Transition to Old World T’s - any advice?

[jas97]

Hi! I am making the leap and getting my first old world t (c sp. hati hati) after keeping new worlds for years. Any tips/tricks for the transition to old worlds?

 

[Lentulus]

If they look like they’re waving you in for a smooch and a hug, be the strong one and say no. You’ll both be happier for it.

Congrats on the leap and welcome to the forum!

 

[jas97]

If they look like they’re waving you in for a smooch and a hug, be the strong one and say no. You’ll both be happier for it.

Congrats on the leap and welcome to the forum!

Haha absolutely! Great advice

 

[Oursapoil]

Keep your fingers away
As they do not have urticating hairs to dust at you, they often tend to be a little bit more protective of their space but then again it depends on the species and individuals as well. For the rest I trust you'll be just fine. P.S: "hati hati" literally means watch out or danger danger

 

[jas97]

Keep your fingers away
As they do not have urticating hairs to dust at you, they often tend to be a little bit more protective of their space but then again it depends on the species and individuals as well. For the rest I trust you'll be just fine. P.S: "hati hati" literally means watch out or danger danger

Thank you! Oh yeah she’s a feisty little thing- arrived about an hour ago and has spent the entire time threat posing at me bless her. I’ll get an extra long pair of tongs I think

 

[Enn49]

I was about to suggest long tongs are a good idea and keep your movements slow so you don't spook them.

 

[ArachnoHorn]

Just be more careful around them.

 

[Mundo exotico]

If you have experience with new worlds and you know what you should and shouldn't do you will be fine
Respect the T and she will respect you. I apply this to all Ts new world or old world.

 

[octanejunkie]

If you have experience with new worlds and you know what you should and shouldn't do you will be fine
Respect the T and she will respect you. I apply this to all Ts new world or old world.

+1 for long tongs (metal) and contemplated, conscious interactions - no leaving the cage open to go get something

 

[Arachnoclown]

Rule #1

Don't be rude...knock before entering.

 

[octanejunkie]

Rule #1

Don't be rude...knock before entering.

And if the enclosure is rocking, don't come a knocking

 

[m0lsx]

My learning experience was with a Cyriopagopus albostriatus using either long tongs or a paint brush. As I gently & slowly tried to persuade her from postal container to new home, she went from calm & relaxed to full on attack mode in a millisecond. There was no warning, no defensive posture. She just flew up the tweezers/brush at lightning speed & attempted to bite me. Fortunately she missed.

Not all T's are defensive, some are just plain aggressive & give no warning of the impending attack. Oh & I use long bamboo tweezers, I do have metal ones, but I prefer something softer, warmer, than metal.

 

[timc]

Don’t open the enclosure without a game plan. Literally, just go in to do what you need to do and don’t be in the position of “oh yeah I meant to...” with the lid open: Been there, done that, learned fast. Also, catch cups. Plural. Don’t be caught without one. Lastly, (one of the best bits of advice i’ve ever received) depending on the species, doing rehouses in cooler temperatures can make a difference. Not too cold, but a lower temperature will slow some down without hurting them. Good luck!

 

[Keymond69]

Aslong as you respect the T your be fine, don’t be over confident because they will run up the tongs to strike, previous experience with a OBT.

 

[Oursapoil]

Feeling now that we might start scaring you and make you want to change your mind... I hope not as they are after all only gentle souls that will most of a time want to give you high-fives or a big hug

 

[octanejunkie]

@Oursapoil that boy is just looking for a date, or to Eiffel tower himself in the act

 

[Oursapoil]

He’s been looking to mate with my fingers even before he was mature male

 

[augiemolly]

Haha absolutely! Great advice

But like most old worlds they are the most trainable. If you point at it and say ¨bite¨ they will most likely obey except maybe the bite will be in the armpit