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<blockquote data-quote="Chubbs" data-source="post: 65367" data-attributes="member: 1084"><p>Well you do have to understand how many different variations of tarantulas there are, and how different they are from one another. There is a huge difference for example between a B.smithi and a P.regalis. Pretty much 99 percent of the tarantulas that are commonly listed as ideal beginner's species are all New Worlds. Old World tarantulas are generally much faster-moving, more high-strung/skittish , and some can be extremely defensive. Given that these do not posses the urticating hairs that many New World species have, they have to rely on their speed and/or venom to defend themselves. Their only means of defense are to bite or run, and many Old Worlds have medically significant venom, which is a big reason why they are not recommended to beginner's and should never be handled. Now there are still many New World species that are pretty skittish/defensive and fast, but they lack the powerful venom of the Old World tarantulas. There are a few New World species without urticating hairs as well. Obviously being adapt to life in the trees, arboreal tarantulas are much more agile and skilled at climbing than terrestrials, and are usually faster. </p><p></p><p>As for handling, well it's a very touchy subject, and I myself am not a supporter of it, so everything I have to say about it is just based off of my experiences and opinions entirely. I do not believe these animals benefit from it, and I feel it has more potential cons than pros. Some tarantulas will tolerate handling for short periods of time, this does not mean that they like or enjoy being handled. I will advise you to be careful with G.rosea/porteri, as they are prone to rather abrupt mood swings, and can be a bit on the defensive side. Personally I find them to be a problematic species for the novice keeper, especially for those looking to handle, as well as for a few other reasons. Not that I'm hating on this species or anything, I just feel that there are much better beginner's tarantulas out there (Brachyepelma, Aphonopelma, Euathlus sp, etc.) Not saying you made a bad choice either <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> , they're just not exactly my cup of tea, and therefore they're pretty low on the list when it comes to ones I recommend for first tarantulas. Every tarantula is going to have its own individual personality as well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Chubbs, post: 65367, member: 1084"] Well you do have to understand how many different variations of tarantulas there are, and how different they are from one another. There is a huge difference for example between a B.smithi and a P.regalis. Pretty much 99 percent of the tarantulas that are commonly listed as ideal beginner's species are all New Worlds. Old World tarantulas are generally much faster-moving, more high-strung/skittish , and some can be extremely defensive. Given that these do not posses the urticating hairs that many New World species have, they have to rely on their speed and/or venom to defend themselves. Their only means of defense are to bite or run, and many Old Worlds have medically significant venom, which is a big reason why they are not recommended to beginner's and should never be handled. Now there are still many New World species that are pretty skittish/defensive and fast, but they lack the powerful venom of the Old World tarantulas. There are a few New World species without urticating hairs as well. Obviously being adapt to life in the trees, arboreal tarantulas are much more agile and skilled at climbing than terrestrials, and are usually faster. As for handling, well it's a very touchy subject, and I myself am not a supporter of it, so everything I have to say about it is just based off of my experiences and opinions entirely. I do not believe these animals benefit from it, and I feel it has more potential cons than pros. Some tarantulas will tolerate handling for short periods of time, this does not mean that they like or enjoy being handled. I will advise you to be careful with G.rosea/porteri, as they are prone to rather abrupt mood swings, and can be a bit on the defensive side. Personally I find them to be a problematic species for the novice keeper, especially for those looking to handle, as well as for a few other reasons. Not that I'm hating on this species or anything, I just feel that there are much better beginner's tarantulas out there (Brachyepelma, Aphonopelma, Euathlus sp, etc.) Not saying you made a bad choice either :) , they're just not exactly my cup of tea, and therefore they're pretty low on the list when it comes to ones I recommend for first tarantulas. Every tarantula is going to have its own individual personality as well. [/QUOTE]
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