Any Cyriopagopus sp. Hati Hati bite reports?

[eldondominicano]

So.... who added a Cyriopagopus as a freebie? That seems extremely irresponsible and dangerous imho.
Alls i can say is the Hati Hati really enjoys having a tube and to have enough substrate to make a burrow until about 3 inches or so then they will be alot mroe active outside of the burrow. This is my experience at least.

I will agree this was a highly irresponsible move on the seller's part

 

[concretednut]

My Hati is a great hunter and very fun to watch but I'm scared oop:less of her and rightly so. Listen to everyone else here and enjoy em behind the glass.

 

[Tarantula Fangs]

guys guys, relax I'm not a child taking care of a pet, I'm sure everything will be ok. I already mentioned that I won't be handling it, so no need to worry, I appreciate all of your concerns. Honestly though where would I be without you guys. <3 <3

---------- Post added 01-17-2015 at 06:10 AM ----------

agreed!! I'm happy with her, It's really something new that I look forward to.

Why are you so concerned as to who gave me the T? It's irrelevant at this point, I will not be disclosing who. I also own T's including obts, irminias, and a lividum and it's my decision on what tarantulas I can and can't own. I appreciate what you have to say but at this point of the conversation it's getting tiring explaining to you that I am not a child and or a newbie to owning T's, even though Im still new to Arachnoboards. Quite simply, the cyriopagopus genus was a genus I've never personally heard of and was hoping to find more information on the forum, since I couldn't find much on the species online, you've already answered my questions and I truly appreciate your advice so please move past this and focus on any more information on the Hati Hati, thank you.

---------- Post added 01-17-2015 at 02:24 PM ----------

Thank you for that information, Ill be sure to do that.

 

[cold blood]

Not one person questioned your ownership of this species...not one.

 

[miss moxie]

I don't consider myself an expert like yourself but I'm not an irresponsible person either, I care for my pets just like you would. I feel I was up for the challenge and I accepted it, also It's still very much a sling, but I understand what your saying and I respect your opinion. Not a lot of info is out on the Hati Hati that's why I asked if it were possible to handle.

It's plausible that I could be missing something, but I was really under the impression that old world Ts are not to be handled regardless of how much or how little is known about them.

 

[Ellenantula]

I was really under the impression that old world Ts are not to be handled regardless of how much or how little is known about them.

Same here, in spite of a few show-off videos on youtube. I thought even those who defend handling are speaking of slower more docile NWs.

 

[Poec54]

It's plausible that I could be missing something, but I was really under the impression that old world Ts are not to be handled regardless of how much or how little is known about them.

+1. No tarantulas should be handled, it's an old school holdover that is gradually going away. The freak show aspect is being replaced by people who respect their spiders as wild animals. Handling OW's is just irresponsible.

 

[eldondominicano]

+1. No tarantulas should be handled, it's an old school holdover that is gradually going away. The freak show aspect is being replaced by people who respect their spiders as wild animals. Handling OW's is just irresponsible.

These pets are observational pets. I agree with Poec. These T's don't live out in the wild looking for the next person to pick them up. Unnecessary stress in my opinion

---------- Post added 01-17-2015 at 09:33 PM ----------

I don't consider myself an expert like yourself but I'm not an irresponsible person either, I care for my pets just like you would. I feel I was up for the challenge and I accepted it, also It's still very much a sling, but I understand what your saying and I respect your opinion. Not a lot of info is out on the Hati Hati that's why I asked if it were possible to handle.

Enjoy this species however, very beautiful species of T!

 

[John Palmer]

Hi everyone I'm a newbie to tarantulas and to this site I have a pink salmon a curly hair a bumba calaba A chilles rose a Peru pink toe just got my first obt and even I know not to hold touch or poke any of mine and defo not the old world ... sorry for spelling I have learning difficulties... pls no grammar police

 

[DaveM]

Hi everyone I'm a newbie to tarantulas and to this site I have a pink salmon a curly hair a bumba calaba A chilles rose a Peru pink toe just got my first obt and even I know not to hold touch or poke any of mine and defo not the old world ... sorry for spelling I have learning difficulties... pls no grammar police

Hi John, welcome to Arachnoboards! This thread is > 5 years old, and on the subject of Cyriopagopus handling and bites -- not a good subject for a newbie, or for anyone really.
To introduce yourself, you should go here: https://arachnoboards.com/threads/introduce-yourself.101718/

 

[KenneyG]

I hope the title didn't mislead you, because no, I haven't been bitten by my T but was wondering if anyone else has, by this species or genus. Mine seems pretty relaxed, so I'm considering holding her, even though I am advised not to and I understand the risks. She's still small and I'm unfamiliar with how potent their venom is.. _O: so any info on that would be nice. :biggrin:

DO NOT HANDLE I REPEAT DO NOT HANDLE LOL but seriously they are too fast for any kind of handling whatsoever and they can be nasty if they want to be believe me I have gotten a lot of threat postures and slapping from mine but she prefers to dart like a lightning bolt most of the time

 

[0311usmc]

DO NOT HANDLE I REPEAT DO NOT HANDLE LOL but seriously they are too fast for any kind of handling whatsoever and they can be nasty if they want to be believe me I have gotten a lot of threat postures and slapping from mine but she prefers to dart like a lightning bolt most of the time

Your 6 years too late for the reply bud.

 

[Kibosh]

Your 6 years too late for the reply bud.

Well I mean... The point still stands. Lol

 

[KenneyG]

Well I mean... The point still stands. Lol

Exactly

 

[Highland scorpion king]

You can't have an allergic reaction to t venom.

Yes you can!!! Different people react differently,just as some people have an allergic reaction to certain chemicals.

 

[Irithyllian]

Thanks for the heads up

You guys are right, I only wanted to hold her because she seemed so calm, oh well, I guess it's just not worth the risk. Now, if someone were to get bitten while maintaining or caring for the T, please feel free to report. Thanks for the replies :biggrin:

---------- Post added 01-15-2015 at 04:24 PM ----------

I've never even heard of this genus before, in truth, it was a freebie with a purchase, but I feel she'd make a great addition to my collection. I just wondered if anyone had experience holding this T and with the venom of the species. Consider your warning heard! lol.

I have a small sling if it myself and it grows pretty quickly. But it’s from the same genus as the cobalt blue and the cobalt blue itself was intense, but maybe because it was my first T.

 

[Highland scorpion king]

I would seriously advise against handling or even attempting to handle any Asian species tarantula,it might be kudos earning points in the macho poseurist stakes, but as they lack the secondary defence of urtication, they usually ultra defensive,and the bite has greater potency than new world species generally, worth also bearing in mind the hospital bills (if in USA) for treatment ,because with a colleague who was bitten by Cyriopagopus Minax ,they reported feeling intense pain right up their arm ,linked to nausea ,the symptoms would dissipate then recoccur ,and took over a month to clear completely,and considering also the risk of injury or fatality to a dropped spider,one should ask is it worth it? Of course if masochist pursuits is what floats your boat, be my guest,

 

[Connors invertorium]

Fun fact, Hati Hati in indonesian means 'Be careful'

 

[Glorfindel]

Fun fact, Hati Hati in indonesian means 'Be careful'

Hati translates as Heart, so "Heart Heart" meaning Be careful, Be Cautious Etc. My Hati Hati is Very Cautious. lol