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i just read through the bites forum... i've read about a few tarantula bites before but, for some reason, reading about people that i "know" getting bitten makes it seem a little more realistic... and suddenly i'm scared. i handle most of my tarantulas freely because i have relatively docile species and specimens. but i will soon be receiving a few species that arent so snuggly and i'm nervous.
i've had some bad reactions to bee stings in the past and i seem to attract mosquitos more than your average joe. my mom says it's cause i'm so sweet. you should've seen me in mexico! i was the only person in our group that was getting eaten... i had to resort to the dreaded deet!!! are there any medicines that i should keep in my home, just in case i get bitten by a tarantula? esp if i ever end up getting pokies...
what are some tips on avoiding getting bitten besides the obvious not poking your pokies in the face? are there are any tools that yall suggest? i've heard people talking about tongs but i'm not really sure what kind i would need and what exactly i would do with them... remove uneaten food?
i've already overcome my fear of feeding live food to animals and i'm sure i will be fine with my new 'challenges.' i just want to be prepared.
kellygirl
p.s. i know that pokies are infamous for invoking bad reactions... which other species/genera are well-known for this?
i've had some bad reactions to bee stings in the past and i seem to attract mosquitos more than your average joe. my mom says it's cause i'm so sweet. you should've seen me in mexico! i was the only person in our group that was getting eaten... i had to resort to the dreaded deet!!! are there any medicines that i should keep in my home, just in case i get bitten by a tarantula? esp if i ever end up getting pokies...
what are some tips on avoiding getting bitten besides the obvious not poking your pokies in the face? are there are any tools that yall suggest? i've heard people talking about tongs but i'm not really sure what kind i would need and what exactly i would do with them... remove uneaten food?
i've already overcome my fear of feeding live food to animals and i'm sure i will be fine with my new 'challenges.' i just want to be prepared.
kellygirl
p.s. i know that pokies are infamous for invoking bad reactions... which other species/genera are well-known for this?