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Message: <blockquote data-quote="SPazzyT" data-source="post: 27938" data-attributes="member: 3080">Recently took in a T - G. Rosea as a friend is in jail <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown    :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> , Seems to have been neglected was in a 5 gallon with all wood chip no hut, barely fed. Misted directly daily as the girlfriend of the owner that is away seemed to have thought was proper... I have relocated to a 50 gallon(I know its large), and have filled it halfway (took 4x8qt bricks expanded) plantation soil coconut fiber(wood chip and moss now removed).I have the exact same problem except to a new evil of intensity, when the tank was first set-up I decided on using some of the wood chip to familiarize it with its surroundings. I had laid a small path from the structure I placed in to the water dish. I had read that this was a bad idea and decided to remove the chips, when reaching into the tank the T was about 4" up on the far right wall.Upon seeing my hand without any vibration  caused, it leapt off the glass about 4-6" then ran and I don't mean it took its time, it rolled in the process then went on its back 4 and ran at me full flail reared. Legs vertical for the whole run slamming them off the dirt rhythmically. And it is persistent, will chase around as I clean. At on point it full sprint up the glass to the opening where I was defending with a spray bottle on slightly tighter than mist spray. The term "The spider goes down the waterspout" did not apply. It fought the water until I closed the enclosure centimetres from escape.I really want to video my encounters with this buggar. I have no intent on holding or bothering the T unless cleaning the tank, I have even added aquarium air hose and a small kitchen funnel to add water to the dish to prevent a startle.Unsure of why it has done this to me as I was able to get it out of the chips and into this enclosure with no issue almost handling to get into a tupperware, Maybe after a molt and some proper care it will lighten its touch.I have never owned a spider before but even this temperament has made me want to build a wall slowly of beauties. Any ideas or suggestions?</blockquote>

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