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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Chubbs" data-source="post: 61922" data-attributes="member: 1084"><p>A 5 gallon tank is plenty of room for an adult OBT. I personally wouldn't even bother putting an adult in something as big as a 10 gallon. Both are far too large for a 2 inch juvie IMO. I do feel you're over complicating things a bit. I understand you're nervous about rehousing it, but all you have to do is guide it into a deli cup with a paintbrush. You might also want to look into the bag method and the bottle method for rehousing fast and/Or defensive species. Always keep a few extra catch cups around the area and do it in a room where there isn't a lot of objects for the spider to hide under should it make a run for it. Remember, if the tarantula tries to run just let it run. It has to stop after a few seconds anyway, and this is when you'd move in with the catch cup. You want to be quick, but also careful not to crush one of its legs with the edge of the cup. NEVER slam or drop the lid to the enclosure down if the spider bolts. Working with old worlds isn't as difficult as many make it out to be, but it does take very calm nerves.</p></blockquote><p></p>