Obt

[PanzoN88]

I am not going to buy one of these yet, but what would you say to a newbie (who knows nothing about
Tarantulas or the forum) that is thinking about buying an obt as a first tarantula, and would i be right
in saying that obts are the chihuahuas of the tarantula world (temperment)?

 

[freedumbdclxvi]

What would i say? Don't. Buy a Euathlus sp red as a first T.

 

[ARACHNO-SMACK48]

I would say, expect it to be much faster than your reaction time. Expect that at any moment it could climb up your feeding tongs and bite you multiple times before you can say ouch. Expect a bite from this T to literally burn like hot grease. Always check to see where the T is in the enclosure before you open the lid. Make sure there is no possible way for the T to get out. Never handle this T. This may sound a bit extreme but if you follow these rules you shouldn't get tagged.

 

[freedumbdclxvi]

http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showthread.php?133925-Pterinochilus-murinus
http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showthread.php?270408-quot-its-about-as-painful-as-a-bee-sting-quot
And some reading for what happens if you get bit. Don't get an OBT as a first spider.

 

[shawno821]

I am not going to buy one of these yet, but what would you say to a newbie (who knows nothing about
Tarantulas or the forum) that is thinking about buying an obt as a first tarantula, and would i be right
in saying that obts are the chihuahuas of the tarantula world (temperment)?

Chihuahuas with venom...

 

[MrDave]

Methal's bite thread was the first thing I thought of when I read this question.

 

[BobGrill]

I've never had to open the lid to my OBTs enclosure all the way with the exception of rehousing.

 

[Sana]

I am a firm believer in the ladder system, beginner, intermediate, then advanced. OBTs should be considered an advanced T, and be kept by keepers that already have experience with beginner and intermediate species. I understand them to be fast, often very defensive, and have pretty potent venom. Sounds like an unfortunate combination for someone with little experience.

 

[gobey]

This is a troll topic?

Right?

RIGHT?????

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Chihuahuas with venom...

Chihuahuas with really potent nasty venom...

Like getting hot bleach shot into your veins....

And then clamps grabbing onto your joints and tendons impending musculoskeletal movement.

---------- Post added 12-14-2014 at 01:12 AM ----------

I've never had to open the lid to my OBTs enclosure all the way with the exception of rehousing.

This also...

Don't mind KKs? Never need to do more than open the top latch slightly and use long tongs for anything. My girl isn't messy either luckily.

 

[Poec54]

This is a troll topic?

Right?

You would think that anyone who read Methal's bite description this week wouldn't ask such a ridiculous question. OBT's ARE NOT for beginners.

To the 'manly men' out there: find another way to prove your masculinity.

 

[ARACHNO-SMACK48]

+1 You aren't gonna look so manly when your crying from a bite. Just saying. Be careful

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

You would think that anyone who read Methal's bite description this week wouldn't ask such a ridiculous question. OBT's ARE NOT for beginners.

To the 'manly men' out there: find another way to prove your masculinity.

+1 This topic is common sense, why would anyone buy a OBT if they were a beginner.
Venomous snakes & scorps are way more dangerous also, but T venom is pretty painful.

 

[Poec54]

+1 This topic is common sense, why would anyone buy a OBT if they were a beginner...T venom is pretty painful.

As Methal's thread and bite report this week made abundantly clear. They're not kid stuff. Every beginner considering an OBT needs to read those, along with the fools would recommend OBT's to them.

 

[NewAgePrimal]

As far as someone who knows nothing about tarantulas, no. Is the P. murinus a blood thirsty monster? Again, no.(well... maybe a little) Pterinochilus murinus is a beautiful and interesting species which demands respect and experience. I would steer any newcomer to the hobby away from this species, or any old world species for that matter. It's not only more practical, it's the responsible thing to do. And as far as chihuahuas go, I wouldn't recomend one to anyone. They make lousy hunting dogs, and they shake like they just downed a pack of red bulls while you weren't looking.

 

[Poec54]

As far as someone who knows nothing about tarantulas, no. Is the P. murinus a blood thirsty monster? Again, no.(well... maybe a little) Pterinochilus murinus is a beautiful and interesting species which demands respect and experience. I would steer any newcomer to the hobby away from this species, or any old world species for that matter. It's not only more practical, it's the responsible thing to do.

+1. No one's saying OBT's are evil monsters and that we're trying to scare people away from getting them (a lame argument used by the self-professed he-men that recommend them to beginners). But OBT's are territorial and often have little patience with intruders. They live with some relentless predators and that's how they're able to survive. A beginner is just too inexperienced and naïve to fully appreciate that, along with the speed they can move at. It's not fair to the spider, the person, and the other people they live with.

Unfortunately, due to the internet OBT's have become some sort of initiation ritual for insecure males out to prove their courage to the world. That's really what the hobby needs, huh?

 

[Martin1975]

Watch "Pterinochilus murinus bite report. (OBT, Orange B…" on YouTube
Pterinochilus murinus bite report. (OBT, Orange B…: http://youtu.be/B86JY1uKpsw

http://www.tarantulaforum.com/index.php?threads/1755/


Pmurinusbitereport.pdf
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2IgE7VpMIPlYktvQk5sci1jSVk/edit?usp=docslist_api


Hello
Not saying don't get an OBT,just read up see what you're allowing into your collection. An informed choice,is a good choice. Since I can give examples of how people can react,like I'd speak to a surfer and he'd say to me ... Did you hear of the guy that got bit by a shark ? And I'm thinking,seriously ? You didn't once think that was obvious ? Why did the shark come onto the beach and bite the guy ? No,people entered his domain and tempted fate. Same as people knowingly getting an OBT and many other higher classed venomous tarantulas,coming back saying I can't understand what went wrong the T bit me. Well,it was an obvious possible result and in no way the T's fault he was doing what nature intended for him if disturbed or confronted. So to finish this,if getting a T that is higher classed in care venom etc just make sure you've done your homework since I can't judge you but I will if I see a week later HELLO I was just bitten by ....

 

[truecreature]

Judging from your post history, this must be a joke thread

 

[gobey]

What if we rename it to Ornery Boring Thing?

My girl is BEAUTIFUL.... But has become more and more reclusive since I got her... Now she's a pet mound of dirt on a rock.

And the slings are by far the 2 most frustrating tarantulas I have to work with...

They're gorgeous tarantulas. But honestly overhyped I think hobby wise. There's cooler OW species... And clearly better ones to start with.

I think between the agression and reclusiveness of the OBT it would turn you off of tarantulas.

My porteri does nothing at all really. But she awakened a fascination in me for these animals and made me explore new species. Her pet rock attributes didn't turn me off. I'd rather see her not move... Than never see a prettier T at all.

People with a shy OBT who don't know better may go trying to prod it out of hiding too I'd bet.,,

Again I don't want to give any advice at all really to newbs... I'm not an expert by a long shot. My recommendations.. Get TKG... And get on arachnoboards and ask as many questions as you can.

Start with a new world terrestrial. Or a sling if you're the patient and scientific minded. And maybe avoid the typical G. porteri... They're grumpy and aren't fun to feed.

Then maybe get an OBT one day when you're learned and comfortable.... And by OBT I mean Other Baboon Tarantula. Like one with a horn. I wish I did.

 

[BobGrill]

I have to disagree about them being overrated. As far as baboons go, they're one of the best ones around.

 

[Sana]

I think I would like to try an OW someday... Just think I'll learn a lot more first. I don't ever feel the need to attempt to type a bite report while suffering any or all of the symptoms I've read about in other reports.