Thank you, sir.Well done. Most beginners have much shakier hands. The number one thing to remember is keep cool and don't panic if something happens. That was a very well behaved obt.
I always feel a little nervous when transferring, and honestly I think I get lucky with my spiders. They all seem well behaved. I've listened to the advice of most here, and I've watched countless hours of video from Tom Moran. I'm not saying I'm a T god, but if it's worth doing it's worth getting a hard time over. I feel like this went too easy. I watch that shampain video every time I buy a new spider.Thanks for that, as a real beginner and someone who is absolutely petrified of handling or transferring spiders I found that very appropriate to me and very useful to see, very interesting to see how slow and steady you need to be, I admit I panic so I’ve learnt slow and steady and calm with clever devices in place, like the catch up with holes, is the way to go.
Great, Thanks and thanks to all those whose advice helped you too.
I watch it when I have a bad day.I always feel a little nervous when transferring, and honestly I think I get lucky with my spiders. They all seem well behaved. I've listened to the advice of most here, and I've watched countless hours of video from Tom Moran. I'm not saying I'm a T god, but if it's worth doing it's worth getting a hard time over. I feel like this went too easy. I watch that shampain video every time I buy a new spider.
@Tnoob yes, heart beat for me definitely goes sky high but the video was great! I have one to transfer soon so will be following the tips! Still great to see how calm one can be and how when it goes right it goes so well.
Now I don’t know about this Shampain video, I’ve never seen it, I’m very curious now! I can find it in the search bar here I guess?
I'm a little nervous to share this, but I made it. Hope you guys enjoy it. Hope someone finds it useful.
I'm going to post my shampain video soon for everyones viewing pleasure
And this made me LOL because of how much precaution you took for a calm little OBT hahaha. Not that you did anything wrong, just made me laugh if you saw how I do it
@Tnoob yes, heart beat for me definitely goes sky high but the video was great! I have one to transfer soon so will be following the tips! Still great to see how calm one can be and how when it goes right it goes so well.
Now I don’t know about this Shampain video, I’ve never seen it, I’m very curious now! I can find it in the search bar here I guess?
You can use needle or razor blade resistant gloves like the ones that cops or mechanics use.
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Here's a nice transfer of my second pokie to her new home. Also, NOT a shampian88 video!!
You don't really want to strong arm the tarantula and force it into something. It'll panic, fight back or run.
It's best to help the tarantula conclude on it's own that it actually wants to go where directed because it's mildly annoying where it already is.
Once again...for the newbies. If you need to wear gloves that will damage your spiders fangs, maybe you dont need that spider?