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Message: <blockquote data-quote="donna" data-source="post: 943" data-attributes="member: 365">we didn't handle our chillian for months as it was an adult when we got it & didn't know her temperament but she doesn't always need to be coaxed out she will come to the door & step out onto your arm when she sees/feels it open. we handle our slings, well the bird eater & the fireleg, not the red rump it is nasty! we are really careful not to hold them at great heights & to always do it when there are two of us around in case they get in precarious positions. i know  tarantulas don't need to be held but we enjoy it & they never seem upset/aggravated during or after handling. what's your opinion on handling? do you hold your Ts? Do you disagree with handling Ts?really interested in everyone's views: look forward to your replies <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>