An easy method for handling the genus Phoneutria

[proper_tea]

From Volume 36 Number 3 of the Journal of Arachnology

Here's the article: An easy method for handling the genus Phoneutria

Here are the basics... enjoy!

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[Malhavoc's]

well done with a nifty illistration too, always handy. good find.

 

[Balkastalkman]

so how do you put it down without it taking your hand off.....

 

[proper_tea]

so how do you put it down without it taking your hand off.....

Very good question... I would have thought that would have been included

 

[Balkastalkman]

I think the answer is that there is no "easy" or "safe" way to handle a potentially life threatening animal. Of course there are methods that are safer and easier than than others. This is why you should only handle it if you have to or if the risks outweigh the benefits ie venom extraction for antivenin.

 

[proper_tea]

I think the answer is that there is no "easy" or "safe" way to handle a potentially life threatening animal. Of course there are methods that are safer and easier than than others. This is why you should only handle it if you have to or if the risks outweigh the benefits ie venom extraction for antivenin.

Yeah... obviously this is written to be an aid for those doing scientific research... not so that hobbyists can "try this at home" and post pics on AB.

 

[Balkastalkman]

Yeah... obviously this is written to be an aid for those doing scientific research... not so that hobbyists can "try this at home" and post pics on AB.

Yeah but there will always be that one guy.

 

[Moltar]

Yeah but there will always be that one guy.

Well maybe not if he keeps handling mega-hots...

 

[syndicate]

I wouldn't even feel safe doing that if the spider was knocked out with CO2 hehe!
-Chris