so sad but not painful

[bigTimeLoser89]

well i was cleaning in my G.pulchra tank today she is about 3.5" inches and she came to meet me i didnt think nothing of it becuz i handle her often and all the sudden she bites me i was like WTF the bite didnt hurt and after bout 6 hours or so not much has happen sept a sore finger and a head ache any one else been bitten by this trantula??? Brazillan blacks are handleable right???

 

[PapaSmurf]

im pretty sure brazillan blacks are handlable maybe a little nervous?

 

[arachnopunks]

It's been said all to often, these little buggers are individual. Laws of probability dictate this kind of thing. While most G. pulchras are docile by nature there is always going to be anomalies. I've seen video of someone handling a T. blondi without a bite. I would suggest offering food and the T may settle down and allow being held later on. Don't let this deter you from T keeping.

 

[SpiderTwin]

G. pulchra's are known to be doscile, but it does depend on the individual. Did you let the T know you were there first before you got close to it? It's not a bad idea to touch the hind end with a paint brush or something to let it know you're there.

Don't let it get ya down, feed her and let her know you're there first and see what happens.

 

[nemesis6sic6]

yes

Every T is an individual I belive also.

I have held my irminia many times

She is so docile,so fast though.

I have never seen a threat posture from her.

Maybe she was raised that way.

some people (including me) say roseas are evil

some say they're gentle as a rock.

I belive they're just individual Ts

like we are individual people.

have a nice day.

geo

 

[Bry]

G. pulchra are known for their hearty appetites. Maybe she was hungry and thought you smelled like a cricket?

Bry

 

[Nixy]

Docile yes.
But I notice alot of people define docile in terms of dog, cat, hamster. And forget these Are Tarantula's.
And they think of the word docile as....
1. ready and willing to be taught
2. gentle
Where in terms of Tarantulas one has to remember the word docile should be more defined as easily managed or controlled.

I myself prefer to think of the " docile" species as More tolerant.
Able to withstand or endure an adverse environmental condition.
EI: We huge stinky strange mammals that pick them up.

T's are great. My daughters love them. I love them as Pets. But I won't fool myself or them by thinking or telling them that these creatures have any return affection for them or I. I am grateful for the tolerance of some species that allow us to handle them without regular porforation. I love the looks in my daughters eyes when they handle them.
But it is Always kept in mind these are Wild creatures. Not domesticated. Not willing to learn new tricks or roll over for a belly rub.
Everytime you handle a T you have to remember. It's a Bug. A beautiful bug. A bug willing to allow itself to be handled. Probably with some dim hope in it's bug brain that this giant creature holding it won't eat It this time. But there is Always a chance it might turn around and sink in fangs for no other reason then it Is a bug. Even your willing, domestic, clearly docile, sweet and lovable cat or dog will Bite.
Why be surprised when a T does it?

 

[AudreyElizabeth]

What Nixy has said is entirely true.......