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<blockquote data-quote="MassExodus" data-source="post: 51885" data-attributes="member: 4086"><p>Some people still don't care for rehousing after years in the hobby, so don't feel bad about it. I've always used the bathtub as my transfer area. While they CAN climb it, it's more difficult, and as long as you have a catch cup and stay calm, you can control any situation that arises. My second rehouse was an obt that did laps in the tub like it was a racetrack..I had to re-catch her 3 times. I was laughing for most of the transfer. While I don't relish the thought of being bitten by any spider, let alone an old world, I comfort myself with the thought that they can't do me any serious injury, just cause me some serious pain <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> What I eventually figured out was this : If you stay calm, and have confidence in yourself, every transfer you do will be easy as cake, even when they pull a runner, or get stubborn and won't move when you touch them with a paintbrush. Even the psychos that go into a threat posture and then fall on their back in the same position ( which I find extremely amusing, lol ) For most people that confidence comes with experience, but I'm telling you it's all in your head, and the sooner you realize it, the better off you will be. For burrowers, the very best method is to tease them out first, using a long piece of grass, just barely tap the web mat outside their burrow, or roll the grass in your fingers to simulate trapped prey rolling around, it seems to get their attention quickly, and you can usually lead them farther away by dragging the grass on the ground, like playing with a cat. Or, you can catch them taking a walk and just block the entrance. Either way you do it, when you move the enclosure or take the top off, do it very gently and slowly, so you don't startle the spider and make it turtle up in its hole. If that happens, you won't be able to tease it out. Digging them out should be done very carefully and slowly. There's a few good videos on youtube covering both topics, you should check them out. Btw, I have an 8 1/2" female Lp that throws threat postures and will bite in a heartbeat. If I touch her with anything, she takes it from me <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /> Her name is Fluffy. She is the Destroyer of Worlds. So you're not alone in having an aggressive Lp. Hope this helps you, good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MassExodus, post: 51885, member: 4086"] Some people still don't care for rehousing after years in the hobby, so don't feel bad about it. I've always used the bathtub as my transfer area. While they CAN climb it, it's more difficult, and as long as you have a catch cup and stay calm, you can control any situation that arises. My second rehouse was an obt that did laps in the tub like it was a racetrack..I had to re-catch her 3 times. I was laughing for most of the transfer. While I don't relish the thought of being bitten by any spider, let alone an old world, I comfort myself with the thought that they can't do me any serious injury, just cause me some serious pain :) What I eventually figured out was this : If you stay calm, and have confidence in yourself, every transfer you do will be easy as cake, even when they pull a runner, or get stubborn and won't move when you touch them with a paintbrush. Even the psychos that go into a threat posture and then fall on their back in the same position ( which I find extremely amusing, lol ) For most people that confidence comes with experience, but I'm telling you it's all in your head, and the sooner you realize it, the better off you will be. For burrowers, the very best method is to tease them out first, using a long piece of grass, just barely tap the web mat outside their burrow, or roll the grass in your fingers to simulate trapped prey rolling around, it seems to get their attention quickly, and you can usually lead them farther away by dragging the grass on the ground, like playing with a cat. Or, you can catch them taking a walk and just block the entrance. Either way you do it, when you move the enclosure or take the top off, do it very gently and slowly, so you don't startle the spider and make it turtle up in its hole. If that happens, you won't be able to tease it out. Digging them out should be done very carefully and slowly. There's a few good videos on youtube covering both topics, you should check them out. Btw, I have an 8 1/2" female Lp that throws threat postures and will bite in a heartbeat. If I touch her with anything, she takes it from me :P Her name is Fluffy. She is the Destroyer of Worlds. So you're not alone in having an aggressive Lp. Hope this helps you, good luck! [/QUOTE]
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