Docile species that doesn't flick hairs?

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Can someone tell me about any tarantula species that are very docile and are unable to flick urticating hairs?

 

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I would also like to know, what is the least aggressive old world species?

 

[thedude]

avics (pink toes) cant kick hair but they shoot poo and i think the stout leg baboon is the least aggro old world

 

[roberto]

My G. pulchra never throws hairs and she is super docile. A beautiful black teddy bear.
I have an adult female P. subfusca that is one of my most docile spiders. I still don't handle her though.

 

[Lorgakor]

avics (pink toes) cant kick hair but they shoot poo and i think the stout leg baboon is the least aggro old world

Avics can flick hairs, they just don't very often. I find that G. pulchra and E. campestratus flick the least out of any of my new world tarantulas.

 

[butch4skin]

My G. aureostriata has never kicked hairs.

 

[ShawnH]

G. Pulchra is very nice but can be very pricey. Get a G aureo.

 

[Mushroom Spore]

very docile and are unable to flick urticating hairs?

No such combination. New World tarantulas can only AFFORD to sometimes have docile personalities BECAUSE they have urticating hairs as an alternative to biting. Old World tarantulas have only their bite, and usually a nasty bite at that.

 

[problemchildx]

Avics can flick hairs, they just don't very often. I find that G. pulchra and E. campestratus flick the least out of any of my new world tarantulas.

I thought they couldn't flick them, rather they will rub them off if sufficiently annoyed?

Still I would suggest finding a spider with a good personality, even though it has the ability to flick hairs. Or get an avic because I doubt they would rub them on you anyway

 

[sick4x4]

my vote goes for G.pulchra lol

 

[BostonBrother]

I thought they couldn't flick them, rather they will rub them off if sufficiently annoyed?

Still I would suggest finding a spider with a good personality, even though it has the ability to flick hairs. Or get an avic because I doubt they would rub them on you anyway

I've read that Avics can be a bit skittish. I haven't owned one yet, but have been thinking about it. Was curious though how skittish they tend to be. Can you just reach in and pick one up like you can a Chaco or Pulchra?

 

[problemchildx]

They are called skittish because if you make any sudden movements with them, they can be very fast, or jump through the air. IME they would never bite, but not recommended for extreme beginners because of their speed. But you should be handling any spider near the floor anyway, so I'm not sure who is too inexperienced for them.

 

[butch4skin]

For what it's worth, I think that if you don't have the ability to start off with an Avic, then your in the wrong game. These guys are real easy going. Can be a little nervous, but nothing compared to any OW, or even most NW terrestrials. And even "docile" NW terrestrials can be serious hair kickers, case in point Brachypelma.

 

[problemchildx]

For what it's worth, I think that if you don't have the ability to start off with an Avic, then your in the wrong game. These guys are real easy going. Can be a little nervous, but nothing compared to any OW, or even most NW terrestrials. And even "docile" NW terrestrials can be serious hair kickers, case in point Brachypelma.

Agreed.
And I hear spiders like seemani are called great beginner species. But from with the 2 individuals I have been around in person, I would rather own a better looking OW with the same dangerous personality. ;P

 

[fishwithoutabik]

I started with avics and I have only had Ts for like 3 mos, i think. They can be quick, but its not like they are going to speed up your arm and bite your face or anything, sometimes they get nervous and go faster.

my first time holding an adult avic i just went slowly with him and used a brush to nudge him up and over the edge and onto my hand. I moved easily and he was quite relaxed and never freaked out and sped around my arms or anything. As far as hair, i thought they could only push the hairs into you by backing up to your skin, but i dont know for sure. the only thing that has happened at all that showed irritation at me was when i got shot with poo once. But i was transferring the Avic from its shipping container to its new home, so it was understandably irritated. I have nothing but good things to say about them.

I've read that Avics can be a bit skittish. I haven't owned one yet, but have been thinking about it. Was curious though how skittish they tend to be. Can you just reach in and pick one up like you can a Chaco or Pulchra?

 

[thedude]

They can be quick, but its not like they are going to speed up your arm and bite your face or anything,

besides... thats what OBTs do

 

[problemchildx]

Which is a great beginner species too..

In fact, a lot of "scary" spiders are fine to get if you are a beginner. An OBT is always easier to take care of than an avic. You just can't hold any spider like these "beginner" species.

 

[Truff135]

My G. aureostriata has never kicked hairs.

Mine just kicked some at me a couple days ago. Was my fault though, she seemed more nervous than usual and I bothered her anyway
At least now I know not to mess with her when she acts that way.

 

[butch4skin]

Mine's calm even for a grammie. Any calmer an it'd be dead.

 

[YouLosePayUp]

Laura I have to post this lol.

E. campestratus:

as for old worlders P. lugardi is usually a safe bet.