Handling Haplopelma lividum???????

[belewfripp]

I assure you, that T is quite alive. That left rear leg caught my eye at the time, but it was just a funky position. She hasn't molted in awhile and is still eating. So nyah!

Adrian

 

[Mister Internet]

Bah!

I couldn't get out of "debunking urban legends" mode long enough to see straight... thanks for the extra info guys!

 

[Nich]

I have handled all of my T's (not a force hold). The worst has got to be my t. blondi....i get the itch even if she doesnt launch hairs at me! But h. lividium is over rated, they are extremeley defensive but once out of the cage (i usuall get them on a plate or in a jar to get em out) ive never had mine attempt a bite....she scurries around me and does a little threatening but you just have to have very calm deliberate movements and nicely sized gonads....