Got an OBT...

[ArachnoAddict]

This ain't a prank.... I'll post a pic when I can don't have a camera yet [YET]
I'll do anything for this little guy / gal

 

[bscheidt1020]

Trade the OBT for a Euathlus Sp. Red and do not keep others til that one grows up flawlessly….just shooting from the hip here bro. I am new to this also Arachnoaddict but if you let somebody dictate to you how to treat your spiders, you are in over your head. I am terrified of the thought of myself or my girlfriend or possibly her visiting family getting tagged by any T, much less an OW. Luckily for me, they are terrified too and would not go near them but nonetheless, the law gets laid down to them first and I am the only one to care for mine. OBT=loaded gun=don't mess around, it is a huge responsibility and if you are not humble enough to respect the danger, then forego this responsibility and delegate it to somebody who is thorough and dedicated. I feel bad for that scared little OBT.

 

[Blut und ehre]

Well you've broken just about every "common sense" rules for keeping an OBT ...I can't imagine anyone being so senseless ....and careless with such a spider!! You treat it like a new found toy. Sorry to "come off like this".......But jeeze.. I would have thought for sure that you were "screwing" with everyone here! You better gain some knowledge and respect for the spiders you keep......or you or [probably] someone in your house will "pay the price".......Your OBT is paying already!

This ain't a prank.... I'll post a pic when I can don't have a camera yet [YET]
I'll do anything for this little guy / gal

 

[CrystalRose]

This ain't a prank.... I'll post a pic when I can don't have a camera yet [YET]
I'll do anything for this little guy / gal

If that's the case,Leave. It. Alone. It's injured and it needs to recover and calm down. I don't know if this is a prank or not but if it's not here's the deal. You took in this OBT. That means it's your job to take care of it and keep it from harm. That means if your friend wants to hold it or feed it or do something where it puts the spider in danger of having an accident your answer needs to be NO. You have to put the welfare of your pet first. If he won't stop tell him to knock it off or go home. It's that simple.

 

[ArachnoAddict]

I wasn't screwing with any of you
I love my Ts as I love my family
Idk about my OBT it's legs are shiny and its abdomen is darkening [somewhat]

 

[Blut und ehre]

Yikes!!!!.......Does this mean you allow strange people to touch and hold your family members against their will.......and then pull their legs off on occasion??? ......

I wasn't screwing with any of you
I love my Ts as I love my family
Idk about my OBT it's legs are shiny and its abdomen is darkening [somewhat]

 

[ArachnoAddict]

>> Blut und ehre how'd you get to pulling off my family member's legs?

 

[Blut und ehre]

You said you love your T as you love your family..........If I base that statement on what your OBT is going through.......????????

 

[ArachnoAddict]

ok...ok... I get it BUT..
Family doesn't bolt out the house when opened does it??

 

[Blut und ehre]

Depends how long everybody is locked up!!
Look....You should know what an OBT is all about before you get one. Know their "disposition" and temperaments ....so their reactions are so surprising to you. And for Christ sakes keep yours and anybody's hands away.

ok...ok... I get it BUT..
Family doesn't bolt out the house when opened does it??

 

[Lacey]

If the little one has a good hide provided, it should feel more secure and instead of running out of its enclosure, it'll retreat back into its hide. Good choice, they make awesome pet holes

 

[ArachnoAddict]

Okay..........................................

 

[Lacey]

And... Just realized this thread went to craps, I'm clearly an AB noob

You seem immature and mindless, and it's the T that has paid for your mistakes and lack of preparation.

 

[MarkmD]

HI ArachnoAddict, We all care for your OBT and want the BEST for it in (every wich way possible), but you need to understand that (yes it maybe a spider) but for me and others its a life and a life that needs SAVED from your posts bud (not exactly brilliant thus far?), We DONT want you going out the hobby but WE all want you to become alot more AWARE of it's needs. Could go on for ages but hope you get our points of view???.

 

[ArachnoAddict]

You seem immature and mindless, and it's the T that has paid for your mistakes and lack of preparation.

Yes I am it has been noted and will be corrected

HI ArachnoAddict, We all care for your OBT and want the BEST for it in (every wich way possible), but you need to understand that (yes it maybe a spider) but for me and others its a life and a life that needs SAVED from your posts bud (not exactly brilliant thus far?), We DONT want you going out the hobby but WE all want you to become alot more AWARE of it's needs. Could go on for ages but hope you get our points of view???.

Thanks, and I do understand that [has been noted and will be corrected]

 

[CitizenNumber9]

I respectfully disagree with Mark. If you want something that won't try to escape a neglectful caretaker, get a pet rock.

 

[Blut und ehre]

Or an eggplant!!

I respectfully disagree with Mark. If you want something that won't try to escape a neglectful caretaker, get a pet rock.

 

[CitizenNumber9]

Or an eggplant!!

His friend might try to eat it!!!!

 

[MarkmD]

Yes I am it has been noted and will be corrected



Thanks, and I do understand that [has been noted and will be corrected]

Did you read my last post???, was trying to throw you a small bone, we all make mistakes at some points but the way you went around it (blaming others) made it hard to believe (still does) in in some ways, would like to see pics of your OBT.

 

[bscheidt1020]

The species is particularly defensive. Research will show you that. If you are surprised by it's demeanor it makes it look like you didn't research the species. Folks want you to wake up and take things more seriously. This hobby revolves around venomous animals. That requires the keepers to be very aware and a step ahead of their spiders. Any slip can be costly for your or someone else's health and for the hobby. Check out the python ban from a few years back. Enough damage done to people will cost us our rights to keep these animals. It is not just about you.