I’d first like to mention that I understand that tarantulas are natural predators, and not cute, fuzzy pets. I would NEVER expect a T to do anything but get defensive when intruded upon, no matter what species or how long I had owned it.
So in hopes of better understanding the temperment of my T’s, I’d like to ask all the more experienced keepers out there if they have noticed any environmental factors having an effect the temperment/aggressiveness of their spiders. I’m curious about factors like:
- Temperature and humidity
- Amount/color of incoming light, day/night cycles
- More/less hiding places and foliage
- More/less provided food
- Size of enclosure
- Ambient noise
I just want to get a better idea of how to make my Ts happier and more at ease, and possibly even easier to handle when necessary. Also, I know I’m asking for a lot of information here, so if there’s a good publication out there on the subject, I’d definitely be willing to check it out.
And in case you’re all wondering, I am posting this because I have a female B. albopilosum who arbitrarily decided after her last molt that she now hates absolutely everything. Every time I try to get her out, she scrambles away, then whirls around to attack the tongs. So I'm feeling both highly unlucky and a little frustrated right now, and any info at all would be amazing. Many thanks in advance!
So in hopes of better understanding the temperment of my T’s, I’d like to ask all the more experienced keepers out there if they have noticed any environmental factors having an effect the temperment/aggressiveness of their spiders. I’m curious about factors like:
- Temperature and humidity
- Amount/color of incoming light, day/night cycles
- More/less hiding places and foliage
- More/less provided food
- Size of enclosure
- Ambient noise
I just want to get a better idea of how to make my Ts happier and more at ease, and possibly even easier to handle when necessary. Also, I know I’m asking for a lot of information here, so if there’s a good publication out there on the subject, I’d definitely be willing to check it out.
And in case you’re all wondering, I am posting this because I have a female B. albopilosum who arbitrarily decided after her last molt that she now hates absolutely everything. Every time I try to get her out, she scrambles away, then whirls around to attack the tongs. So I'm feeling both highly unlucky and a little frustrated right now, and any info at all would be amazing. Many thanks in advance!