I know i got this (OBT) new purchase

[psychedelicTs]

Alright, so any advice for a newbie obt owner?

 

[Enn49]

Although OBTs have a bad reputation I've always found they are more likely to run and hide than to throw a threat pose. My advice is to keep all movement around them slow and gentle so you don't spook them.

A few tips:-
1/ If you don't give them a lot of substrate to burrow in they will become arboreal constructing lovely web funnels.
2/ When you rehouse them put them into a larger container than you would normally to save too many rehouses.
3/ Invest in some long tongs for maintenance
4/ Don't be surprised if it appears to have grown with no sign of its moult, they have a habit of using bits to decorate the inside of their burrow, webbing etc. then they'll have a clear out and leave a bundle of bits for you to clear away.
5/ Sit back and enjoy that glorious colour.

 

[octanejunkie]

What @Enn49 said.
I recommend metal tongs and also don't tong-feed

OBTs are defensive but don't let that deter you from showing them love on occasion

 

[psychedelicTs]

What @Enn49 said.
I recommend metal tongs and also don't tong-feed

OBTs are defensive but don't let that deter you from showing them love on occasion

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Would this do?

 

[octanejunkie]

That's big enough for an adult, too big for a sling or a juvenile

Set it up like a GBB otherwise you'll get a cranky pet hole

 

[psychedelicTs]

That's big enough for an adult, too big for a sling or a juvenile

Set it up like a GBB otherwise you'll get a cranky pet hole

 

[Konstantin]

What @Enn49 said.
I recommend metal tongs and also don't tong-feed

OBTs are defensive but don't let that deter you from showing them love on occasion

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Little bundle of love.It is so desperate to give yoy a hug.haha