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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Christell Erasmus" data-source="post: 25842" data-attributes="member: 2480">hi thereI usually test the temperament of the tarantula I would like to handle with a straw. That way if she is in a bad mood and attacks the straw it wont hurt her fangs. Just touch her hind legs with a straw (I know some people prefer a paintbrush) and if she doesn't run away, attack or flick hairs she is probably good for handling.  Calmly steer her so she climb on your hand. Try not to make any sudden movements and keep her close to the ground since a fall could kill or hurt her. Keep a deli container close by for in case she decide she had enough and tries to make a break for it. The most important thing is to be as calm, and enjoy the time with your tarantula. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>