JJC
Arachnopeon
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- Jul 5, 2016
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Recently acquired my first T., a GBB, and I can already see where this is going....
I never realized the seemingly infinite number of choices out there. So my question is two part...
1. Recommendations for the next one (or two). I was thinking maybe an arboreal or at least something a bit different than the GBB, for variety's sake. I would prefer a T that stays fairly visible.
2. Specific Ts to avoid, based mainly on bite risk. I realize that a bite is almost inevitable at some point and I would like to steer clear of any species whose venom would be considered dangerous, relatively speaking. Of course I can handle a swollen/painful finger or an arm that might be a little uncomfortable for a few days. What I want to avoid is the trip to the ER with CNS or CV issues. I know that toxicity is a relative term and we all won't react the same to a given bite...is there some kind of "venom hierarchy" that can be used as a guide?
Thanks in advance for all the great feedback...
I never realized the seemingly infinite number of choices out there. So my question is two part...
1. Recommendations for the next one (or two). I was thinking maybe an arboreal or at least something a bit different than the GBB, for variety's sake. I would prefer a T that stays fairly visible.
2. Specific Ts to avoid, based mainly on bite risk. I realize that a bite is almost inevitable at some point and I would like to steer clear of any species whose venom would be considered dangerous, relatively speaking. Of course I can handle a swollen/painful finger or an arm that might be a little uncomfortable for a few days. What I want to avoid is the trip to the ER with CNS or CV issues. I know that toxicity is a relative term and we all won't react the same to a given bite...is there some kind of "venom hierarchy" that can be used as a guide?
Thanks in advance for all the great feedback...