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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Whitelightning777" data-source="post: 136036" data-attributes="member: 26980">It'll be a great looking one but might be a borrower.Still, do take pics when you get it. With any OW, especially your first, have a good system for controlling the tarantula during the unboxing.I'd suggest doing your enclosure in a large plastic tote in your bathtub with ALL drains blocked off. In the plastic tote, have about an inch of cool water to discourage bolting. Place the enclosure on a block of wood or styrofoam in the middle of the tote that's wider then the enclosure so it's not hiding underneath the enclosure if it runs.You can also use a large stainless steel pot instead of a plastic tote. I've never had any run out of that system even if they freak out and run around the outside of the enclosure for a minute or so. If they go down, one toe goes into the water and they turn around and go back up.Have a catch cup or two within easy reach, with lids.</blockquote>