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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Tortoise Tom" data-source="post: 142018" data-attributes="member: 27883">Handling them is generally frowned upon in the hobby. No benefit to the spider, and substantial risk.I'm not saying you ought to, but if you still want to, move the enclosure to the floor and do it sitting down, so the spider can't fall and hurt itself. Best on carpet or over a large padded area. Put down a puffy comforter folded in half if you are over a hard floor. Move the spider very slowly out of its enclosure. You can use a paint brush or the eraser end of a pencil or something similarly blunt. Be patient. Don't try to make it hurry. It may take a few minutes. Have several appropriately sized catch cups at the ready. Look for threat postures and if you see one, herd the spider back into its enclosure and try again another day, or stop trying. If no threat posture and spider seems calm, lay the back of your hand flat on the floor and gently herd the spider onto your open palm. You can then let it walk hand to hand if it wants. Keep it low, and be prepared for it to bolt and jump.</blockquote>