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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Combat Advantage" data-source="post: 177102" data-attributes="member: 33095">Hi Zeusophobia,Here's a new perspective to consider if you like. First off, I've never had an OBT.  Those who have, can answer questions on care and "handling" far better than I would. I'm chiming in because you seem very conscientious, respectful of them, and really want one bad.  I am one of the most liberty minded men that you will ever speak to. I believe that you have the right to have any spider you want and each person should enjoy and take full responsibility for their choices.  Here's where I might help.*I've had a very dangerous, risky life so far and a few close calls. I'm constantly learning EVERY day on how to improve and from each experience and mistake. I've trained others professionally in various areas of safety and have turned down many potential students and lots of $ for various reasons....including the head emergency room physician at the largest, most prestigious hospital in my state. *I've raised highly venomous snakes and other dangerous wildlife. This is on a far different level than any tarantula bite.  One mistake could send me to heaven or hell.Questions I had to ask when out of town on business:.  I had to train someone and make sure my responsibility to the animals, just water for instance, was going to be taken care of. Don't answer us. Just ask yourself, am I potentially putting anyone else at risk? Maybe you will leave for a week and need a family member or friend to care for it. Could it escape IF perhaps they were to leave the lid partially open by accident?Just one of several questions that are to follow to help you make up you own mind on your decision.</blockquote>

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