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<blockquote data-quote="Annie" data-source="post: 61543" data-attributes="member: 4185"><p>I got my euathlus sp. specifically so I could handle my T, since they're known for their calm and almost friendly personality. They don't like being handled. Really, they don't. I thought I would always be handling mine and i rarely do, save when she crawls out onto my hand to go for some exploration time. I'm definitely no tarantula expert but I do know the best way to pick up your T initially is to let the tarantula come to you. Nobody likes a giant hand ripping off the roof of their home, coming down over top of you and snatching you away. Patience is key. As others have said, you will know if they are in the mood to be handled or not. And I'm one who loves a pet I can play with, but even I will say, I would minimize handling your new spider. Its a risk for them, its scary for them, they gain absolutely nothing from it. If you must handle her, give her a couple days to settle in, then wait for her to let you know she is ready. Keep in mind she may <em>never</em> be ready, be ready to accept this. No two spiders are the same. Regardless of their handle-ability, enjoy your new friend, whether she's shy or super friendly, trust me you are going to love her. ^-^</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Annie, post: 61543, member: 4185"] I got my euathlus sp. specifically so I could handle my T, since they're known for their calm and almost friendly personality. They don't like being handled. Really, they don't. I thought I would always be handling mine and i rarely do, save when she crawls out onto my hand to go for some exploration time. I'm definitely no tarantula expert but I do know the best way to pick up your T initially is to let the tarantula come to you. Nobody likes a giant hand ripping off the roof of their home, coming down over top of you and snatching you away. Patience is key. As others have said, you will know if they are in the mood to be handled or not. And I'm one who loves a pet I can play with, but even I will say, I would minimize handling your new spider. Its a risk for them, its scary for them, they gain absolutely nothing from it. If you must handle her, give her a couple days to settle in, then wait for her to let you know she is ready. Keep in mind she may [I]never[/I] be ready, be ready to accept this. No two spiders are the same. Regardless of their handle-ability, enjoy your new friend, whether she's shy or super friendly, trust me you are going to love her. ^-^ [/QUOTE]
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