Temporarily freezing defensive tarantulas for rehouse

[GriffinSmith]

Has anyone ever temporarily frozen a fast or potent T for re-housing? If so did it have any adverse effects

 

[Draiman]

You don't put them in the freezer compartment, you put them in the fridge to gradually cool them down. Put your T into the freezer and you'll get an immobile T, yes, but that would only be because it would be dead. Even putting it in the fridge can be risky, a bit too long and you could kill the spider. I've done it before but I quickly realised it was unnecessary, because even the most defensive of species can easily be dealt with, for me at least.

 

[HighFlyer]

I would rather take a bite than possibly kill my T, but that's just me. I'm sure it can be done and if you're willing to risk it, have at it.

 

[ShadowBlade]

I did this to care for my wasp nests I used to keep.. I have never tried it on a T.. And can't say it would go on my 'recommended' list.. but opt for the fridge, not the freezer.

-Sean

 

[GailC]

I did it once with a OBT. Put it in the fridge for 5 minutes, slowed it down some but not a lot. There were no side affects.

 

[paassatt]

I'm of the opinion that if you're not ready to rehouse one of the more fast/defensive species without resorting to putting it in the fridge, you shouldn't own it.

 

[HighFlyer]

Wouldn't you have to take the T out of the enclosure in order to put it in the fridge anyway? Just rehouse it.. Unless I'm missing something?

 

[KoffinKat138]

It seems kinda messed up. There are other ways to deal with defensive T's than putting them in the freezer. You shouldnt even have to put a T in a fridge if its already in a cup. Imo If the T is too fast or mean that you feel you have to put it in a fridge, just get a spider that dosent put you on edge and work your way up.

 

[MrJohn]

Don't put tarantulas in the freezer, fridge, microwave, blender, toaster, crock-pot, magic bullet, oven, popcorn maker, washer, dryer, wok, fondue pot, pressure cooker, garbage disposal, coffee maker, trash compactor, dishwasher, waffle maker, or any other appliance you might own.

 

[dorvaan]

Don't put tarantulas in the freezer, fridge, microwave, blender, toaster, crock-pot, magic bullet, oven, popcorn maker, washer, dryer, wok, fondue pot, pressure cooker, garbage disposal, coffee maker, trash compactor, dishwasher, waffle maker, or any other appliance you might own.

ESPECIALLY the waffle maker!

 

[Mattybofmd]

Sorry friend but one should not own a T that they cannot care for without unneceassrily putting it into danger. Im sorry if this seems harsh but like most people on here I own all the nasty 1s OBTs Regalis Ornata lividium etc. And i have never had a problem with a rehouse. Just make sure you have taken all precautions and carefully extract the T using a paintbrush to lure it into a delicup or whatever you use and then use the brush to lure it into there new enclosure ive rehoused 100s by now never injured or lost 1 this way.

 

[mmfh]

Leggo my ephebopus!!!

 

[0siris]

Try the tarantula containment pouch method (courtesy of Hobo)

http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showthread.php?163426-Hobo-s-photos&p=1682620&viewfull=1#post1682620

post number 153

 

[vickywild]

I wouldn't personally..sounds far too risky. You might even end up with an even more pissed Tarantula because it's been freezing cold for 5 mins. I know I wouldn't be too happy.

 

[lokalyokal]

OBT SAID "(clearning throat first) uhh pardon me but is that all you've got....perhaps you didnt hear me....I said IS..... THAT..... ALL..... YOU...... GOT!!!!!" "ANSWER MEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

 

[MrJohn]

Hahahahahahahaha

 

[High_Rolling_T]

I too am of the thought that there s no need to cool a T down in order to transport it. There are many ways that it can be done without having too risk your T's health.

With that, the main reason I'm adding to this thread is that it amuses me the answers this topic gets whenever this comes up. It all just depends on who has been browsing the boards lately. The last thread I remember of this topic was a couple of months ago and I'd say was about 80% pro cooling the T if you wanna make the transfer go easier, where as this one seems 100% against it.

 

[Armstrong5]

A big +1 to paassatt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Bill S]

I'm of the opinion that if you're not ready to rehouse one of the more fast/defensive species without resorting to putting it in the fridge, you shouldn't own it.

I agree completely.

Adding to that - refrigerators can be set at a wide variety of temperatures, including close to freezing. A technique that works in one person's refrigerator for a particular size and species of tarantula might be a disaster in a different refrigerator with a different tarantula. It's way too easy to do a lot of damage without intending to. Better to stick with animals you feel comfortable working with.

 

[BobGrill]

I'm a rather forgetful person due to having ADHD, so I'd probably end up forgetting about the T. This method would be out of the question for me.