Rehome or be better?

[JediSamReye]

I have an interesting situation here. I have a handful of tarantulas, all have been New Worlds, everything has been great.
In may I bought a couple curly hairs while on vacation, and it came with a freebie, I was in the store, attempting to make sure I was getting the right things that I missed a pretty obvious one. The freebie is a old world. Cyriopagopus sp
I figured it out about a week into owning him, he was a tiny sling at time of purchase, now he has molted 2-3 times, hard to pin sown since he doesnt like to leave his hole for now. I have re-housed him twice, once from the pill bottle to a Tarantula Cribs treehouse mini, and then again to tree house medium which he is in now.
Every transfer has been really smooth, very slow walking, we take our time, and have catch cup and tongs ready. We have been really good with him, and in the tank he has never bolted, if anything he is literally a hole with a couple limbs out.
But I keep reading about how he is going to be like a blur of fangs, and being an asain aboral is even worse, and how it will basically hunt down and take out everyone I have ever loved.

So far, he seems fine, I respect him, I never leave cage doors unattended, I always use tongs in his tank, never bear hands. I have already bought a large treehouse to have him in later potentially.
But with all the fear posts I am cautious, about keeping him around.

I know its not for a beginner, but I would say I am not a beginner, but not a pro, not breeding them. Just like and respect, never handle. So what do you think? should I find them a new home? Should I just risk the bite down the road.

 

[A guy]

I have an interesting situation here. I have a handful of tarantulas, all have been New Worlds, everything has been great.
In may I bought a couple curly hairs while on vacation, and it came with a freebie, I was in the store, attempting to make sure I was getting the right things that I missed a pretty obvious one. The freebie is a old world. Cyriopagopus sp
I figured it out about a week into owning him, he was a tiny sling at time of purchase, now he has molted 2-3 times, hard to pin sown since he doesnt like to leave his hole for now. I have re-housed him twice, once from the pill bottle to a Tarantula Cribs treehouse mini, and then again to tree house medium which he is in now.
Every transfer has been really smooth, very slow walking, we take our time, and have catch cup and tongs ready. We have been really good with him, and in the tank he has never bolted, if anything he is literally a hole with a couple limbs out.
But I keep reading about how he is going to be like a blur of fangs, and being an asain aboral is even worse, and how it will basically hunt down and take out everyone I have ever loved.

So far, he seems fine, I respect him, I never leave cage doors unattended, I always use tongs in his tank, never bear hands. I have already bought a large treehouse to have him in later potentially.
But with all the fear posts I am cautious, about keeping him around.

I know its not for a beginner, but I would say I am not a beginner, but not a pro, not breeding them. Just like and respect, never handle. So what do you think? should I find them a new home? Should I just risk the bite down the road.

You starting with it as a sling is the best case scenario for you, you grow with it. You slowly adapt with its behavior.

But if you yourself don't feel comfortable with it, then probably find it a new home or get out of your comfort zone.

 

[NMTs]

I agree - if you've been comfortable with it up to this point, then there's not really any reason you should rehome it. Just continue to show it respect and use caution and you'll be fine. I've had NW species give me just as much trouble during rehousings as any OW species, so the risk isn't necessarily about getting bit, it's that if you do get bit by an OW then the results may be much more unpleasant. But there's no reason you should get bit if you are being careful.

 

[Ratmosphere]

You sound like you are being careful. At the end of the day it's up to you if you want to keep him. Just make sure to go into maintenance with a clear and alert mind every time you work with this species. If it is overwhelming, then rehoming is an option too.

 

[Brewser]

Treat Them All With Respect.
Only You Can Make The Call.
What's Best for the Spider and You.
"Cyriopagopus sp" ?
Do You know which species?
Keep on keeping on.
Best Regards,

 

[Arachnophobphile]

I have an interesting situation here. I have a handful of tarantulas, all have been New Worlds, everything has been great.
In may I bought a couple curly hairs while on vacation, and it came with a freebie, I was in the store, attempting to make sure I was getting the right things that I missed a pretty obvious one. The freebie is a old world. Cyriopagopus sp
I figured it out about a week into owning him, he was a tiny sling at time of purchase, now he has molted 2-3 times, hard to pin sown since he doesnt like to leave his hole for now. I have re-housed him twice, once from the pill bottle to a Tarantula Cribs treehouse mini, and then again to tree house medium which he is in now.
Every transfer has been really smooth, very slow walking, we take our time, and have catch cup and tongs ready. We have been really good with him, and in the tank he has never bolted, if anything he is literally a hole with a couple limbs out.
But I keep reading about how he is going to be like a blur of fangs, and being an asain aboral is even worse, and how it will basically hunt down and take out everyone I have ever loved.

So far, he seems fine, I respect him, I never leave cage doors unattended, I always use tongs in his tank, never bear hands. I have already bought a large treehouse to have him in later potentially.
But with all the fear posts I am cautious, about keeping him around.

I know its not for a beginner, but I would say I am not a beginner, but not a pro, not breeding them. Just like and respect, never handle. So what do you think? should I find them a new home? Should I just risk the bite down the road.

You're doing just fine and from what you stated you're not a new keeper.

Treat all tarantulas with the same respect NW and OW then there is less of a window of making a huge mistake.

Most keepers never get bit regardless of which world version of T they have.

Respect is key and not over-confidence especially with rehouses.

A big thing is if you live with other people that they are ok with keeping OW's. This is the only reason why I do not have them.

 

[Gevo]

This is actually one of my hesitations in this hobby as someone who doesn't want a big collection and is interested only in New Worlds--the freebies!

As others have said, it sounds like you're doing fine, and bites are not inevitable if you exercise caution and have a healthy respect for the animals. That said, you're the only one who knows what the risks and risk tolerances of your home are. Personally, I'd probably be looking to rehome it, but that's only because I know what I want and what I am willing to manage and what I'm not willing to manage at this point in time, so it's very much an individual call to make. If it's just you or you and other adults, and if you feel reasonably confident and aren't overly anxious about it and have been managing just fine up until now, keep doing what you're doing, but if, say, you've got young kids and no way to isolate your tarantulas to minimize risk, you might need to make a different call.

 

[viper69]

If it eats your neighbors that you hate, it's a win-win in my book.

one thing to remember, all Ts as they get larger do become more confident with size. My Poki's and some of my African species were perfect examples of confidence growing, esp my P met.

 

[herpetogeorgie]

It sounds like you're approaching this with respect it deserves. If you are feeling comfortable with the arrangement, I see no reason to change it.

As others have said, starting with a little sling is the best way to have started.

 

[IntermittentSygnal]

Just keep vigilant and be prepared for a bolt/runner when opening the enclosure for any reason. I am taking a tip to use full cork bark rounds on spicy arboreals, so the open exit hole can be covered when the lid needs to be opened. (Of course this only works if they don’t dig underground for a second exit.)

 

[Introvertebrate]

Just keep vigilant and be prepared for a bolt/runner when opening the enclosure for any reason. I am taking a tip to use full cork bark rounds on spicy arboreals, so the open exit hole can be covered when the lid needs to be opened. (Of course this only works if they don’t dig underground for a second exit.)

The next time I make an arboreal hide, I will seal the bottom hole, so there's only one exit.

 

[Nitroxide]

I think there's a certain fear in keeping new worlds for beginners, the important thing is that you are aware and are extra cautious already. The fact you started off with him as a sling will give you the chance to get used to rehousing and overall experiencing a new world, you also have the experience already with your old worlds.

I personally started off with a new world pretty early on when I started (adult P.Murinus) and he taught me a lot on being extra cautious and being creative with rehousing so he doesn't bolt off. You already started off on a positive path with him, I personally wouldn't see any reason to rehome.

 

[Stu Macher]

The most important thing is husbandry imo. A secure environment. And just common sense, which it sounds like you already have.