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[Michaelaz]

This may be the first time someone mentions tarantula taming and @Chris LXXIX doesn't make some cringeworthy Peanut joke

As far as the taming thing is the more you handle them the more they get used to this isn't that considered came in them

 

[Moakmeister]

As far as the taming thing is the more you handle them the more they get used to this isn't that considered came in them

This whole Peanut thing started back in October when I joined Arachnoboards. Earlier in the year I had met a B. albopilosum at a school event and this tarantula was totally fine with people touching her. The tarantula's name was Peanut. When I asked the caretaker why the tarantula was so calm, I was told that the tarantula had gotten used to humans and no longer associated them with danger. At the time, I didn't realize that there were species of tarantulas that are just that calm anyway. So you can imagine my confusion when I joined Arachnoboards and saw people taking about how tarantulas are impossible to tame, so I started a thread claiming that I had seen "proof" that it is possible. @Chris LXXIX found it particularly funny and outlandish, so now he has turned Peanut into a meme. I love it.

Anyway, to answer the question, no. Tarantulas cannot be tamed. At all. Their brains are too simple and unstructured to allow for thought, and they are almost completely blind. Their sense of smell is limited to basically pheromones. They can never recognize their owner.

 

[viper69]

what do I do

Nothing

I strongly suggest you read up on tarantula behavior in captivity. This is one of the most common behaviors they do, aside from eating.

You cannot tame a tarantula, they are wild animals. These are not dogs or cats.

 

[Moakmeister]

This is one of the most common behaviors they do, aside from eating.

And constantly flipping over their water dish.

 

[Michaelaz]

This whole Peanut thing started back in October when I joined Arachnoboards. Earlier in the year I had met a B. albopilosum at a school event and this tarantula was totally fine with people touching her. The tarantula's name was Peanut. When I asked the caretaker why the tarantula was so calm, I was told that the tarantula had gotten used to humans and no longer associated them with danger. At the time, I didn't realize that there were species of tarantulas that are just that calm anyway. So you can imagine my confusion when I joined Arachnoboards and saw people taking about how tarantulas are impossible to tame, so I started a thread claiming that I had seen "proof" that it is possible. @Chris LXXIX found it particularly funny and outlandish, so now he has turned Peanut into a meme. I love it.

Anyway, to answer the question, no. Tarantulas cannot be tamed. At all. Their brains are too simple and unstructured to allow for thought, and they are almost completely blind. Their sense of smell is limited to basically pheromones. They can never recognize their owner.

Maybe but like you said they get use to being handled and I guess over there fear on sense of danger from use. Isn't that being tamed????

 

[Andrea82]

Maybe but like you said they get use to being handled and I guess over there fear on sense of danger from use. Isn't that being tamed????

That's the thing...they don't. They still see us as a big moving threat anytime we interact with them.
Also, they are unable to 'feel' anything, whether it is fear or contentment. They are living by instinct. Something happening? Instinct.
Theraphosidae cannot be tamed because they lack the understanding and skill of reasoning that is needed to do so.

 

[Michaelaz]

That's the thing...they don't. They still see us as a big moving threat anytime we interact with them.
Also, they are unable to 'feel' anything, whether it is fear or contentment. They are living by instinct. Something happening? Instinct.
Theraphosidae cannot be tamed because they lack the understanding and skill of reasoning that is needed to do so.

OK, just a thought ?!?!?!?

 

[Moakmeister]

OK, just a thought ?!?!?!?

We're not mad at you, bud.

 

[Michaelaz]

Well she has got used to the new house don't want to put in more but do need to put in a plant any suggestions as to what. As of now she has a cork bark cave and a water dish.

 

[Michaelaz]

This is it now

 

[Moakmeister]

This is it now

Looks pretty good. Just add more substrate so there's not a huge height from the ground to the lid.

 

[Andrea82]

This is it now

I would add waaaayy more substrate to that enclosure. Even for European standards, that is not nearly enough
Don't wait too long, that is a very risky enclosure. I'd also put in some fake leaves/branches, it looks a bit barren, but that is just personal preference.

 

[Ungoliant]

This whole Peanut thing started back in October when I joined Arachnoboards. Earlier in the year I had met a B. albopilosum at a school event and this tarantula was totally fine with people touching her. The tarantula's name was Peanut. When I asked the caretaker why the tarantula was so calm, I was told that the tarantula had gotten used to humans and no longer associated them with danger. At the time, I didn't realize that there were species of tarantulas that are just that calm anyway. So you can imagine my confusion when I joined Arachnoboards and saw people taking about how tarantulas are impossible to tame, so I started a thread claiming that I had seen "proof" that it is possible. @Chris LXXIX found it particularly funny and outlandish, so now he has turned Peanut into a meme. I love it.

The Peanut Tarantula of Friendliness

• Ungoliant
• Jan 13, 2019
• 1
• humor meme

 

[Michaelaz]

This is it now

OK I'm back with another problem!?!?!?
My female LP has now dug out her little cave and closed off the opening I did cut back on the feeding to 4 large crickets a week I think she's mad at me any ideas

 

[Michaelaz]

OK I'm back with another problem!?!?!?
My female LP has now dug out her little cave and closed off the opening I did cut back on the feeding to 4 large crickets a week I think she's mad at me any ideas

Also looking for a male LP

 

[Ungoliant]

Also looking for a male LP

You should post in For Sale/Trade/Want to Buy.

 

[Andrea82]

OK I'm back with another problem!?!?!?
My female LP has now dug out her little cave and closed off the opening I did cut back on the feeding to 4 large crickets a week I think she's mad at me any ideas

What is the problem? Closed burrow means do not disturb, it could be getting ready to molt.
Theraphosidae are unable to hold a grudge and be mad at you. They lack a brain for that

 

[Michaelaz]

What is the problem? Closed burrow means do not disturb, it could be getting ready to molt.
Theraphosidae are unable to hold a grudge and be mad at you. They lack a brain for that

I know just joking around she has now closed it up completely. I've read that she might be in there about a month. By the way she's a LP.