Matttoadman
Arachnoknight
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- Aug 11, 2016
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How far up the ladder before you consider getting a P. Canceroides?
They are easy to care for, but VERY aggresive (at least in every video I've seen them in). IF you're going by the ladder, I'd say it's a high 2 out of 3. Only because of the nature of the T. I think almost any person with a good head on their shoulders can take on 80% of the T's in the hobby, but that is just me. If, OP, you really wanted it as a first T, then do some research and get a sling. You can get used to the temperment amd humidity that way
what?Some end up with a Rosie as a first T. Some people even recommend them but they can be very defensive and have quite the nasty bite.
By any chance have you seen vids on youtube of them being 'aggresive'?They are easy to care for, but VERY aggresive (at least in every video I've seen them in). IF you're going by the ladder, I'd say it's a high 2 out of 3. Only because of the nature of the T.
Sorry my english isnt great and I worded that wrong. I mean some people recomend G. rosea/porteri as a first T. I have owned 2 and both have been more defensive than any of my Phormictopus.what?
i felt ready for a H mac after a hour or so of research 5 years ago. i def was not. check out my signature. thats all i have to say on this.. If they feel ready to care for that sp. after researching it properly then they should go ahead.
Thinking about it for an hour isnt exactly in depth reaserch. You may not have been ready for it. That doesn't mean others arent.i felt ready for a H mac after a hour or so of research 5 years ago. i def was not. check out my signature. thats all i have to say on this.
what is in depth research in your opinion? i looked up care, where it was from, read a bunch of random caresheets, watched vids, etc. etc. theres not much else to know, thats where experience comes in. research cant fully prepare you for the real thing.Thinking about it for an hour isnt exactly in depth reaserch. You may not have been ready for it. That doesn't mean others arent.
I have yet to see the very defensive side of mine then. All the factors you mention I agree with. My auratus is skittish as is one of my platus. My other platus and my cautus stand their ground and move towards me when opening enclosures but I aint had a pose as such yet.This is a very defensive species, but not difficult to deal with at all. They're slow and stand their ground rather than running. They have negligible venom, so you don't really need to worry about that. I love this species, I'd say it's an early intermediate in terms of experience. Just keep your fingers out of there!
Then I guess they shouldn't get the T they want because they may have to experience it?what is in depth research in your opinion? i looked up care, where it was from, read a bunch of random caresheets, watched vids, etc. etc. theres not much else to know, thats where experience comes in. research cant fully prepare you for the real thing.
i mean experience with other Ts with similar habits/care, just not venom. i think everyone should own a Psalmopoeus before getting any OW arboreal, theyre very fast and usually pretty defensive. have a good sized one for 6 months, or raise one from a sling, and i think they are ready.Then I guess they shouldn't get the T they want because they may have to experience it?