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Just rehoused my very first old world, and it was a Pokie.
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<blockquote data-quote="Paul H." data-source="post: 158671" data-attributes="member: 29331"><p>Hey, thanks. You won't be disappointed with a poecilotheria. They're fascinating to watch. Just jump in, the water is warm. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I was also kind of dreading the rehousing as well since I didn't have any old world T experience. I do like that idea of feeding first before the rehouse of certain species. That's what I was planning on doing if I needed to do some more serious (intrusive) types of enclosure maintenance.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Geez. Yeah, I'm taking the necessary steps to not be that guy! </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>That cold water in the tub idea is awesome! Like a rehousing moat! I think that would definitely give more piece of mind knowing that a loose T is contained on a little island.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Haha "run like Jesus across the top of the water". Does it at least buy you some time while they swim? Even if the moat idea doesn't work with all species, I wonder what other materials could be used (besides shaggy carpet) to slow or contain a bolting tarantula? I've been seeing your posts since I've lurked on here getting back into the hobby, so I know you have LOTS of spiders and LOTS of experience. Therefore, I really trust the things you say. I'm sure you've tried several ways, and refined methods many times to get to where you are now with what you do and what tools you use. I'm just curious as to what materials other keepers may have tried to use that tarantulas don't like to walk on (and obviously wouldn't be a risk). Either side of velcro? A bunch of crumpled newspaper? Something slippery? By the way, as far as tools, do you really use a fishnet in place of a catch cup?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Paul H., post: 158671, member: 29331"] Hey, thanks. You won't be disappointed with a poecilotheria. They're fascinating to watch. Just jump in, the water is warm. I was also kind of dreading the rehousing as well since I didn't have any old world T experience. I do like that idea of feeding first before the rehouse of certain species. That's what I was planning on doing if I needed to do some more serious (intrusive) types of enclosure maintenance. Geez. Yeah, I'm taking the necessary steps to not be that guy! That cold water in the tub idea is awesome! Like a rehousing moat! I think that would definitely give more piece of mind knowing that a loose T is contained on a little island. Haha "run like Jesus across the top of the water". Does it at least buy you some time while they swim? Even if the moat idea doesn't work with all species, I wonder what other materials could be used (besides shaggy carpet) to slow or contain a bolting tarantula? I've been seeing your posts since I've lurked on here getting back into the hobby, so I know you have LOTS of spiders and LOTS of experience. Therefore, I really trust the things you say. I'm sure you've tried several ways, and refined methods many times to get to where you are now with what you do and what tools you use. I'm just curious as to what materials other keepers may have tried to use that tarantulas don't like to walk on (and obviously wouldn't be a risk). Either side of velcro? A bunch of crumpled newspaper? Something slippery? By the way, as far as tools, do you really use a fishnet in place of a catch cup? [/QUOTE]
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