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<blockquote data-quote="MassExodus" data-source="post: 155155" data-attributes="member: 4086"><p>The times I handled, I wasn't scared, so I can't really say what will help you. That's not to say I wouldnt be scared to hold an obt, or a Poecilotheria. I know they can bring the pain, so that in itself will have me scared. Not terrified, or panicked, just aware and frightened of the consequences. It hurts, getting hit by an old world, badly, so I would never do it. I've handled many avics, roseas, and a big old MM Lp, and yesterday I handled a MM A anax, my local native spider. The risk to you is minimal if you want to hold a new world species, even with large species, like the Lp. The risk to the spider is much worse. Its our instinct to slap at them or throw them if we get bitten. I'll say this though, it's pretty cool to feel their weight, and their claws. I think maybe I enjoyed avics the most. Most of them will willingly crawl out of their enclosure onto your hand, which is rather rare in the T world. After awhile in the hobby, you have a good idea of which to handle, and which to avoid handling. All spiders are individuals though. Their moods can change from very calm to very defensive in an instant. Sometimes the mood seems to stick, too..for a long time, or forever. I won't recommend it or disapprove of it, its your risk. I feel enriched by the experience, myself. Just so you know, new world venom is not like a bee or scorpion sting, like they say. Its worse. Not unbearable, by any means, but the pain sticks around longer. You'll know you've been bitten by a tarantula. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MassExodus, post: 155155, member: 4086"] The times I handled, I wasn't scared, so I can't really say what will help you. That's not to say I wouldnt be scared to hold an obt, or a Poecilotheria. I know they can bring the pain, so that in itself will have me scared. Not terrified, or panicked, just aware and frightened of the consequences. It hurts, getting hit by an old world, badly, so I would never do it. I've handled many avics, roseas, and a big old MM Lp, and yesterday I handled a MM A anax, my local native spider. The risk to you is minimal if you want to hold a new world species, even with large species, like the Lp. The risk to the spider is much worse. Its our instinct to slap at them or throw them if we get bitten. I'll say this though, it's pretty cool to feel their weight, and their claws. I think maybe I enjoyed avics the most. Most of them will willingly crawl out of their enclosure onto your hand, which is rather rare in the T world. After awhile in the hobby, you have a good idea of which to handle, and which to avoid handling. All spiders are individuals though. Their moods can change from very calm to very defensive in an instant. Sometimes the mood seems to stick, too..for a long time, or forever. I won't recommend it or disapprove of it, its your risk. I feel enriched by the experience, myself. Just so you know, new world venom is not like a bee or scorpion sting, like they say. Its worse. Not unbearable, by any means, but the pain sticks around longer. You'll know you've been bitten by a tarantula. :D [/QUOTE]
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