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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Eighth Eye Blind" data-source="post: 241546" data-attributes="member: 49683">And these are the two you start with? LOL!Both of those are faster than my dogs when they hear kibble hit the food dish. Having a large catch cup (or even a bucket) at the ready is a must whenever you open the enclosure. Omothymus typically aren't shy and if they decide to go they'll be up the tongs, out the door, and halfway to the pub before you even realize that they've moved.Bites can also be very nasty so you have to be careful. I've not experienced one myself but I talked with somebody who took a hit from a Omothymus on the finger. One whole side of her body was affected. She was on pain killers and muscle relaxants for a couple of weeks.They're awesome species to keep but be ready for them. When they decide to come at you things get serious pretty quick.</blockquote>