Anyone Never Handle Their Tarantula?

[Fran]

To answer the original question,I have handled my tarantulas a very few number of times, in general, I never handle them.

 

[Satanika]

I try, but it is so easy to get drawn back into defending oneself from the over-compensation attacks... so crafty!

I think it is the overwhelmingly multi-pronged attack [and it's not just an attack on the idea of a possibility of death from an OWT bite, it's an attack on everything! It even tracks the denial sendrome list completly!] that makes one forget what's really going on.. and the next thing you know - bam! More pile on...

You sound like a broken record.

Your paranoia has already been addressed:

http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showpost.php?p=1579631&postcount=224

http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showpost.php?p=1579760&postcount=229

It is blatantly clear that the only one with the "obsessive denial syndrome" is you and only you. :wall:

To stay on topic, as for my opinion on handling (as mentioned in another handling thread), I always like to respond with this: would you handle a goldfish? Assuming your answer is no, then it's pretty much the same thing IMHO. If you are wondering if there is any "official rule or law" or specified or designated or approved amount of time, there is not. It would boil down to your own personal preference (and the tarantula's, of course). Remember, the only one who gains anything at all from holding/handling a tarantula is you.

 

[JimM]

I try, but it is so easy to get drawn back into defending oneself from the over-compensation attacks... so crafty!

I think it is the overwhelmingly multi-pronged attack [and it's not just an attack on the idea of a possibility of death from an OWT bite, it's an attack on everything! It even tracks the denial sendrome list completly!] that makes one forget what's really going on.. and the next thing you know - bam! More pile on...

You're very obsessed with this "denial" word as if we're sitting here trying to claim that the earth flat. People are simply presenting what is known and documented...the end. You're the one in OCD mode.

 

[spyderlady]

I never handle mine. It's not recommended. Plus, I have ephebopus uatuman. Which is a 'hands off!' species. Plus, I've got b.emilia and b.sabulosum which are probably too skittish for handling. Also, c. fasciatum is in my collection as well. If I were to handle my t's, I would do it with my two avicularia species, Guyana pinktoe and species amazonica.

 

[mouldylemons]

I would handle mine occasionally or if needed but I have one bad tempered rosea who attacks even a stream of water when filling her water dish, and a tiny baby B. smithi who I am afraid of loosing
oohwell. guess not every tarantula is suitable for show and tell:razz:

 

[UrbanJungles]

As far as being published goes, I am in the credits of a History Channel tarantula documentary, published on national TV, October 2008. I worked as a liaison between the filmmakers and the hobby community, getting people here involved in the film, and securing specimens for filming. Also working on that doc' were Philth ( an experienced and very long-standing member here), and Rick C. West, the celebrity arachnologist. I may one day write a book, but for the moment I am busy working on a Master's Degree.

Have a nice day.


And MrI, thank you.

Hey! Don't forget me!
LoL

 

[Venom]

Hey! Don't forget me!
LoL

Yeah, you were in it too! I'm really bummed that History Channel doesn't have a DVD available for purchase of that episode. I really want to buy it! But yeah, that was a fun project ( and a thrill to be on TV ! )

 

[Buckwheat]

Are you the same "Venom" that came to Arachnofreaks forum a few years back with the black widow thing??..

 

[Wonnetz]

I always handle Ts. Though most of the time im kind of scared.

 

[Venom]

Are you the same "Venom" that came to Arachnofreaks forum a few years back with the black widow thing??..

No, I don't think I've been to that site.

 

[scottyk]

Wow! I've been away for a few months due to some family issues, but am glad to see that AB is still as informative (and entertaining) as ever

I've grown out of the desire to handle my tarantulas. It's probably less than coincidental that my collection has also moved towards faster and more defensive OW species. I pretty much just enjoy observing them at this point...

 

[Richard McJimsey]

 

[Zoltan]

Jesus, Rick, you're killing me!!!

 

[redrumpslump]

Hahahahah Rick that's funny as hell. Personally I only handle my slings when I first get them. I have a mf a.metallica who I occasinally handle. She's a sweetheart and is tong fed. Other than that I use my hands to work and I can't afford not to work for a couple days.

 

[xhexdx]

Rick, that was priceless! I almost fell out of my chair!

 

[PrimalTaunt]

Best. Picture. Ever. (On AB.)

 

[Shell]

Agreed

That just made my day!

 

[DooM_ShrooM]

i handle my rosies but i have never handled my cobalt blue...but hope i could......one day... ....when i do maintenance i just stick my hand inside.....its okay coz my rosies dont bite and my cobalt blue is in its hide(day time)

 

[Julia]

i handle my rosies but i have never handled my cobalt blue...but hope i could......one day... ....when i do maintenance i just stick my hand inside.....its okay coz my rosies dont bite and my cobalt blue is in its hide(day time)

You might still want to be careful sticking your hand into an enclosure where the tarantula is completely hidden from view. They can be up and out of those burrows in a FLASH! Get yourself some tongs, my friend.

 

[DooM_ShrooM]

You might still want to be careful sticking your hand into an enclosure where the tarantula is completely hidden from view. They can be up and out of those burrows in a FLASH! Get yourself some tongs, my friend.

thanks...i'll add that on my list when i go shopping