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Hair flicking

MissKitty

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Are there any species of T's LESS prone to hair flicking? Just curious?
My B.Boehmei is horrid! But my A.Hentzi has never,ever flicked a hair at me.
And just curious what it looks like if they flick on you? I tried once to get my Boehmei to crawl on my hand,I never noticed flicking hairs,but I ended up with some itchy fingers and blister like marks,so, I won't be bothering him again!
 

Tnoob

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Utah
Some individuals are different, they all have their own personality. Some species have urticating hairs on their legs, some wipe them on you.
 

Whitelightning777

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Old world Ts have no urticating hairs, but there's a catch.

Those without those defence tend to be more defensive with stronger venom if they choose to fight instead of run. They also tend to move faster more often. Bear in mind, any T can teleport but ole world species resort to that much faster.

Some are medically significant. Pokies are good example.

In this pic, you can see how my H pulchripes reacted when I accidently dropped a roach on his head.

He nailed it a few seconds later and was troubled no further.

H pulchripes Hybris hanging out 2.jpg
 

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