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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MassExodus" data-source="post: 127057" data-attributes="member: 4086"><p>As Enn said, they don't like being handled, but some are very tolerant of it. Until they're not <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Just be aware they can have severe mood swings. I handle mine occasionally as well, but always while sitting on my bed, to minimize risk to the spider. They're delicate and tough in equal measure, I guess. I've heard of 1' falls that have killed them. Gives new meaning to the phrase "I landed wrong". So, when I handle mine I do it safely, and mentally prepare myself to take a bite and not fling my beloved pet against a wall. Sorry, I don't mean to preach, just giving you fair warning. They can't "get used" to us handling them, because their simple brains don't work that way. According to the people who have studied invert brains.</p></blockquote><p></p>