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<blockquote data-quote="Tomoran" data-source="post: 34741" data-attributes="member: 1152"><p>I pretty much treat mine like I would a goldfish. </p><p></p><p>When I first got into the hobby, I was looking forward to handling them. However, as I learned more and read others' experiences, I quickly realized there really wasn't a point. I know my first reaction when I get hurt is to jerk back, so if I were to get bit, I'd likely injure the animal by throwing it through the air. Hairs are also NOT fun, so I wouldn't want a handful of those either. The benefit for me would be that I could brag that I held a tarantula. The benefit for the tarantula would be...well...nothing. Besides possibly causing stress to the spider (they are not affection seeking animals like dogs or cats), I'd be risking it injuring itself from a fall or making a possible escape.</p><p></p><p>Full disclosure, I HAVE held my Euathlus sp. red a handful of times, but not for fun. That little booger tends to climb right out of her enclosure every time I open it, and I usually use my hand to just gently put her back in. I have not taken her out for the purpose of handling, though. </p><p></p><p>I know some folks handle, and I understand the draw of it. I also realize that for some, it makes them feel closer to their pet. It's just not for me. I show my affection and love for them by not putting them in unnecessarily dangerous situations.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tomoran, post: 34741, member: 1152"] I pretty much treat mine like I would a goldfish. When I first got into the hobby, I was looking forward to handling them. However, as I learned more and read others' experiences, I quickly realized there really wasn't a point. I know my first reaction when I get hurt is to jerk back, so if I were to get bit, I'd likely injure the animal by throwing it through the air. Hairs are also NOT fun, so I wouldn't want a handful of those either. The benefit for me would be that I could brag that I held a tarantula. The benefit for the tarantula would be...well...nothing. Besides possibly causing stress to the spider (they are not affection seeking animals like dogs or cats), I'd be risking it injuring itself from a fall or making a possible escape. Full disclosure, I HAVE held my Euathlus sp. red a handful of times, but not for fun. That little booger tends to climb right out of her enclosure every time I open it, and I usually use my hand to just gently put her back in. I have not taken her out for the purpose of handling, though. I know some folks handle, and I understand the draw of it. I also realize that for some, it makes them feel closer to their pet. It's just not for me. I show my affection and love for them by not putting them in unnecessarily dangerous situations. [/QUOTE]
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