Opinions are needed about my new T's Behavior

[BigTGirl93]

Just had a question for everyone, as you all know I got my first Male Pink Toe today, just wanted to know if after you get your new T in its new enclosure if they kind of act slow, lethargic, or not moving around much...is this behavior normal because its surroundings are new? Or could something be wrong? He is sprawled out in my tank now, close to the top, hes crawled a tiny bit but he hasn't gone on the ground or bark I have in there. Opinions are need please! Thank you!

 

[Nada]

Completely normal, T's are not the most active animals. Most of mine only move when they eat/molt

 

[lanny]

People call Ts pet burrows because of the way they either hide most of the time or stay in 1 spot for awhile.

 

[DalilahBlue]

You got it. This is normal. I actually amused my hubby last when I said "Holy Crap! I just saw my LP move and it isn't grooming or feeding!"

 

[BigTGirl93]

Okay thank you guys I got worried because like I said Aragon is my first T. And I know whenever he does walk around and move I'm like OMG hes crawling look at him go! hahaha
Oh and also can I hold him now? Or should I wait a little bit?

 

[DalilahBlue]

Holding is a touchy issue in this hobby. Some say yes, some say no. Keep in mind ANY T can bite if it feels threatened without warning. Be prepared for that, and know a fall the span of it's legs COULD kill it.

For me, handling is a no-no unless absolutely necessary. If you decide to handle do so close to the floor and know T's can move incredibly fast, especially arboreal types like your Avic.

Personally, I would give it some more time to settle in. But then, I really don't handle my T's at all.

 

[laura916]

T's would much rather NOT be held. Handling and holding them is purely for the owners satisfaction.

 

[Sabeth]

You should give a T about a week to settle in before even feeding it. I know not everybody shares the same opinion on handling but I handle mine all the time. It depends on the individual T's personality, though.

 

[harleyqueen]

I hope he settles in ok. Have you got bark as a substrate?

 

[Nada]

I have a couple hundred tarantulas, and I don't handle any of them. That's not to say it can't or shouldn't be done, but I strongly suggest waiting at least a month. Sometimes arboreals take longer to settle. I'd wait a solid month before trying, and when you do try to go slow. There are quite a few Avics with attitude and I would procede with caution at 1st.

 

[BigTGirl93]

WOW these are a lot of opinions and all of them are different. So much information at one time-kinda of feel overwhelmed now. But okay I just see so many people on videos and tv that hold Ts, and I even know people that have T's and hold them sometimes. And I do have bark and substrate in the tank, its Eco Earth Coconut Fiber Substrate (the block kind). I will definitely be very cautious of holding him unless it's a absolute must right now. But I can't promise that I won't get curious and want to hold him. And I've heard that some T's can be more tolerant and "ok" with being held here and there than others. Like the Chilean Rose, Mexican Red Knee and a P. Metallic like mine, I've held him once and he was okay. But I also understand that at any second that could change and he can bite.

 

[Sabeth]

I have a couple hundred tarantulas, and I don't handle any of them. That's not to say it can't or shouldn't be done, but I strongly suggest waiting at least a month. Sometimes arboreals take longer to settle. I'd wait a solid month before trying, and when you do try to go slow. There are quite a few Avics with attitude and I would procede with caution at 1st.

I didn't know arboreals take longer to settle in. Thanks for mentioning that, I'm planning on getting an A. versicolor soon.

 

[DalilahBlue]

It is a personal choice, but you will find many people who feel strongly one way or another. You aren't bad or wrong for wishing to hold your pet, but you should examine your reasons for desiring to do so and be knowledgeable of the risks and consequences.

 

[Sabeth]

WOW these are a lot of opinions and all of them are different. So much information at one time-kinda of feel overwhelmed now. But okay I just see so many people on videos and tv that hold Ts, and I even know people that have T's and hold them sometimes. And I do have bark and substrate in the tank, its Eco Earth Coconut Fiber Substrate (the block kind). I will definitely be very cautious of holding him unless it's a absolute must right now. But I can't promise that I won't get curious and want to hold him. And I've heard that some T's can be more tolerant and "ok" with being held here and there than others. Like the Chilean Rose, Mexican Red Knee and a P. Metallic like mine, I've held him once and he was okay. But I also understand that at any second that could change and he can bite.

Wow, you have a P. metallica? They are such beautiful Ts! You probably know already but be careful handling him, they have very potent venom.

 

[BigTGirl93]

Thank you DalilahBlue Ill keep all that in mind. And yes I love P. Metallica they are VERY beautiful! I heard there venom is harmless unless your allergic?

 

[Sabeth]

If it's the Poecilotheria species, they can give a dangerous bite, classified as medically significant. Just don't want you to get a nasty surprise.

 

[Nada]

My P.Metallica are pretty mellow, but I wouldn't try to handle them. Their bites can cause problems.
Handling a Brachypelma sp is a much safer venture.

 

[Spiderweb]

Just had a question for everyone, as you all know I got my first Male Pink Toe today, just wanted to know if after you get your new T in its new enclosure if they kind of act slow, lethargic, or not moving around much...is this behavior normal because its surroundings are new? Or could something be wrong? He is sprawled out in my tank now, close to the top, hes crawled a tiny bit but he hasn't gone on the ground or bark I have in there. Opinions are need please! Thank you!

Just had a question for everyone, as you all know I got my first Male Pink Toe today, just wanted to know if after you get your new T in its new enclosure if they kind of act slow, lethargic, or not moving around much...is this behavior normal because its surroundings are new? Or could something be wrong? He is sprawled out in my tank now, close to the top, hes crawled a tiny bit but he hasn't gone on the ground or bark I have in there. Opinions are need please! Thank you!

Hello! My Pink Toes were always quick and boingy. Maybe yours just breaks the mold. I had a Rose hair who went through a spectrum of behaviors. Usually they're supposed to be either always docile or always mean depending on personality. No worries...

 

[BigTGirl93]

I've never heard of the Poecilotheria species, the store I got him from just said he was a Metallic Pink toe.

 

[Sabeth]

I've never heard of the Poecilotheria species, the store I got him from just said he was a Metallic Pink toe.

Oh! I'm sorry, when you said P. metallic I thought you meant Poecilotheria metallica, the Gooty Ornamental! My mistake, sorry about that. Pinktoes are not dangerously venomous!