How to handle a tarantula 1

Basic rules:
* Do not handle aggressive species; this method is only for handling calm tarantulas
* Do not handle the tarantula if you're affected by an intoxicant
* Do not handle the tarantula before a molt, or when it's eating
* Do not place the tarantula in your face, it can kick of to kick urticating hairs off their abdomens, and you don't want them in your eyes
* Stay calm!
* Place the tarantula back in it's cage if it seems nervous or angry


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• ChiVampir
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• parahybana

[iansheridan123]

I really wouldn't put this as "How to handle a tarantula" I can pick a bunch of things wrong with it. You get used to handling a certain spider a certain way and clearly with this one it's fine but some Ts would bite the crap out of you handled like this. You basically touched the fangs with your fingers, that's rule one of what NOT to do.

[ChiVampir]

@iansheridan123 As you can see in the information about this video this is a method for handling calm tarantula species. I would never recommend handling more aggressive species this way (therefore I kind of regret that I used my old L. parahybana for this, as it's counted as a aggressive species) I can't see where I'm touching the fangs, and I never did because of what your saying. This video was a intended first in a series on how to handle/pick up different species, but I never got so far :)

[theman32able]

Hey bro I am a spider type person and I adore them and think thier cute except for teh ones bigger than your head (LOL) but im gona get a tarantula and my pet store sells pink toes for like 17 dollars and another spider whcih I forgort but anyway I never handled a tarantula before but I have held regular spiders and stuff and im fine with that but what do you think would be a good starter spider and im just a little worried to pick it up so my questions is do they bite when you pick them up?

[ChiVampir]

@theman32able Hi! If it's and Avicularia sp. it's good starter tarantula (I really recommend Avicularia avicularia). Remember that all arboreal species is capable of running really fast for short distances, so handle it over a surface like a table. Place the terrarium on the table and stay calm and do as in this video. Most Avicularia spp. don't bite unless they feel threatened. Anyway I don't recommend handling tarantulas often as this is just unnecessary stress for them.

[mlisaoverdrive]

How do you know if they are angry or upset?

[ChiVampir]

@mlisaoverdrive If it's angry or scared you will know as it will tell you by raising on it's rear legs and flash it fangs, or ;) And if it's upset or nervous it will try to climb upwards or flee.

[gimmealiteracola]

I just bought my first tarantula! Its a beautiful Chilean Rose hair and I did not anticipate how sharp its legs are. Ive only held him once so far, I literally got him, or her, 30 mins ago and now Im getting his tank ready. Gives me the creeps, I love it! What I dont know, and Im sure I could look up is how much to feed it a week. Im guessing once or twice. Anybody wanna save me some effort and lemme know? Thanks!

[6DanielZXC]

As I saw the tarantula my first word was AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH­HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH­HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHh­h

[S0XF0X]

@harrypotterboii There's no such thing as a Rosie Red Kneed. You're mixing Chilean rose hairs with Mexican red knees ;) Rosies are a bit more unpredictable, a great starter tarantula is actually a Honduran curly hair (Brachypelma albopilosum). They're very docile, get to be a fair size, and they're easy to care for.

[S0XF0X]

@TarantelBiss Yes, you don't want to over handle any of them. Stress is makes more susceptible to disease, and may keep them from eating. Each tarantula, depending on species/personality, can tolerate more handling than others.

[TerrasqueNR]

Where did you get your cage?

[TarantelBiss]

hey i got tarantulas and im just wondering if its bad if u handle them 2 much

[harrypotterboii]

@linnix13 they are the most handable spider sin my appinion but... i have one (1-1000 can be savage well i got the 1 ) aahahahha but i am DETERMINED to change her mind about the agressive ness

[harrypotterboii]

@Devilzon if you want a tarantula non aggressive just pick out a rosie red knees actually what i wanted (my fave spider loks so cool holloweenish check them out !!!