The Importance of Staying Calm

[gabrieldezzi]

Today I had my first escape attempt down in the T room in over a year. The offender you may ask? Not any of my fast or medically significant species, but my big and greedy Pamphobeteus sp. platyomma (Around 5 inches DLS). I was rehousing him into a new enclosure when I lifted the catch cup he immediately bolted to under a chair.

Luckily, I always account for freak situations like this and took the time to meticulously "T-proof" the room, any gaps in the walls sealed, the only window is extremely high up and was sealed air-tight. There is only one means of exit, the door into the room, which is outfitted with a code lock. The door is also low enough to the ground that it gets caught on the carpet, meaning no T can scuttle under it.

I remained calm, lifted the chair, and lightly tapped the T into a catch cup with a paintbrush, and placed him into his new enclosure. I remained calm the entire time and even prepared for such an event to happen, and I think this experience proved me to be a decently experienced keeper to myself.

Just a reminder for all of the newer hobbyists to always stay calm during escape attempts. A good keeper can prevent escape attempts before they happen, sure, but what separates a good keeper from an experienced keeper is your ability to think on the spot and handle these potentially dangerous situations in a swift and safe manner for both you and the animal.

 

[Tentacle Toast]

I'll bet panic kills more than cancer in the grand scheme of things. Spot on, friend.

 

[TheraMygale]

I'll bet panic kills more than cancer in the grand scheme of things. Spot on, friend.

P murinus on a mission.

 

[kingshockey]

you left out the cuss words you must have directed at the t when it made its run

 

[gabrieldezzi]

you left out the cuss words you must have directed at the t when it made its run

Oh believe me, plenty were said.

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

I had one escape In my bedroom 8 plus years ago I had to wait hours for it to come out to catch it . Fun times …..

 

[Tentacle Toast]

you left out the cuss words you must have directed at the t when it made its run

Oh believe me, plenty were said.

"Bless his heart"

 

[Brewser]

Keeper staying calm is necessary.

Keeping the Arachnid calm is also advantageous.

If things aren't going smoothly, and you can, try again after time to Chill out.

 

[viper69]

At least it was large and not a 1/4” sling

 

[Charliemum]

Maybe next time let him come out the cup himself instead of poking I learnt that a long time ago with pampho, they don't appreciate being told where to go.... but who does

 

[Spinnenfritzi]

If things aren't going smoothly, and you can, try again after time to Chill out.

That advice is crucial. Sometimes its better to take a step back and be flexible.
I often feel the urge of :" i started it so i have to finish".
But especially when you start getting better at reading the situations with your spiders it is good for both to take a break if one of you feels stressed.