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How to get your tarantula used to being handled
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<blockquote data-quote="Payden King" data-source="post: 35051" data-attributes="member: 3238"><p>I have mixed opinions on handling. I do handle my Ts. I think if they were born in captivity and have been raised knowing nothing else.. Then they don't know any different anyway. Also, even the ones I do think need to be left alone (such as OW Ts) I do think it would be beneficial to both you and the T to handle at least once so that if anything were to happen during a rehouse or cage maintence (such as getting loose), you could be calm and prepared to take the necessary steps to get your T back in it's cage without harming the T or yourself. I think it most definitely helps in a situation like this. I have held all of my Ts (G. Rosea, B. Smithi, Avic Avic, Avic Versi, A. Geniculata, T. Stirmi) except my C. Darlingi because I haven't ha her too long and am waiting until she is comfortable with her new enclosure before disturbing. Although I do plan on handling at one point or another. </p><p></p><p>Needless to say, I do believe handling (if even only once) will help you and your T in the long run in case anything were to happen that was unprepared and you may be in a situation where you would need to handle them. </p><p></p><p>I also agree it stresses them less when moving them than it does to poke and pry for them to go to a deli cup which is something else new and uncomfortable. </p><p></p><p>Just my opinion!! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> I respect everyone else's opinion too.. Just thought I'd share my view!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Payden King, post: 35051, member: 3238"] I have mixed opinions on handling. I do handle my Ts. I think if they were born in captivity and have been raised knowing nothing else.. Then they don't know any different anyway. Also, even the ones I do think need to be left alone (such as OW Ts) I do think it would be beneficial to both you and the T to handle at least once so that if anything were to happen during a rehouse or cage maintence (such as getting loose), you could be calm and prepared to take the necessary steps to get your T back in it's cage without harming the T or yourself. I think it most definitely helps in a situation like this. I have held all of my Ts (G. Rosea, B. Smithi, Avic Avic, Avic Versi, A. Geniculata, T. Stirmi) except my C. Darlingi because I haven't ha her too long and am waiting until she is comfortable with her new enclosure before disturbing. Although I do plan on handling at one point or another. Needless to say, I do believe handling (if even only once) will help you and your T in the long run in case anything were to happen that was unprepared and you may be in a situation where you would need to handle them. I also agree it stresses them less when moving them than it does to poke and pry for them to go to a deli cup which is something else new and uncomfortable. Just my opinion!! :) I respect everyone else's opinion too.. Just thought I'd share my view!! [/QUOTE]
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