Age of agression?

[moshpitpanda]

Is there a certain size for a T when it is less likely to run into its hide and more likely to kick hairs or defend itself with a posture or bite? My brachypelma's behavior always changes in one way or another after a molt so I assume this would occur after reaching a certain size. Although mine is small, I still prefer to use tweezers when interacting with its container in case it randomly decides to go for a bite.

 

[antinous]

First things first, no tarantula is aggressive they’re defensive. And it boils down the individual. Even some species that are known to be docile has individuals that can be defensive. Using tweezers should be a must regardless of how calm a tarantula might be.

 

[Minty]

It can vary from moult to moult. There's no set age or time where they calm down or become more defensive. Slings tend to be more skittish and shy for obvious reasons.

 

[8LeggedLair]

Age of Aggression sounds like a metal album
Tarantulas aren’t aggressive, some are more timid or defensive than others...
depending on the species. Could be more defensive as Slings and less defensive as they molt into sub adults. Some are more relaxed as Slings and then get more defensive with each molt.

 

[moshpitpanda]

Ah ok defensive my bad. I figured it varied. Maybe mine will just love me forever?

 

[The Grym Reaper]

Approximately 2 moults in my care

My B. hamorii is still defective.

• The Grym Reaper
• Jul 23, 2017
• 8
• brachypelma brachypelma hamorii brachypelma smithi hamorii mexican redknee tarantula threat threat pose threat posture

She still thinks she's a P. cancerides.

 

[BoyFromLA]

After 3 molts.

 

[FrDoc]

Approximately 2 moults in my care

My B. hamorii is still defective.

• The Grym Reaper
• Jul 23, 2017
• 8
• brachypelma brachypelma hamorii brachypelma smithi hamorii mexican redknee tarantula threat threat pose threat posture

She still thinks she's a P. cancerides.

I’ve oft wondered, what did you do to drive that poor creature to being the sociopathic monster it has become?

 

[fleetwoodmcc]

Age of Aggression sounds like a metal album

Its a song from Skyrim lmao

 

[The Grym Reaper]

I’ve oft wondered, what did you do to drive that poor creature to being the sociopathic monster it has become?

Same thing that annoys human females so much... Exist

 

[8LeggedLair]

Its a song from Skyrim lmao

Lord... I know it’s a song from Skyrim
Was “sarcasm”