Handfeeding Videos + Petting OBT

[WarriorTraveler]

I hope you enjoy my videos. I recorded them all with my (i580) camera phone, which explains the poor quality. Have fun!

Feeding a fruit fly to A. Versicolor.
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Feeding a cricket to A. Metallica.
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Petting one of my OBT's.
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[Moultmaster]

maybe it's just me but that "obt" looks more like an arboreal. Need a clearer video.

 

[Protectyaaaneck]

I guess that is the definition of hand feeding lol.
cool vids.

 

[MizM]

Just be aware of what you are in for should that P. murinus sink her fangs in. They are very unpredictable and, having suffered a bite from one, I now treat them with complete respect!

 

[Tuwin]

That veriscolor video is awesome hehe

 

[rustym3talh3ad]

u know when i did this not so long ago, everyone thought i was completely stupid and just looking for a thrill and nothing more. one thing that was brought to my attention tho while feeding today, how many of us have ever tried to tong feed a T and them bite the tong instead? THAT would be my only concern with an actual hand feeding. cool videos especially the hand feeding one. if u ever wanna see some crazy crap with an OBT a friend of mine actually full out kisses hers and has even let it crawl on her face and mouth...its totally certifiably NOT ur average OBT.

 

[codykrr]

all i have to say is mizm called it on the obt bite.....i too have been tagged by mine, trust me its a mistake you only make once...especially when your laying in bed wishing the cramping pains and muscle spazms will stop....also like rusty said...Ts can miss what their after and will i uderstand its a sling in the vid but it still has fangs that can sink right into your skin...just be careful and invest in some feeding tongs if you must "hand feed" because yeah its amusing somewhat but an unessisary thing to do...

 

[Endagr8]

that's cool stuff......be careful though!

 

[fisherprice1234]

If i did that with my obt:evil: id have more gashes in my hand than i could count. I cant touch her with anything without having her lunge and make a threat posture

 

[Lopez]

I don't think it's particularly "cool", you stand a high chance of being bitten by a P.murinus. They are very unpredictable and generally defensive. It doesn't "understand" you are stroking it. In the wrist would be a cracking spot for a bite.
I can verify what MizM has said. Being bitten by a P.murinus is extremely undesirable.

 

[WarriorTraveler]

Thank you everyone.
I accept responsibility for my actions.
I have tongs, and my spiders have bit them when feeding.
I have only fed my A. Metallica's bare handed, and only a few times.
I generally only tong feed my Avics and they have amazingly accurate strikes.
If I get bit I will apply some Lavandula officinalis, Ocimum basilicum and Melaleuca alternifolia essential oils, and maybe some Sodium bicarbonate. Then do a round of the "Royal Court" and relax.
And of course let you know how it goes.

Some of you experimenters have noted how your T's often settle down once you get them out of their territory. I found these videos of an amazing unknown woman, check em out.

Unknown Artist
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Unknown Artist
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[Moultmaster]

Okay that's definitely an obt.

btw is it worth holding it when you have to antagonize it so much beforehand? I think you're stressing it out.

 

[MizM]

She's not antagonizing it. If you look carefully, her gentle tapping closely mimics a male's courting taps. Rather than stressing, she's calming it.

I am definitely not telling you NOT to handle your Ts. I handle H. lividum, H. gigas, T. blondi and did have one P. murinus that I could handle. And of course, ALL of my non-defensive Ts. I AM telling you that you should know the individual T well before handling it, and research carefully what you will experience should that species bite you.

 

[WarriorTraveler]

She's not antagonizing it. If you look carefully, her gentle tapping closely mimics a male's courting taps. Rather than stressing, she's calming it.

Thats an interesting perspective that sounds exactly right! Thank you, I respect you and appreciate your advice. You are far more experienced with the T's than I am. I have only held one of my five P. Murinus and that was only the second time....So far!

 

[UrbanJungles]

Thats an interesting perspective that sounds exactly right! Thank you, I respect you and appreciate your advice. You are far more experienced with the T's than I am. I have only held one of my five P. Murinus and that was only the second time....So far!

Please be sure to save your videos for the bite reports...

 

[gvfarns]

Please be sure to save your videos for the bite reports...

It sounds like you were being sarcastic, but actually, that would be really neat. I'd be really interested in seeing a video in which someone actually got bit. Informative and...what can I say...interesting.

 

[Moultmaster]

Thats an interesting perspective that sounds exactly right! Thank you, I respect you and appreciate your advice. You are far more experienced with the T's than I am. I have only held one of my five P. Murinus and that was only the second time....So far!

It looks well fed so I assume you're taking good care of it. I love handling all my T's and it's great to see someone else willing to handle T's most regard as non handleable. More power to you!

 

[Moultmaster]

She's not antagonizing it. If you look carefully, her gentle tapping closely mimics a male's courting taps. Rather than stressing, she's calming it.

I am definitely not telling you NOT to handle your Ts. I handle H. lividum, H. gigas, T. blondi and did have one P. murinus that I could handle. And of course, ALL of my non-defensive Ts. I AM telling you that you should know the individual T well before handling it, and research carefully what you will experience should that species bite you.

I'm familiar with arachnid courtship rituals MizM.

 

[LeilaNami]

I think you should meet with TNB ;P

 

[MizM]

I'm familiar with arachnid courtship rituals MizM.

btw is it worth holding it when you have to antagonize it so much beforehand? I think you're stressing it out.