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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Rs50matt" data-source="post: 182363" data-attributes="member: 27872"><p>Some Ts can take atleast a week or so to settle in. The reality is that Avics are one of the most popular species for people to start with, they also have a high mortality rate as people like to play with them. Tarantulas can stress quite easily and it's why handling isn't recommended.(aswell as the risk of the T falling/jumping and also a bite) if you do choose to (and it is your choice) be aware that unlike reptiles it will never recognise you and it will never get used to handling.</p></blockquote><p></p>