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<blockquote data-quote="Coltbreath" data-source="post: 89693" data-attributes="member: 9833"><p>Several months ago I purchased a large Fire leg from a local reputable store. I know that handling of tarantulas is the owners choice and my decision to chose a Brachy, was based on the species noted docile characteristics. The spider was on the large size so after its first molt, I re-housed the spider from the medium deli cup to the smallest critter keeper which I had from my GBB. I feed the spider a mix of small dubias and crickets weekly and pay attention to keeping a moist and dry side to accomodate humidity requirements. Now the disposition of the spider, I don't know if the enclosure is to small, but this Brachy strikes/ lunges ( not defensive posturing) at the water stream, at the paintbrush I use to touch its back legend of course its food. in comparision my GBB who was raised from a stringer and first tarantula while know to be a skittish species is more mellow than the docile Brachy. I don't know if giving the spider more space would decrease the striking/lunging behavior or more food is the issue. my initial thought is to re-house again, but it would be difficult to get the spider into a deli cup w/out the beast going rogue.</p><p>Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated. and the size of the spider is about silver dollar size. i'm assuming this is a 2 year old Brachy since I was told they grow slowly Picture uploaded for size reference</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Coltbreath, post: 89693, member: 9833"] Several months ago I purchased a large Fire leg from a local reputable store. I know that handling of tarantulas is the owners choice and my decision to chose a Brachy, was based on the species noted docile characteristics. The spider was on the large size so after its first molt, I re-housed the spider from the medium deli cup to the smallest critter keeper which I had from my GBB. I feed the spider a mix of small dubias and crickets weekly and pay attention to keeping a moist and dry side to accomodate humidity requirements. Now the disposition of the spider, I don't know if the enclosure is to small, but this Brachy strikes/ lunges ( not defensive posturing) at the water stream, at the paintbrush I use to touch its back legend of course its food. in comparision my GBB who was raised from a stringer and first tarantula while know to be a skittish species is more mellow than the docile Brachy. I don't know if giving the spider more space would decrease the striking/lunging behavior or more food is the issue. my initial thought is to re-house again, but it would be difficult to get the spider into a deli cup w/out the beast going rogue. Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated. and the size of the spider is about silver dollar size. i'm assuming this is a 2 year old Brachy since I was told they grow slowly Picture uploaded for size reference [/QUOTE]
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