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Should I go for a Poecilotheria?
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<blockquote data-quote="VaporRyder" data-source="post: 201487" data-attributes="member: 37475"><p>I currently have 8 species of pokie, from slings to 5 - 6 inch juveniles. I also have a juvenile OBT at present and kept one from sling to adult over a decade ago. Personally, I am more worried about OBTs than pokies - although neither should be taken lightly.</p><p></p><p>I had my old OBT ‘loop the loop’ teleporting in its new enclosure, during a juvenile to adult rehouse back in the day. Recently, I had my 5 inch metallica race up my tongs during an error (trying to reach the water bowl when the tarantula was way too close). It had lulled me into a false sense of security over the previous few months, but of course I should have known better. I got lucky with the tong sprint, reflexively dropping them just as the tarantula reached the top of the enclosure, just a few centimetres from my hand. Fortunately, it was able to run down the back of its enclosure before pausing. When I approached it with a catch cup, it bolted between two enclosures and I was able to safely secure it again. I won’t be making that mistake again - for both the animals sake and mine.</p><p></p><p>The OBT is quicker IME. I could (just about) see the metallica moving - but the OBT moves taster than my brain (and therefore my eyes) can cope with. </p><p></p><p>I believe that you can keep what you want - if you know what you are getting into and are prepared to own the consequences. Do you have children or animals that could be affected if you get out of your depth and things go south?</p><p></p><p>My 6 inch rufilata is much more skittish and defensive than my metallica, it runs and hides as soon as I enter the enclosure, but individual temperaments will vary both within and across species.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, I hope this helps.</p><p></p><p>Disclaimer: I’m apparently already considered an OBT heretic in some circles; as I consider my Usambara RCFs to be highly adaptable terrestrials that like to climb and will burrow opportunitically - rather than being fossorial, obligate burrowers (as many seem to believe).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="VaporRyder, post: 201487, member: 37475"] I currently have 8 species of pokie, from slings to 5 - 6 inch juveniles. I also have a juvenile OBT at present and kept one from sling to adult over a decade ago. Personally, I am more worried about OBTs than pokies - although neither should be taken lightly. I had my old OBT ‘loop the loop’ teleporting in its new enclosure, during a juvenile to adult rehouse back in the day. Recently, I had my 5 inch metallica race up my tongs during an error (trying to reach the water bowl when the tarantula was way too close). It had lulled me into a false sense of security over the previous few months, but of course I should have known better. I got lucky with the tong sprint, reflexively dropping them just as the tarantula reached the top of the enclosure, just a few centimetres from my hand. Fortunately, it was able to run down the back of its enclosure before pausing. When I approached it with a catch cup, it bolted between two enclosures and I was able to safely secure it again. I won’t be making that mistake again - for both the animals sake and mine. The OBT is quicker IME. I could (just about) see the metallica moving - but the OBT moves taster than my brain (and therefore my eyes) can cope with. I believe that you can keep what you want - if you know what you are getting into and are prepared to own the consequences. Do you have children or animals that could be affected if you get out of your depth and things go south? My 6 inch rufilata is much more skittish and defensive than my metallica, it runs and hides as soon as I enter the enclosure, but individual temperaments will vary both within and across species. Anyway, I hope this helps. Disclaimer: I’m apparently already considered an OBT heretic in some circles; as I consider my Usambara RCFs to be highly adaptable terrestrials that like to climb and will burrow opportunitically - rather than being fossorial, obligate burrowers (as many seem to believe). [/QUOTE]
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