wow yours are so mean! I've had my red form "rosie" for two years and she's the sweetest most mild mannered little thing. never been aggressive, she even lets me pinch grab her. maybe just got lucky
Even tho I was aware of the popular opinion that they were fasting a lot and moody, I decided to get a rosie anyway because it was the more accessible one. I was surprised to see her behavior. The last owner did not handle her a lot and I did not care if my tarantula was going to be handleable or not, but I wanted to try to see how she did. She is a complete sweetheart. In one year, I've been handling her a lot and she never bit, never did a threat posture, goes on my shoulder when I walk around the house, to be honest I have never seen a nicer tarantula in my whole life (some of my friends are breeders and have 200+ tarantulas). I put her in the hand of my friends who have never handled one and she does fantastic. Obviously I test her every time just to be sure and do proper education on how to handle her. I am also the only one to pick her up from her enclosure. However, she is an extremely picky eater and fasts a lot. But in her behavior, she truly is an exception of the species.
This is a really interesting and informative video. I personally am not thinking about buying a tarantula, I'm way too scared. Watching them on my iPad is realistic enough for me !! Thanks for taking the time to make all these videos, I really enjoy them 👍🏼
My first T was a Brachypelma Beohmei and she is still with me, very docile and has never reared or tried to bite me or my family. My second T was a Theraphosa Stirmi and oh boy, she was not the cuddly type. Very fun to observe and feed but she would attack my misting bottle if I wasn't careful wetting her moss.
this vid is why i got a scorpion instead...and even though its a malaysian jungle giant (blue spiniferi) which are known to be highly aggressive, it is far more predictable and manageable than T's
I don't know much about spiders but I really like that you do these demonstrations using a paint brush. It's so gentle and the spiders aren't really being poked. Really good videos!
Have you considered a Pink Zebra Beauty? They are new to the hobby but super docile. They are essentially a pet rock lol. I purchased one as my first and he's seriously amazing.
Rosies are known (by hobbyists more than non, obviously) to have mood swings. They'll be totally chill one moment, and then get super cranky all the sudden. I am totally into avics and had a really great first tarantula, despite the skittish nature and fast running speeds. Studying them before a purchase is key! Thanks for the information and video on behalf of those new people interested in tarantulas. :)
I have just gotten one, she's very iffy. but she has never bitten anyone, she's young and she let's me and my little sister hold her, she only gets a tad scared and starts moving fast. but e had been fasting and not easing her crickets xc
you absolutely right.. I wanted a tarantula sling and started to research which species is the best for handling and all the pets stores and online stores recommend the Rosehair.. However when I started to read about them I saw the comments that everybody complains how moody and bitchy they are.. They famous for their mood swings and long fasting ..So thank God I did my research and got the curly hair tarantula sling instead and he/she is a sweetheart!! She is still a baby but no flicking hair at all ,no treat pose, just run fast but it's normal at that age,they slow down as they grow.. In my opinion as far as i researched the best 3 Tarantulas for handling (the most docile ones) are the curly hair, the pink toe (avic avic, but they are jumpy and fast) and the Chilean flame tarantula (euathlus sp. red) the Chilean flame tarantula is a dwarf species they don't grow big ,they stay about 3 inch leg span but they are super docile and calm .. I think this 3 is the best.. :)
+Christine Bruce yea the Chilean flame dwarf tarantula (euathlus sp red) are definitely the best beginner's! ! i gotta curly hair sling too she never flick hair never a threat pose but she bolt, she is skittish and run to the hills and don't wanna do anything with me but I'm sure she will calm down as she will grow . however the Chilean dwarf flame is a sweetheart .. they are not just super docile but they are famous for wanna walk on your hand every time you open the tank they curious and sweet .. they don't grow big and they grow very slow but it's worth it, they have the best temperament. .
+monique baby yeah, i'm wanting to get a curly hair too. my first was a rosehair and she was a total sweetheart. i'm looking for a pink toe right now too though. XD
I find my Porteri to be moody,on one day I can coax her out and handle her no problem,the next day she threatens. But since most spiders don't like to be handled ,I just check the mood.when she is out of her enclosure,she is really docile.
This was the type of spider that almost tagged me- Sharon, my tarantula when I was a kid. Most of the time she would let me handle her, no worries, but one time she span and almost tagged me. No threat posture, nothing, just spin launch and bite. Just a bad day for her I guess. Also, she was a master of escaping from her tank- she had a heated converted aquarium. She used to crawl into my bed whilst I slept and end up under my pillows by my hand. As a kid I thought she was just being friendly. As an adult I guess it was something to do with body heat. Weirdly, she was killed by a locust. As far as I could tell, it kicked her somehow, and the next day I found her dead :( It was about two weeks after a moult so I wondered if that had something to do with it. I'd waited for her exoskeleton to harden, but still, something went wrong.
Brazilian Blacks are fantastic for a beginner. However, no matter what species you have, and no matter what you think about its general temperament, always test with a paintbrush to see how it's feeling at that moment if you're going to handle.
Hi from the UK Chile roses are in most pet shops.A worse starter pet can't be imagined iv been bitten twice by roses.My favourite starter is the curly hair brachypelma albopilosum very docile.You obviously love your T,s ignore the idiots and stick to what your doing.You just got a new subscriber.Tony
I ended up getting a B. Albopilosum as my first Tarantula a couple of months ago and she's so chilled it's unbelievable, I've bought an A. Geniculata, a GBB, a G. Pulchripes and an L. Parahybana since then lol.
from what i have learned is that the Grammastola rosea is not the most docile spider , but very easy to keep spider , no humidity levels and all that , the Curly hair turantula's are very docile spiders but the humidity is kind of tricky to maintain
+lordlapswans B.smithi ( Mexican red knee ) is also a dry species easy to maintain like a Rosea tho with Honduran curly hairs iv'e never had a issue taking care of em
Thank you so much for the warning. I was told to get a rose hair because of their docility as my first T. Having seen this, I will be very careful what I choose as my first and do a lot more research. Much appreciate the info. :)
I have a Rose Hair, Curly Hair, Golden Knee, and Red Knee, and we have used a Chilean Rose for 15 years for our bug shows, because my boss was told it was the most docile one! We have never had a problem though. Just out of curiosity, I just prodded them all with a stick. None of them barely moved. Interesting to hear your experience, thank you for the info.
Tbh although ppl will fight me on this: Why even TRY to get a CRT in the first place? Most beginners will aim for colours or something handleable and they aren't colourful or handleable so what is the point? (Beginner's point of view)
This is so helpful! I've been thinking about getting a T for a few years now and everyone was trying to convince to get a Rh. I'm for sure going to do more research :)
+Raising Robertsons I am not against rosies in any way, and they really are great animals, I just strongly believe there are several better options for beginners. let me know if you have any questions!
+Raising Robertsons A curly hair is ALOT better than a rosehair any day of the week, sure individuals may vary but if you look on arachnoboards there have been multiple bite reports from rose-hairs. I have yet to see a bite report from a B. Albopilosum (curly hair). If you do decide to get a rose-hair you should be cautious since they tend to be bipolar and randomly refuse food that can worry a new T-owner (i havent fed my rose-hair in over 3 months) , you've been warned. Look on arachnoboards to find if there's a curly hair bite report -- you cant. Best starter T in my opinion without the hassle of it being bi-polar + fasting for several months. and not only that, they're dirt cheap too! you can get a 2inch juvi for 5$
+mrcokez1 very good advice. I would choose a curly over a Rosie any day of the week for a new beginner. they are the best beginner T out there, tbh, not just because of their temperament, but they are readily available as well, unlike the Euathlus sp. Red (best beginner in my opinion, but hard to find)
+Raising Robertsons RobC is the man to go to if you want T knowledge. The man is a expert, literally. look him up on youtube. Jon3800 is good too for newer T owners.
Interesting. The only taranula I ever owned was a Grammostola Rosea. I had her for 9 years, she was 14 years old when she died. I got the species because it was recommended to me "the classic docile beginner spider". After watching this video I can clearly relate to it. Over the years I've seen all postures demostrated in this clip in my spider: Jumpiness, chilled out total calmness, aggressiveness and defense. There was no way to tell her mood before opening her enclosure. She did bombard every now and then as well, without provocation. At other times she was extremely relaxed and I could handle her (which I rarely did). She also randomly stopped feeding, would then just kill the crickets and throw them into a corner, for months. I got used to her moods and just treated her with great carefulness, never got bitten. Though, even only having this one experience with one individual, I don't think I would recommend the species to a total beginner myself.
I have a Chile Flame T and i think it's one of best First Tarantulas to get. They don't get big, I have never seen my one get defensive even before and after molting.
100% Agree with you on this vid, My G.rosea was find before her molt, after, she wants to kill everything she sees! Deffo not one for a beginner. What can people possibly find wrong with what you're doing in the vid, everything looks fine. Gained a new sub
+iKd0tP Thank you very much. The only thing I can see people thinking is wrong is that they think I do this all the time to piss them off on purpose. Obviously this is a demonstration, and I take care of all of my animals like they are my children. People just don't know how to put 2 and 2 together, apparently.In any case, thank you so much for subscribing (:
Nice video. I thought about a rose but opted instead for a pink zebra beauty. I almost had him for 3 years, but he died this past July. I held him only once and probably could have a few more times. He has attacked the straw I used a few times and primarily after a molt when I suspect they're the most hungry and moody. Also too, the time of season is important. My T would be the most docile during late fall and through the winter. Take care.
i have never had problems with Queen Brachio. had her since 2010 and my friend had her nearly 5 years before me, but lost interest in her. the only time i have ever seen her defensive at all (which was deserved in a sense) was when i was bringing stuff to my room, and i tripped not only dropping several things on top of the terarium but also falling against the shelf myself. i love holding her, though when she is out and well on me she tends to rest on my shoulder. it's cute ^_^.
Wow, I narrowly dodged a bullet a few years back. I was interested when I was 19/20 in getting a tarantula and my local pet store had the usual rose hair and swore they were easy and i could hold it all the time. Not that I would, but if it bit me I know I would be scared to touch it ever again. I actually am super afraid of spiders. Tends to send me into full blown panic. has my whole life. But a travelling "zoo" handler put a tarantula in my hands and I held and played with it for what felt like decades (after I stopped panicking and started to be interested) before returning it to its enclosure. I held it through the chocolate skunk demo and all sorts. So at that point I started not seeing them as spiders. They intrigued me. Now I live next to a lake and my fear of spiders has shot through the roof. Part of me wonders had I found the right tarantula if it would have been therapeutic in treating my fear, much like that fond childhood memory. When I say fear I don't mean squeal. I mean I can't breathe and my reactions become unpredictable. A small yellow house spider can have me watching the ceilings, nooks, and corners in terror for at least a week. I don't get how tarantulas are even slightly less scary for me. Its entirely irrational.
+MillyMouse3 I understand what you mean completely. I am actually not very fond of true spiders, and while I am not afraid of them, I will avoid them if I can. Tarantulas, on the other hand, do not scare me and its almost like they are a different animal completely. I used to be very scared of spiders in general, and never would have thought to find myself keeping over 20 of the biggest spider-like animals. They are extremely interesting, and I couldn't see myself not having at least one in my care at all times. I hope you can find a tarantula that helps you overcome your fear (: Its a great thing to be able to do
Great video! I'm glad to know it's not just mine. My G. rosea is exactly as you describe: when she first moved in (and for a few days after I clean her tank), she was docile and I could handle her. But after she gets comfortable in her territory, if I approach her gently with a straw, she attacks the hell out of it. If you tickle her hind legs while she is still adjusting to her environment, she will walk forward -- but once she is settled and confident, she reacts by turning right around and brings out the fangs. Here is a pic of my girl in "not today" mood: i.imgur.com/rmcqAkv.jpg I still think they make great pets, as long as the owner doesn't try to handle any spider acting like that. I pick her up in a soup bowl now...
My first rose hair lived for 18 years. at one time she didnt eat for nearly a year because i put her in a closet and forgot about her. I handled her a lot. my second only lived for a year in my care. it died as a juvanile. I handled it but it was a quick little thing. my third is over 10 years now and she does not like to be handled. only once have i held her. now i have a shy red knee sling that i have not touched. it just molted and is starting to look more like a tarantula.
Great video. I actually included the link in a comment on one of my videos. Someone was asking about handling their rose hair and I referred them to your video since you focused on their behavior and what not, where my video just talks about them as a species etc.
+chris egnoto thank you very much (: I appreciate you referring to my video! I read your comment to cj, and you are spot on with your advice! I wouldn't add anything else, you gave him great information (:
i have an avic avic (pink toe), like the video says they are arboreal, and very fast when they wanna be, but we baught her as a juvenile and she has slowed down a little as she has matured. she was definately the perfect choice for us as a starter tarantula, she is usually happy to come out and can be just held by my husband qhile i clean her tank, very docile... our latest treat is a gooty ornimental spiderling... not so good as a first, very skittish, potent venum, but beautiful if you want something just to look at. i suppose it depends what you want to do qith your tarantula. please can anyone planning their firat do a lot of research first though, make surw your qilling to care for them for 20 years. if you get a female she may well live that long.
Before I got my very first T I watched all your vids and you helped me choose the euathlus sp. red. Love her so much! I ended up getting a g rosea as my second T, your videos really helped as I learned to be very careful and cautious with her and I am fully expecting mood swings to happen too (she is a red form which is apparently the grumpiest/most defensive color form). Just want to say thank you for making this video, helped me to make an informed decision and taught me to excercise caution.
+Hyogail Euathlus sp Red is probably the best T you can get as a beginner. I have never heard of or seen a defensive Euathlus sp. Red. they are great tempered, easy to care for, and they don't get very big. you made an excellent choice and I'm sure you will enjoy your new hobby much more by making that first choice. thanks for watching my videos and I'm glad they helped you out!
I've had a couple of rose hairs and a Goliath I'd handle them about twice a week and never had a problem with a defensive posture except around feeding time like when I'd move there water when they would be near it or cleaning the cage when crickets were in the cage
I never liked the color of rose hairs. Why do you have 4? Love your names as well. At one pointe can you do a video of how you came up with the names of your tarantulas?
+Jon Boynton (236lbsnomore) thanks! I have 4 because one was my first (inexpensive to start with), the baby was a freebie, I rescued one, and the other I bought to celebrate Save a Spider Day last year (:
This video makes me glad that I did my research before getting my T and why I try to persuade people to not get a g rosea as a first T. Great video, you got a sub. Random question, what were the blue things in the water dish?
I am shocked to see them react that way. My first T is a male Grammostola rosea (Chilian Rose Hair) from PetSmart, and my second is a feamale Grammostola rosea from the Serpatarium. Both are very calm and easy to handle. It could be that mine are a rarity I guess. The male has lived longer than I was told he would, this is his 7th year with me, and though he is slow and showing his age, is still very friendly. My third T is a Brachypelma boehmei ( Mecican Fire Leg) from the Serpatarium that turned out to be a female. Sadly she is very good at getting stuck in the strangest places and was very defensive so I never hold her. My fourth T is a Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens ( Green Bottle Blue ) from the Serpatarium. She has never been defensive, but she does this thing with her front legs if you open her tank up as if she is looking for you, almost like a mating tap so I have always been to scared to try and pick her up. My fifth and most recent addition is a Poecilotheria metallica ( Gooty Sapphire Ornamental ) from the Serpatarium. I have been working my way up to getting this T from the start. I would never try to hold a pokie, and though she is a mean eater, she has never once shown any defensive posturing. I wonder if you just got very unlucky, or maybe I am just very very lucky for all of my T's to be as calm as they are. Defensive Rose Hairs though is a shock to me.
could you please make a vid of how to actually get a tarantula of of its viv for handling because I've recently acquired a b.smithi that is extremely docile and handleable but I'm just not sure how to remove it without it getting annoyed.
+ultragamer 747 of course I will!! I will demonstrate with my own B. smithi if you would like, and try some others for variety. I'll see about posting that video within the next week for you. good request!
I would make sure I have the right temperature and humidity if the spider is too cold or hot or too dry and so on it is going to be stressed 24/7 and never allow you to hold it.
+Cameron Johnson The rest of my Ts are perfectly happy in the conditions they are in, and the Rosies are known to be one of the easiest species to take care of. Since they are a desert species, they do not require high humidity, and a water dish provides all the moisture they need. They are also comfortable with whatever temperature a person is comfortable at, so they are actually fine with room temperatures. They are just temperamental by nature.
Rose tarantualas are the shiba inu,s (doge) of spiders. they do NOT make good first pets for their species. shiba inus don't make good first dogs. and rosehairs are bad first spiders.
It might have been the bristles on the brush, because the spiders probably assume that since its fuzzy that it is another tarantula and they are very territorial
+Senshii84 ok in that case I have no explanation for their unfounded aggressive behavior. I have a mature male Avic and not once has he gone into a threat posture, I know that they are not the same species, but I can understand how badly it would suck to have such an easily provoked T.
+Elijah Dark Avics are actually known to be one of the most docile species, and I have two of them myself. They are nowhere near the same as the G. rosea
Elijah Dark Yeah mine are just great. I didn't want to get an arboreal, though, until I got experience with the easier to take care of terrestrials. I decided a few weeks ago that it was time haha
My rose hair (Bani) mood varies all the time. She has never ever used the defensive pose or flicked hairs but there has been days when i have gone to push her onto my hand she turns around and jumps at it kinda thing. I have never handled her because i was scared of this but my dad does most of the time. I think rose hairs are okay depending on how confident you are
+Elle Fuentes I agree. and although tarantulas cannot sense fear like snakes can, it depends on your movements and your breath. If you breathe on them because you are nervous, they feel it and it freaks them out haha. But yeah, I've seen my rosies do the turn and lunge kinda thing when they don't want to be disturbed.
Elle Fuentes I've noticed that most of my Ts are completely different while in pre-molt. My G. pulchripes was the calmest thing in the world, but after she molted, she strikes at me and won't let me move her to clean her enclosure or fill her water haha silly little thing
+Fabian del Rosario Baldur I notice this with a lot of my tarantulas. It seems they bog down and chill out a lot when they are in pre-molt, then pick back up after they do molt.
+Senshii84 You're actually right about what you said on your video about not holding any Ts that show signs of defensive behavior. My B. Smithi acts like a grumpy rose hair too.. Also, a lot of people talking about Ts having their own personalities like a dog,cat,or human. Do you think that's true?? Cool demo video btw :)
+Jerum Distura thank you!! While I do believe that each T has their own 'personality', I would never compare them to a cat or a dog, and especially a human. They physically do not have the brain to have emotions and complex personalities like any of these animals, yet they are intelligent, and they do show their own little quips and behaviors.
+Senshii84 Yes, they're indeed smart. I don't know if you watched a video here in TH-cam about a female B. Smithi escaping her enclosure couple of times with the use of intelligence. The name of the video is called How Intelligent are Spider? -- the escape
To be completely honest thee only time one of my T's have EVER gotten ticked off is when I have tried to touch them with something like a paint brush, they have never reacted to my hand though.
+David Miller I will never put my hand in a tarantulas enclosure without first testing its mood with an object like a paintbrush. I have had several instances where if it would have been my hand instead, I would have been bit. Tarantula keepers that test moods before handling a T are keepers that never get bit.
+hitsumiku30 i disagree. ive had many bad experiences with my rose hairs and only 1 out of 4 that have been nice but i still handle most. you need captive bred which is harder to find otherwise they are wild caught and thats where the bad temperament comes from. some may be moody cause temperament is never guaranteed with all tarantulas but as long as you can get a captive bred one then you are most likely good.
great video, you convinced me to buy another type of tarantula. What type of tarantula do you recomend for a begginer but does get to big (about 3 inches leg span). any desert species if you can. thank you
I am a beginner owner never had any experience and i have the same tarantula as well but I have never seen the bad side like this, my t molted at least 4 times and she's let me pick her up every time (although I don't handle her too often because I figure t's need their own space) so far she hasn't had any mood swing or had been defensive like shown in the video, I really didn't know they can be really defensive and aggressive
TheKoolkrow It really depends on the individual...Despite the evidence in this video, there are some extremely docile Rosies out there. It's just a matter of finding one that consistently doesn't mind being held.If you want me to give you a name, the Curly Hair is one I would feel comfortable giving you, as I have never heard a story of these guys being mean. Also, a Mexican Red Knee would be a great one, although they are expensive as adults. Slings and Juveniles of this species can be quite flighty, so if you can't get an adult, I'd say get a Curly Hair.Arizona Blondes seem to be reluctant to bite as well.
Geeez Teeez they are looking for a way to get over their fear of spiders. I would say being able to comfortably hold a tarantula is a great way to get over that fear.
+Geeez Teeez this is true, but I have to commend people that are willing to try and get over their fears this way. It is not easy for some people, and I rly admire those that even want to try. Therefore, I gave suggestions on Ts that are least likely to bite.
So how do you keep the temperature and humidity at the right level in tarantula enclosures? Just curious, I'm doing my research and contemplating on whether I should get one or not, the only "tarantula." The only tarantula like species I have are the Sydney Funnel Web and the bird eater and there's no chance in hell I am housing anyone of those two lol.
+Tamara D Honestly, I keep a lot of Ts that are perfect at room temperature and the humidity comes from the water dish if they need any humidity. I keep a lot of desert species, so they do not require any misting or additional care. Slings naturally dry out faster, so they do need a bit higher humidity, so I keep them in small containers with a few holes in the side and I mist them once in a while to keep it humid for them until they can use a water dish.
That's very odd senshii, both of my first tarantulas (both sadly passed away) were c. roses, and both of them were incredibly tame. I guess it must be down to the individual spider :)
My Chilean rose just molted and measures up to 5.5" in leg span. She's very cranky unless she's eaten a day prior to handling. She hates it so much and is very hard to maneuver her because she will not budge. I refrain from handling my Ts as much as possible as is. But I do occasionally.
+Zephy Martin Yeah I don't handle mine simply because they get nothing from it, unlike snakes who become tame the more they are handled. I only handle if I am demonstrating or teaching others about them, I don't do it just because I'm bored and I can haha
+Senshii84 For sure. Tarantulas don't really understand what's going, other than they're not home and it's standing on something that's alive and much larger than them. Tink gets so stressed after I hold her. :(
+Zephy Martin right. I can't stand when people tell me that they 'learn' to be around people and can be conditioned to handling like snakes can. No, they cannot. Maybe to some small, tiny degree, but they will always have their mood swings
Have you ever used your hands to move them? I don't have a chilean rosehair exactly, but my girlfriend does and she hasn't had a problem with her. I have a A. Avicularia/Metallica mix and i haven't had any problems(I use my hands a lot with her). She is very very gentle, but skiddish.
I have had my rose hair for 2 years. He has been very handled. he is super chill and relaxed. sits with me and watches tv. I have never really had any aggressive behavior other then right before his molt when he was mister grumpy gills. I personally think that before you purchase any pet like this you do full research. you should also ask the people who work at the pet store about their behavior and eating habits.
+Angel Lilly I have done extensive research before I purchased my first T a year ago. Since then, I have had sufficient experience to know how to care for these animals, and I know and understand their behaviors pretty well. I'm not claiming to be an expert at all, but I do know what I'm doing. Also, I wouldn't trust any pet store to give accurate info on a tarantula's care. Just saying...
I also started out with this same spider for my first and she has been a charm. All spiders can be defensive, temperamental spiders whether they are known to be docile or not. Just keep that in mind. ;)
Your video was great. Thanks for posting it. I have 2 NCFs myself, and they both have perma-PMS (very moody, and liable to flip out on you at a moment's notice.) I bought them both out of sympathy, since their homes at the time were dismal. They are my first & second Ts. Not a good spider to learn from & build up confidence with. I do love my girls, but I think I'll just go with a nice Chaco next time.
I compleatly agree with you+ they goes into long fasts, that can be worriesome for a beginner! I Always vote for a Brachypelma albopilosum as the perfect beginner speicies!
Always heard they had touchy temperaments. I am glad mine is pretty docile. More docile than my G.Pulchra. My G. Pulchra isn't mean, it's just skittish in comparison. Though It's tiny in comparison as well. Just jumped from a sling to a juvenile.
What would be a food tarantula in Australia to own cuz we don't have mexican red knees or other docile spiders . we can only really buy bird eating spiders :(
+'Rayne_SkyX ' no, never use sponges or paper towels as a source of water. They carry god awful amounts of bacteria and could become a huge problem. Use a water dish with clean water. I put glass marbles in mine to keep my feeders from drowning themselves
clad u done this video I totally agree with you I have had 3 and have one at the moment she is a little shit ...bipolar tralunta lol some time she is calm and loves coming out and sit on hand other days well she is let's say bad mood but u just can not help love them ....pink toe all day as a first but do jump but people who see my pink toes all say they are so nice to handle
I've had the same experience with my Rose hair, she's been aggressive since the day I got her, I've told several people not to get Rosies as first Ts. They're awesome, but I wouldn't suggest it as a first.
mine doesnt do that, though hes been at a school for years maybe hes used to being held can they get used to it or is he just a nice on i really hope you answer because now you're scaring me XD hes never done that to me im the only one that regularly holds him and feed him. i hope ya answer
hey there! that's really cool that the school has an education tarantula. (: I wish my school would have haha but it really depends on the tarantula itself and it's personality...some are consistently mean and nasty, like mine, and some are consistently calm and forgiving. but every tarantula has the potential to bite and every tarantula will have its moments, just like people do
+ian lang yes being able to recognize the threat posture is very important and that's part of the reason why I made this video. as long as you can recognize that, you should never get bit
I find tarantulas to be pretty cute! My interest was born when my cat killed one. Sad, I know, but when I picked up the little fella, I fell in love. I have been researching them ever since. I don't know if I will end up buying one, because I'm not good with insects... at all!
I have a lot of tarantulas, if you ever do decide to get one I would highly recommend researching into green bottle blue. That was my second tarantula and it's still one of my favorites to this day. Awesome display tarantula, but usually not docile.
I'm in absolutely no rush to get a new animal but what is the best first tarantula I can do all the research necessary my biggest problem is what tarantulas don't/rarely bite or flick hairs everywhere basically something I can teach people about and I have an extra 10 gallon tank but I can get whatever tank needed
+MoPro Uploads for a tarantula that you can hold and show off, I highly recommend B. albopilosum (Honduran Curly Hair), B. smithi (Mexican Red-Knee), G. pulchripes (Chaco Golden Knee), or Euathlus Sp. Red (Chilean Flame - Dwarf). I have the first three and they are all great to hold and teach people about. The last one I have never heard a bad story about, and I plan to get one myself if I can ever find one. Good luck, and let me know if you need anything else!
so weird XD because the first rose hair i owned was a total sweet heart (she died ; ^ ; ), and the other rose hair that i currently have is also a sweet heart. and neither of them ever showed this posture to me (unless they were in pre-molt) when i tap their hid legs. And i know that females can be a little temperamental, but both of my T's were female, and never showed defensive postures. Though i feel like a good starter spider would be a palomino blonde ; w ;
+Emily Rice I recommend Brachypelma albopilosum (Hnduran Curly Hair). They are skittish and fast as slings and juvies, but they chill out a lot as they get older. I also recommend B. smithi, G. pulchripes, and Euathlus sp. Red. However, keep in mind that all tarantulas have their own personalities and it can be hard to judge unless you see the T in person
While not a beginner tarantula by any means, Goliath Bird Eaters are usually pretty docile. Course that may only apply to the ones I've had the pleasure of knowing.
My rose haired is going threw it moulting stage it refuses to eat it put a cricket in front of her then later on somtime I come back and it died of starvation and it shots clear threw stuf out I it legs and its supper calm I held it on my hand and Peres her with my thumb just wondering if can still hold him or leave him alone please let me know
+xXMurkNoobsXx If you are sure it is in pre-molt, I would not hold him just because it stresses them out. Also, I noticed most of my tarantulas are their calmest before they molt, then they change personalities once it is over haha
+omar skipper It really depends, and it is hard to say. But from my experience, the slings are actually better at being held than most of my adults. A Ts personality can change dramatically from sling to adult, and it also depends on the species and how it is being kept.
I only have an Avic Avic currently, but from many breeders I have heard that the Rose is the most unpredictable. That being said, I keep getting told that using paintbrushes also is part of the problem. I watched a breeder walk a OBT onto his hand using only his other hand to nudge it (while I freaked out like a monkey on meth), but the same T went nuts when he used his "prodding" brush to move it down his arm. This breeder has stated repeatedly that brushes seem to convey a dangerous item to the Tarantula whereas using tongs or (shudders) your other hand doesn't threaten them like the sensation of a brush's bristles stratiating your hind quarter hairs. After a few minutes, he was again able to move the OBT by using his hand and it only tossed up one leg for a second right before hurrying off his arm. IDK... Maybe this has something to do with it. I mean, I'd not like it if you poked a brush on my ass, but your hand would be ok. Think about it.
Well damn, now I'm really stumped. There has got to be an external reason especially if they were good beforehand. You sound very knowledgeable, so I do not mean to insult. Right humidity? are they getting all their vitamins? is there any form of vibration or constant air blowing that would bother them? Maybe a different brand of bedding? Every other specimen I have ever seen (recorded admittedly) have been so passive it's concerning, for you to have 3 that aren't? I don't have a degree in statistics but that's pretty abnormal.
+dachozogod the only thing I can think of is that they are rose hairs haha. everybody is kept the same and I have some 20-22 tarantulas and everyone else is fine. the only exception is my LP, but that thing is always insane...not mean just super fast and skittish. don't get me wrong, my Rosies are not always so hot-headed, but they are more so than my other Ts. that is why I made this video
+Sierra Serda What I said in this video, I have demonstrated. So yes, it is true that rosies can be temperamental. It is not just mine, but many people have this problem with Rose hairs. You just happen to have One that tolerates you.
That males sense. So I've been looking into getting one for about a few years now. What if I unbox one and she's already defensive? Can you hold them anyway and get them out of that habit?
+Jeff Jeff Oh my god.... no offense but that is an absolutely terrible idea. What species are you referring to? T. stirmi (burgundy goliath bird eater)? P. muticus ( king baboon)? All of the theraphosa species are extremely heavy bodied and because of this should not be handled as they are prone to injury ( they've also got some pretty nasty urticating hairs). P. muticus is an old world species meaning they are fast, have very potent venom, and are generally defensive. Why you would want to handle either of these species is beyond me.
Rosie's are one of my favorite, but Curlys are great beginners. I had 3 Rose hairs that were the sweetest. Zoey, the nicest, would let me just put my hand on her fangs and wouldn't do anything. When I put food in her cage however, she ate! It's as if she knew me from food. Some have a temperament but my father who is an exotic vet and zoologist told me all tarantulas have their own personalities.
+Senshii84 me too, also Curlys are so fluffy looking lol! Some Rosies have bad personality issues but others, like mine, can be sweet hearts. Sadly, all my super nice ones Exocet Chaos (who is grumpy at times) have passed and all the other Rosies I've met rear up in defense mode.
My friend is looking at getting a tarantula and has been told by almost every pet store that rose hairs are perfect beginners and when she went in to actually see one (a female) she was totally docile and was letting the pet store guy hold her and play with her. Is it just her personality or are most that docile?
+Hayley williamson pet stores have no idea what they are saying and more than likely they have never seen another species of tarantula besides the rosie. In any case, it honestly comes down to the individual spider. I've seen people get very lucky and find a consistently docile rosie, but for the most part, I've noticed they can get mean and defensive at random times. It's all up to the spider though.
+Senshii84 Thank you very much, i personally am terrified of all spiders but i know my friend really wants one that she can hold so i will defiantly tell her about this video!
+Hayley williamson Have your friend look for a Euathlus sp. Red, or a Dwarf Chilean Flame, they are one of the most docile species you can get. I hold my little girl all the time. You can order them from reputable breeders online.
mystichorseangel Thanks i will defiantly let her know lol. I tried to talk her out of it but then i figured might as well help her find a friendly one!
that's nothin. the exotic pet store near me sells cobalt blues and birdeaters to people all the time. they even make you buy the enclosure with the spider because the employees are too scared of the spiders to take them out and put them in a carry box. and they should be, but they don't tell the customers.
+Ut00bsux0rz haha this is funny. I actually say a cobalt blue for sale at a local PetCo once. He started out at $100 then down to $50, then $20 last time I checked. This was a while ago, but I'm not sure if he got sold or not. Honestly, I don't think pet stores like that should be allowed to sell tarantulas at all...
***** actually, I just have them in there so the feeders don't get dumb and drown themselves. An adult T won't drown in a shallow bowl of water, and I don't give my slings and juvies bowls at all
I have never looked into tarantulas until today, and I was wondering what would be the best tarantula for a beginner? I have always wanted one, but it seems they're always aggressive. Any answers are welcomed.
+TheCreeper246 either one of those are great beginners!! but please remember that the handleability and temperament of a tarantula really depends on the individual. I will also recommend a Euathlus so. Red as a beginner. These can be found online occasionally if you are planning to look online for one let me know if u have any questions! I have both B. smithi and A. chalcodes adults and slings
+Senshii84 do you know if either one needs more care? I almost must note that were I live almost anything that is damp gets mold, so a more arid-environment type of tarantula would probably be better.
that doesn't matter if they have had human interaction before,u cant tame spiders..they operate purely on instincts,yes some don't mind being held or prodded thats down to each spiders personality
I have a terrible fear of arachnids, but my mother has had three Rosies before and they have never been that defensive. Maybe we just got lucky? Our latest fella is a dream and while I've only held one and never again (their legs just give me chills), I have touched their tushies often and they've never turned to bite, just kinda shimmy away. While I'm still afraid of arachnids, I can genuinely say I've loved every Tarantula we've had the privilege to call a part of our family! ^__^
+Linda Rexrode some rosies are extremely docile consistently, so they do exist, but they are hard to come by. I love helping people get over their fear of spiders, and I've helped a few people already. Its a great feeling seeing someone who used to be deathly afraid of them actually holding one and enjoying it
I think we just got really lucky. I hope one day I can get used to holding them and letting them crawl about all over me. It's amazing that you have helped people get over their fears! You seem like such a wonderful, beautiful human being. I look forward to seeing more of your videos.
Linda Rexrode Thank you so much for the kind words. The main thing to remember when getting over your fear is that they are not trying to hurt you, and if you don't bother them, they won't bother you. Let me know if I can help in any way, or if you would like to request a certain video. Good luck!
That's true! I've had the pleasure of sharing a home with snake ranging from 3-16 feet long and they were just the best! We had a 16 foot Burmese Python and she was or snuggle bunny...even though she ate bunnies, but still so sweet! If I could be calm around them, then I should be able to handle spiders if I put my full heart and mind into them!
wow yours are so mean! I've had my red form "rosie" for two years and she's the sweetest most mild mannered little thing. never been aggressive, she even lets me pinch grab her. maybe just got lucky
Even tho I was aware of the popular opinion that they were fasting a lot and moody, I decided to get a rosie anyway because it was the more accessible one. I was surprised to see her behavior. The last owner did not handle her a lot and I did not care if my tarantula was going to be handleable or not, but I wanted to try to see how she did. She is a complete sweetheart. In one year, I've been handling her a lot and she never bit, never did a threat posture, goes on my shoulder when I walk around the house, to be honest I have never seen a nicer tarantula in my whole life (some of my friends are breeders and have 200+ tarantulas). I put her in the hand of my friends who have never handled one and she does fantastic. Obviously I test her every time just to be sure and do proper education on how to handle her. I am also the only one to pick her up from her enclosure. However, she is an extremely picky eater and fasts a lot. But in her behavior, she truly is an exception of the species.
This is a really interesting and informative video.
I personally am not thinking about buying a tarantula, I'm way too scared. Watching them on my iPad is realistic enough for me !!
Thanks for taking the time to make all these videos, I really enjoy them 👍🏼
your rose hairs are even more aggressive than my cobalt blue. my rose hair does the whole raise the legs thing. but she's just a bluffer.
My first T was a Brachypelma Beohmei and she is still with me, very docile and has never reared or tried to bite me or my family. My second T was a Theraphosa Stirmi and oh boy, she was not the cuddly type. Very fun to observe and feed but she would attack my misting bottle if I wasn't careful wetting her moss.
this vid is why i got a scorpion instead...and even though its a malaysian jungle giant (blue spiniferi) which are known to be highly aggressive, it is far more predictable and manageable than T's
I agree totally, my red form is an aggressive sod and she has gotten worse with each moult
I don't know much about spiders but I really like that you do these demonstrations using a paint brush. It's so gentle and the spiders aren't really being poked. Really good videos!
Have you considered a Pink Zebra Beauty? They are new to the hobby but super docile. They are essentially a pet rock lol. I purchased one as my first and he's seriously amazing.
What about the golden knee I have a year old golden knee and he has been a great tarantula
Rosies are known (by hobbyists more than non, obviously) to have mood swings. They'll be totally chill one moment, and then get super cranky all the sudden.
I am totally into avics and had a really great first tarantula, despite the skittish nature and fast running speeds.
Studying them before a purchase is key!
Thanks for the information and video on behalf of those new people interested in tarantulas. :)
I have just gotten one, she's very iffy. but she has never bitten anyone, she's young and she let's me and my little sister hold her, she only gets a tad scared and starts moving fast. but e had been fasting and not easing her crickets xc
you absolutely right.. I wanted a tarantula sling and started to research which species is the best for handling and all the pets stores and online stores recommend the Rosehair.. However when I started to read about them I saw the comments that everybody complains how moody and bitchy they are.. They famous for their mood swings and long fasting ..So thank God I did my research and got the curly hair tarantula sling instead and he/she is a sweetheart!! She is still a baby but no flicking hair at all ,no treat pose, just run fast but it's normal at that age,they slow down as they grow.. In my opinion as far as i researched the best 3 Tarantulas for handling (the most docile ones) are the curly hair, the pink toe (avic avic, but they are jumpy and fast) and the Chilean flame tarantula (euathlus sp. red) the Chilean flame tarantula is a dwarf species they don't grow big ,they stay about 3 inch leg span but they are super docile and calm .. I think this 3 is the best.. :)
+monique baby DWARF TARANTULA!!! OMG SO CUUUTE. i want one now. ;u;
+Christine Bruce yea the Chilean flame dwarf tarantula (euathlus sp red) are definitely the best beginner's! ! i gotta curly hair sling too she never flick hair never a threat pose but she bolt, she is skittish and run to the hills and don't wanna do anything with me but I'm sure she will calm down as she will grow . however the Chilean dwarf flame is a sweetheart .. they are not just super docile but they are famous for wanna walk on your hand every time you open the tank they curious and sweet .. they don't grow big and they grow very slow but it's worth it, they have the best temperament. .
+monique baby yeah, i'm wanting to get a curly hair too. my first was a rosehair and she was a total sweetheart. i'm looking for a pink toe right now too though. XD
+monique baby Pink toes and Curlyhairs? Hmmm do you reccomend red knees? Legit red knees are my fave tarantulas ever despite being a beginner :)
I have had my Chilean rose hair for 2 years. And I pick him up all the time. I have never been bit only had hairs flicked on me
I find my Porteri to be moody,on one day I can coax her out and handle her no problem,the next day she threatens. But since most spiders don't like to be handled ,I just check the mood.when she is out of her enclosure,she is really docile.
This was the type of spider that almost tagged me- Sharon, my tarantula when I was a kid. Most of the time she would let me handle her, no worries, but one time she span and almost tagged me. No threat posture, nothing, just spin launch and bite. Just a bad day for her I guess. Also, she was a master of escaping from her tank- she had a heated converted aquarium. She used to crawl into my bed whilst I slept and end up under my pillows by my hand. As a kid I thought she was just being friendly. As an adult I guess it was something to do with body heat. Weirdly, she was killed by a locust. As far as I could tell, it kicked her somehow, and the next day I found her dead :( It was about two weeks after a moult so I wondered if that had something to do with it. I'd waited for her exoskeleton to harden, but still, something went wrong.
would you recommend a costa rican zebra? (I probably have the common name wrong but it's close).
Brazilian Blacks are fantastic for a beginner. However, no matter what species you have, and no matter what you think about its general temperament, always test with a paintbrush to see how it's feeling at that moment if you're going to handle.
+nicodimus2222 perfect. I can't stress this enough
Hi from the UK Chile roses are in most pet shops.A worse starter pet can't be imagined iv been bitten twice by roses.My favourite starter is the curly hair brachypelma albopilosum very docile.You obviously love your T,s ignore the idiots and stick to what your doing.You just got a new subscriber.Tony
I ended up getting a B. Albopilosum as my first Tarantula a couple of months ago and she's so chilled it's unbelievable, I've bought an A. Geniculata, a GBB, a G. Pulchripes and an L. Parahybana since then lol.
from what i have learned is that the Grammastola rosea is not the most docile spider , but very easy to keep spider , no humidity levels and all that , the Curly hair turantula's are very docile spiders but the humidity is kind of tricky to maintain
+lordlapswans B.smithi ( Mexican red knee ) is also a dry species easy to maintain like a Rosea tho with Honduran curly hairs iv'e never had a issue taking care of em
Thank you so much for the warning. I was told to get a rose hair because of their docility as my first T. Having seen this, I will be very careful what I choose as my first and do a lot more research. Much appreciate the info. :)
i had a rose hair turantula in 2013 and it was always moody
Oh my, i almost ordered a rose today, glad I didn't since i am still a beginner...
I have a Rose Hair, Curly Hair, Golden Knee, and Red Knee, and we have used a Chilean Rose for 15 years for our bug shows, because my boss was told it was the most docile one! We have never had a problem though. Just out of curiosity, I just prodded them all with a stick. None of them barely moved. Interesting to hear your experience, thank you for the info.
I actually never had any problem when handling rosea
BUT
she having a freaking long fasting,like almost a year!!! D; but no worry,i still provide her water~~
dem rose..
+ahartakpower 2 years ?
i think mine is already 2 years
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Tbh although ppl will fight me on this: Why even TRY to get a CRT in the first place? Most beginners will aim for colours or something handleable and they aren't colourful or handleable so what is the point? (Beginner's point of view)
In my opinion, Euathlus sp red is the most docile tarantula and very good choice for a first T.
This is so helpful! I've been thinking about getting a T for a few years now and everyone was trying to convince to get a Rh. I'm for sure going to do more research :)
+Raising Robertsons I am not against rosies in any way, and they really are great animals, I just strongly believe there are several better options for beginners. let me know if you have any questions!
What do you think about gbb as a first tarantula? I've heard people suggest them.
+Raising Robertsons A curly hair is ALOT better than a rosehair any day of the week, sure individuals may vary but if you look on arachnoboards there have been multiple bite reports from rose-hairs. I have yet to see a bite report from a B. Albopilosum (curly hair). If you do decide to get a rose-hair you should be cautious since they tend to be bipolar and randomly refuse food that can worry a new T-owner (i havent fed my rose-hair in over 3 months) , you've been warned.
Look on arachnoboards to find if there's a curly hair bite report -- you cant.
Best starter T in my opinion without the hassle of it being bi-polar + fasting for several months.
and not only that, they're dirt cheap too! you can get a 2inch juvi for 5$
+mrcokez1 very good advice. I would choose a curly over a Rosie any day of the week for a new beginner. they are the best beginner T out there, tbh, not just because of their temperament, but they are readily available as well, unlike the Euathlus sp. Red (best beginner in my opinion, but hard to find)
+Raising Robertsons RobC is the man to go to if you want T knowledge. The man is a expert, literally.
look him up on youtube. Jon3800 is good too for newer T owners.
Interesting. The only taranula I ever owned was a Grammostola Rosea. I had her for 9 years, she was 14 years old when she died. I got the species because it was recommended to me "the classic docile beginner spider". After watching this video I can clearly relate to it. Over the years I've seen all postures demostrated in this clip in my spider: Jumpiness, chilled out total calmness, aggressiveness and defense. There was no way to tell her mood before opening her enclosure. She did bombard every now and then as well, without provocation. At other times she was extremely relaxed and I could handle her (which I rarely did). She also randomly stopped feeding, would then just kill the crickets and throw them into a corner, for months. I got used to her moods and just treated her with great carefulness, never got bitten. Though, even only having this one experience with one individual, I don't think I would recommend the species to a total beginner myself.
+Seleuce This is the best description of classic rose hair behavior. Well said
I have a Chile Flame T and i think it's one of best First Tarantulas to get. They don't get big, I have never seen my one get defensive even before and after molting.
+Arachnid Addicted EuathlusSP isn't it?
100% Agree with you on this vid, My G.rosea was find before her molt, after, she wants to kill everything she sees! Deffo not one for a beginner. What can people possibly find wrong with what you're doing in the vid, everything looks fine. Gained a new sub
+iKd0tP Thank you very much. The only thing I can see people thinking is wrong is that they think I do this all the time to piss them off on purpose. Obviously this is a demonstration, and I take care of all of my animals like they are my children. People just don't know how to put 2 and 2 together, apparently.In any case, thank you so much for subscribing (:
Fascinating, what type of tarantula besides golden knees do you recommend with beginners
+Bugaloosfan G. pulchra, B. albopilosum, A. geniculata, A. chalcodes, E. sp red, E. sp blue
i was interested in these but may choose a emperor scorpion instead
Nice video. I thought about a rose but opted instead for a pink zebra beauty. I almost had him for 3 years, but he died this past July. I held him only once and probably could have a few more times. He has attacked the straw I used a few times and primarily after a molt when I suspect they're the most hungry and moody. Also too, the time of season is important. My T would be the most docile during late fall and through the winter. Take care.
i have never had problems with Queen Brachio. had her since 2010 and my friend had her nearly 5 years before me, but lost interest in her. the only time i have ever seen her defensive at all (which was deserved in a sense) was when i was bringing stuff to my room, and i tripped not only dropping several things on top of the terarium but also falling against the shelf myself. i love holding her, though when she is out and well on me she tends to rest on my shoulder. it's cute ^_^.
Wow, I narrowly dodged a bullet a few years back. I was interested when I was 19/20 in getting a tarantula and my local pet store had the usual rose hair and swore they were easy and i could hold it all the time. Not that I would, but if it bit me I know I would be scared to touch it ever again. I actually am super afraid of spiders. Tends to send me into full blown panic. has my whole life. But a travelling "zoo" handler put a tarantula in my hands and I held and played with it for what felt like decades (after I stopped panicking and started to be interested) before returning it to its enclosure. I held it through the chocolate skunk demo and all sorts. So at that point I started not seeing them as spiders. They intrigued me. Now I live next to a lake and my fear of spiders has shot through the roof. Part of me wonders had I found the right tarantula if it would have been therapeutic in treating my fear, much like that fond childhood memory. When I say fear I don't mean squeal. I mean I can't breathe and my reactions become unpredictable. A small yellow house spider can have me watching the ceilings, nooks, and corners in terror for at least a week. I don't get how tarantulas are even slightly less scary for me. Its entirely irrational.
+MillyMouse3 I understand what you mean completely. I am actually not very fond of true spiders, and while I am not afraid of them, I will avoid them if I can. Tarantulas, on the other hand, do not scare me and its almost like they are a different animal completely. I used to be very scared of spiders in general, and never would have thought to find myself keeping over 20 of the biggest spider-like animals. They are extremely interesting, and I couldn't see myself not having at least one in my care at all times. I hope you can find a tarantula that helps you overcome your fear (: Its a great thing to be able to do
Great video! I'm glad to know it's not just mine. My G. rosea is exactly as you describe: when she first moved in (and for a few days after I clean her tank), she was docile and I could handle her. But after she gets comfortable in her territory, if I approach her gently with a straw, she attacks the hell out of it. If you tickle her hind legs while she is still adjusting to her environment, she will walk forward -- but once she is settled and confident, she reacts by turning right around and brings out the fangs. Here is a pic of my girl in "not today" mood: i.imgur.com/rmcqAkv.jpg I still think they make great pets, as long as the owner doesn't try to handle any spider acting like that. I pick her up in a soup bowl now...
thanks for the info and what did u have in the water dish?
My first rose hair lived for 18 years. at one time she didnt eat for nearly a year because i put her in a closet and forgot about her. I handled her a lot. my second only lived for a year in my care. it died as a juvanile. I handled it but it was a quick little thing. my third is over 10 years now and she does not like to be handled. only once have i held her. now i have a shy red knee sling that i have not touched. it just molted and is starting to look more like a tarantula.
+NOTAPOLITECANADIAN Luckily some tarantulas can survive for that long without food...
Great video. I actually included the link in a comment on one of my videos. Someone was asking about handling their rose hair and I referred them to your video since you focused on their behavior and what not, where my video just talks about them as a species etc.
+chris egnoto thank you very much (: I appreciate you referring to my video! I read your comment to cj, and you are spot on with your advice! I wouldn't add anything else, you gave him great information (:
i have an avic avic (pink toe), like the video says they are arboreal, and very fast when they wanna be, but we baught her as a juvenile and she has slowed down a little as she has matured. she was definately the perfect choice for us as a starter tarantula, she is usually happy to come out and can be just held by my husband qhile i clean her tank, very docile... our latest treat is a gooty ornimental spiderling... not so good as a first, very skittish, potent venum, but beautiful if you want something just to look at. i suppose it depends what you want to do qith your tarantula. please can anyone planning their firat do a lot of research first though, make surw your qilling to care for them for 20 years. if you get a female she may well live that long.
sorry for the terrible typos, my phone and fingers do not coordinate well x
Before I got my very first T I watched all your vids and you helped me choose the euathlus sp. red. Love her so much! I ended up getting a g rosea as my second T, your videos really helped as I learned to be very careful and cautious with her and I am fully expecting mood swings to happen too (she is a red form which is apparently the grumpiest/most defensive color form). Just want to say thank you for making this video, helped me to make an informed decision and taught me to excercise caution.
+Hyogail Euathlus sp Red is probably the best T you can get as a beginner. I have never heard of or seen a defensive Euathlus sp. Red. they are great tempered, easy to care for, and they don't get very big. you made an excellent choice and I'm sure you will enjoy your new hobby much more by making that first choice. thanks for watching my videos and I'm glad they helped you out!
I've had a couple of rose hairs and a Goliath I'd handle them about twice a week and never had a problem with a defensive posture except around feeding time like when I'd move there water when they would be near it or cleaning the cage when crickets were in the cage
+Eddie Ragan It depends on the individual T, but I am doing a generalization here
Cool vid, girl!
Keep it up!
Hols Loquis thank you :)
I never liked the color of rose hairs. Why do you have 4? Love your names as well. At one pointe can you do a video of how you came up with the names of your tarantulas?
+Jon Boynton (236lbsnomore) thanks! I have 4 because one was my first (inexpensive to start with), the baby was a freebie, I rescued one, and the other I bought to celebrate Save a Spider Day last year (:
+Senshii84 I wish they would have a Save Spider Day where I live :)
dunebuggie it's a National Save a Spider Day (: You may celebrate as you wish!
I had never heard of that. What a great idea :) I thought maybe it was something a rescue organized.
dunebuggie nope. it's sort of like National Donut day or National Pet a Dog Day haha everyone can take part (:
This video makes me glad that I did my research before getting my T and why I try to persuade people to not get a g rosea as a first T. Great video, you got a sub. Random question, what were the blue things in the water dish?
+Scarlet-Electro I agree. Those blue things are glass marbles to keep my feeder roaches from drowning themselves
I am shocked to see them react that way. My first T is a male Grammostola rosea (Chilian Rose Hair) from PetSmart, and my second is a feamale Grammostola rosea from the Serpatarium. Both are very calm and easy to handle. It could be that mine are a rarity I guess. The male has lived longer than I was told he would, this is his 7th year with me, and though he is slow and showing his age, is still very friendly. My third T is a Brachypelma boehmei ( Mecican Fire Leg) from the Serpatarium that turned out to be a female. Sadly she is very good at getting stuck in the strangest places and was very defensive so I never hold her. My fourth T is a Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens ( Green Bottle Blue ) from the Serpatarium. She has never been defensive, but she does this thing with her front legs if you open her tank up as if she is looking for you, almost like a mating tap so I have always been to scared to try and pick her up. My fifth and most recent addition is a Poecilotheria metallica ( Gooty Sapphire Ornamental ) from the Serpatarium. I have been working my way up to getting this T from the start. I would never try to hold a pokie, and though she is a mean eater, she has never once shown any defensive posturing. I wonder if you just got very unlucky, or maybe I am just very very lucky for all of my T's to be as calm as they are. Defensive Rose Hairs though is a shock to me.
could you please make a vid of how to actually get a tarantula of of its viv for handling because I've recently acquired a b.smithi that is extremely docile and handleable but I'm just not sure how to remove it without it getting annoyed.
+ultragamer 747 of course I will!! I will demonstrate with my own B. smithi if you would like, and try some others for variety. I'll see about posting that video within the next week for you. good request!
***** thanks
I would make sure I have the right temperature and humidity if the spider is too cold or hot or too dry and so on it is going to be stressed 24/7 and never allow you to hold it.
+Cameron Johnson The rest of my Ts are perfectly happy in the conditions they are in, and the Rosies are known to be one of the easiest species to take care of. Since they are a desert species, they do not require high humidity, and a water dish provides all the moisture they need. They are also comfortable with whatever temperature a person is comfortable at, so they are actually fine with room temperatures. They are just temperamental by nature.
Rose tarantualas are the shiba inu,s (doge) of spiders. they do NOT make good first pets for their species. shiba inus don't make good first dogs. and rosehairs are bad first spiders.
It might have been the bristles on the brush, because the spiders probably assume that since its fuzzy that it is another tarantula and they are very territorial
+Elijah Dark I have used other objects with the same reaction
+Senshii84 ok in that case I have no explanation for their unfounded aggressive behavior. I have a mature male Avic and not once has he gone into a threat posture, I know that they are not the same species, but I can understand how badly it would suck to have such an easily provoked T.
+Elijah Dark Avics are actually known to be one of the most docile species, and I have two of them myself. They are nowhere near the same as the G. rosea
+Senshii84 I have read about their docile nature and he is my first T. So I am incredibly happy about his calm temperament.
Elijah Dark Yeah mine are just great. I didn't want to get an arboreal, though, until I got experience with the easier to take care of terrestrials. I decided a few weeks ago that it was time haha
My rose hair (Bani) mood varies all the time. She has never ever used the defensive pose or flicked hairs but there has been days when i have gone to push her onto my hand she turns around and jumps at it kinda thing. I have never handled her because i was scared of this but my dad does most of the time. I think rose hairs are okay depending on how confident you are
+Elle Fuentes I agree. and although tarantulas cannot sense fear like snakes can, it depends on your movements and your breath. If you breathe on them because you are nervous, they feel it and it freaks them out haha. But yeah, I've seen my rosies do the turn and lunge kinda thing when they don't want to be disturbed.
+Senshii84 I held bani for the first time a few days ago and she was fine. but I am pretty sure she is in premolt
Elle Fuentes I've noticed that most of my Ts are completely different while in pre-molt. My G. pulchripes was the calmest thing in the world, but after she molted, she strikes at me and won't let me move her to clean her enclosure or fill her water haha silly little thing
I heard that tarantulas changing character when they molt. never happened to me. no idea why that happens
+Fabian del Rosario Baldur I notice this with a lot of my tarantulas. It seems they bog down and chill out a lot when they are in pre-molt, then pick back up after they do molt.
+Senshii84 You're actually right about what you said on your video about not holding any Ts that show signs of defensive behavior. My B. Smithi acts like a grumpy rose hair too.. Also, a lot of people talking about Ts having their own personalities like a dog,cat,or human. Do you think that's true?? Cool demo video btw :)
+Jerum Distura thank you!! While I do believe that each T has their own 'personality', I would never compare them to a cat or a dog, and especially a human. They physically do not have the brain to have emotions and complex personalities like any of these animals, yet they are intelligent, and they do show their own little quips and behaviors.
+Senshii84 Yes, they're indeed smart. I don't know if you watched a video here in TH-cam about a female B. Smithi escaping her enclosure couple of times with the use of intelligence. The name of the video is called How Intelligent are Spider? -- the escape
Jerum Distura that does sound very familiar. I've watched pretty much every Tarantula video on TH-cam haha
To be completely honest thee only time one of my T's have EVER gotten ticked off is when I have tried to touch them with something like a paint brush, they have never reacted to my hand though.
+David Miller I will never put my hand in a tarantulas enclosure without first testing its mood with an object like a paintbrush. I have had several instances where if it would have been my hand instead, I would have been bit. Tarantula keepers that test moods before handling a T are keepers that never get bit.
it just depends on the T's Temper but most Rost hairs are so calm i guesse yours is agressive and crancky
Um actually all chilean rose hairs are moody. They can be calm then later on ..aggressive.
+hitsumiku30 i disagree. ive had many bad experiences with my rose hairs and only 1 out of 4 that have been nice but i still handle most. you need captive bred which is harder to find otherwise they are wild caught and thats where the bad temperament comes from. some may be moody cause temperament is never guaranteed with all tarantulas but as long as you can get a captive bred one then you are most likely good.
great video, you convinced me to buy another type of tarantula. What type of tarantula do you recomend for a begginer but does get to big (about 3 inches leg span). any desert species if you can. thank you
Grammostola Pulchripes
+jabba the frog Aphonopelma chalchodes is a good one too. G. pulchripes can get big, up to 8 inches. Mine is huge
+Senshii84 thanks
+Senshii84 btw you earned a sub
jabba the frog thanks so much (:
I am a beginner owner never had any experience and i have the same tarantula as well but I have never seen the bad side like this, my t molted at least 4 times and she's let me pick her up every time (although I don't handle her too often because I figure t's need their own space) so far she hasn't had any mood swing or had been defensive like shown in the video, I really didn't know they can be really defensive and aggressive
Haven't even hold my Rose yet she will bite my hand off 😂
Well which of one your choices like being handled? I'm trying to get over my fear of Ts.
TheKoolkrow It really depends on the individual...Despite the evidence in this video, there are some extremely docile Rosies out there. It's just a matter of finding one that consistently doesn't mind being held.If you want me to give you a name, the Curly Hair is one I would feel comfortable giving you, as I have never heard a story of these guys being mean. Also, a Mexican Red Knee would be a great one, although they are expensive as adults. Slings and Juveniles of this species can be quite flighty, so if you can't get an adult, I'd say get a Curly Hair.Arizona Blondes seem to be reluctant to bite as well.
+TheKoolkrow If you are looking for a pet that is good for handling, I would look elsewhere.
Geeez Teeez they are looking for a way to get over their fear of spiders. I would say being able to comfortably hold a tarantula is a great way to get over that fear.
Yes but it's at the cost of stressing the tarantula out and most people have no clue what they are doing and could get themselves bitten.
+Geeez Teeez this is true, but I have to commend people that are willing to try and get over their fears this way. It is not easy for some people, and I rly admire those that even want to try. Therefore, I gave suggestions on Ts that are least likely to bite.
So how do you keep the temperature and humidity at the right level in tarantula enclosures?
Just curious, I'm doing my research and contemplating on whether I should get one or not, the only "tarantula."
The only tarantula like species I have are the Sydney Funnel Web and the bird eater and there's no chance in hell I am housing anyone of those two lol.
+Tamara D Honestly, I keep a lot of Ts that are perfect at room temperature and the humidity comes from the water dish if they need any humidity. I keep a lot of desert species, so they do not require any misting or additional care. Slings naturally dry out faster, so they do need a bit higher humidity, so I keep them in small containers with a few holes in the side and I mist them once in a while to keep it humid for them until they can use a water dish.
Ok, no worries thanks for that love
Tamara D No problem!
That's very odd senshii, both of my first tarantulas (both sadly passed away) were c. roses, and both of them were incredibly tame. I guess it must be down to the individual spider :)
Good video, and nicely explained.
+chris egnoto thanks (:
My Chilean rose just molted and measures up to 5.5" in leg span. She's very cranky unless she's eaten a day prior to handling. She hates it so much and is very hard to maneuver her because she will not budge. I refrain from handling my Ts as much as possible as is. But I do occasionally.
+Zephy Martin Yeah I don't handle mine simply because they get nothing from it, unlike snakes who become tame the more they are handled. I only handle if I am demonstrating or teaching others about them, I don't do it just because I'm bored and I can haha
+Senshii84 For sure. Tarantulas don't really understand what's going, other than they're not home and it's standing on something that's alive and much larger than them. Tink gets so stressed after I hold her. :(
+Zephy Martin right. I can't stand when people tell me that they 'learn' to be around people and can be conditioned to handling like snakes can. No, they cannot. Maybe to some small, tiny degree, but they will always have their mood swings
Have you ever used your hands to move them? I don't have a chilean rosehair exactly, but my girlfriend does and she hasn't had a problem with her. I have a A. Avicularia/Metallica mix and i haven't had any problems(I use my hands a lot with her). She is very very gentle, but skiddish.
+machoman randy savage I would never put my hands near a tarantula without first testing the temperament with a paintbrush or other object..
I have had my rose hair for 2 years. He has been very handled. he is super chill and relaxed. sits with me and watches tv. I have never really had any aggressive behavior other then right before his molt when he was mister grumpy gills. I personally think that before you purchase any pet like this you do full research. you should also ask the people who work at the pet store about their behavior and eating habits.
+Angel Lilly I have done extensive research before I purchased my first T a year ago. Since then, I have had sufficient experience to know how to care for these animals, and I know and understand their behaviors pretty well. I'm not claiming to be an expert at all, but I do know what I'm doing. Also, I wouldn't trust any pet store to give accurate info on a tarantula's care. Just saying...
I also started out with this same spider for my first and she has been a charm. All spiders can be defensive, temperamental spiders whether they are known to be docile or not. Just keep that in mind. ;)
+rentaroo right. Its just a matter of which species is more likely to bite or be defensive consistently
Your video was great. Thanks for posting it. I have 2 NCFs myself, and they both have perma-PMS (very moody, and liable to flip out on you at a moment's notice.) I bought them both out of sympathy, since their homes at the time were dismal. They are my first & second Ts. Not a good spider to learn from & build up confidence with. I do love my girls, but I think I'll just go with a nice Chaco next time.
I compleatly agree with you+ they goes into long fasts, that can be worriesome for a beginner! I Always vote for a Brachypelma albopilosum as the perfect beginner speicies!
awesome! I do too. I have three of them and all three are great spiders compared to the G. rosea
Hey where did you get those tubsI've been wanting to get them for some of my Ts
hey! I get mine at Target but u can get them at like Walmart or some place similar. pretty cheap too!
+wkndwarrior of course there are. I'm not stupid.
+wkndwarrior I used an awl
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Always heard they had touchy temperaments. I am glad mine is pretty docile. More docile than my G.Pulchra. My G. Pulchra isn't mean, it's just skittish in comparison. Though It's tiny in comparison as well. Just jumped from a sling to a juvenile.
What would be a food tarantula in Australia to own cuz we don't have mexican red knees or other docile spiders . we can only really buy bird eating spiders :(
Hi,I've got a brachypelma smithi Mexican red knee one.Should i put a sponge in the water dish?Whats that blue thing you'got in your water dishes?
+'Rayne_SkyX ' no, never use sponges or paper towels as a source of water. They carry god awful amounts of bacteria and could become a huge problem. Use a water dish with clean water. I put glass marbles in mine to keep my feeders from drowning themselves
+Senshii84 Got it.Thank you :)
'Rayne_SkyX ' no problem (:
clad u done this video I totally agree with you I have had 3 and have one at the moment she is a little shit ...bipolar tralunta lol some time she is calm and loves coming out and sit on hand other days well she is let's say bad mood but u just can not help love them ....pink toe all day as a first but do jump but people who see my pink toes all say they are so nice to handle
I've had the same experience with my Rose hair, she's been aggressive since the day I got her, I've told several people not to get Rosies as first Ts. They're awesome, but I wouldn't suggest it as a first.
exactly...i have four and they are all mean maybe 90% of the time
mine doesnt do that, though hes been at a school for years maybe hes used to being held can they get used to it or is he just a nice on i really hope you answer because now you're scaring me XD hes never done that to me im the only one that regularly holds him and feed him. i hope ya answer
hey there! that's really cool that the school has an education tarantula. (: I wish my school would have haha
but it really depends on the tarantula itself and it's personality...some are consistently mean and nasty, like mine, and some are consistently calm and forgiving. but every tarantula has the potential to bite and every tarantula will have its moments, just like people do
Alright thankyou i appreciate that, also i didnt know their defense posture now i know and what to look for in him.
+ian lang yes being able to recognize the threat posture is very important and that's part of the reason why I made this video. as long as you can recognize that, you should never get bit
I find tarantulas to be pretty cute! My interest was born when my cat killed one. Sad, I know, but when I picked up the little fella, I fell in love. I have been researching them ever since. I don't know if I will end up buying one, because I'm not good with insects... at all!
+blingeefairy amazingly easy to keep
Topen Lamp Thanks for the encouragement! What type do you have?
I have a lot of tarantulas, if you ever do decide to get one I would highly recommend researching into green bottle blue. That was my second tarantula and it's still one of my favorites to this day. Awesome display tarantula, but usually not docile.
Topen Lamp Thanks and enjoy your beauties! :)
I'm in absolutely no rush to get a new animal but what is the best first tarantula I can do all the research necessary my biggest problem is what tarantulas don't/rarely bite or flick hairs everywhere basically something I can teach people about and I have an extra 10 gallon tank but I can get whatever tank needed
+MoPro Uploads for a tarantula that you can hold and show off, I highly recommend B. albopilosum (Honduran Curly Hair), B. smithi (Mexican Red-Knee), G. pulchripes (Chaco Golden Knee), or Euathlus Sp. Red (Chilean Flame - Dwarf). I have the first three and they are all great to hold and teach people about. The last one I have never heard a bad story about, and I plan to get one myself if I can ever find one. Good luck, and let me know if you need anything else!
so weird XD because the first rose hair i owned was a total sweet heart (she died ; ^ ; ), and the other rose hair that i currently have is also a sweet heart. and neither of them ever showed this posture to me (unless they were in pre-molt) when i tap their hid legs.
And i know that females can be a little temperamental, but both of my T's were female, and never showed defensive postures.
Though i feel like a good starter spider would be a palomino blonde ; w ;
+Lillin Apoc yes, the A. chalcodes is a great starter and is one of my go-to species to tell people about if they want a first tarantula
I just got my Curly today :D she's scared right now and won't come out of her box xD but hopefully I enjoy her lol
+109367 great choice! Curlys are pretty skittish and fast as slings and juvies, but once they get older, they are one of the best species you can have
***** I am enjoying her so far, she's a good eater too!
109367 Awesome! She will be great as an adult too (:
they are temperamental spiders what I heard.
If a Rosie isn't a good 1st T, which one would you recommend for a first T? hopefully one that is docile, calm and won't run away
+Emily Rice I recommend Brachypelma albopilosum (Hnduran Curly Hair). They are skittish and fast as slings and juvies, but they chill out a lot as they get older. I also recommend B. smithi, G. pulchripes, and Euathlus sp. Red. However, keep in mind that all tarantulas have their own personalities and it can be hard to judge unless you see the T in person
OK thanks!!
Emily Rice no problem!
Hey! Do you think that the National Geographic Soft Reptile Substrate the Soft Coconut Fiber kind would be good for a G. rosea?
Emily Rice I recommend eco earth, which is basically coco fiber, so yeah that seems fine to me as long as you keep it fairly dry
My first tarantula was a Rosehair and it was a vicious little thing always striking and exposing its fangs. Terrible pet.
While not a beginner tarantula by any means, Goliath Bird Eaters are usually pretty docile. Course that may only apply to the ones I've had the pleasure of knowing.
lol not at all
My rose haired is going threw it moulting stage it refuses to eat it put a cricket in front of her then later on somtime I come back and it died of starvation and it shots clear threw stuf out I it legs and its supper calm I held it on my hand and Peres her with my thumb just wondering if can still hold him or leave him alone please let me know
+xXMurkNoobsXx If you are sure it is in pre-molt, I would not hold him just because it stresses them out. Also, I noticed most of my tarantulas are their calmest before they molt, then they change personalities once it is over haha
awesome video, can you do another video with different species? :)
+Jan Matyoo yep! I plan on doing care sheets for a few of the Ts that I have in my collection
Do you think they will handle better with age?
+omar skipper It really depends, and it is hard to say. But from my experience, the slings are actually better at being held than most of my adults. A Ts personality can change dramatically from sling to adult, and it also depends on the species and how it is being kept.
I only have an Avic Avic currently, but from many breeders I have heard that the Rose is the most unpredictable. That being said, I keep getting told that using paintbrushes also is part of the problem. I watched a breeder walk a OBT onto his hand using only his other hand to nudge it (while I freaked out like a monkey on meth), but the same T went nuts when he used his "prodding" brush to move it down his arm. This breeder has stated repeatedly that brushes seem to convey a dangerous item to the Tarantula whereas using tongs or (shudders) your other hand doesn't threaten them like the sensation of a brush's bristles stratiating your hind quarter hairs. After a few minutes, he was again able to move the OBT by using his hand and it only tossed up one leg for a second right before hurrying off his arm. IDK... Maybe this has something to do with it. I mean, I'd not like it if you poked a brush on my ass, but your hand would be ok. Think about it.
+David Kelly I've always had problems whether it was my tongs or the brush. I do not think it matters one bit to the T what is touching them.
Did you get them from a reputable breeder or a generic pet store?
I refuse to buy pets from pet stores, so all of my Ts come from breeders
Well damn, now I'm really stumped. There has got to be an external reason especially if they were good beforehand. You sound very knowledgeable, so I do not mean to insult. Right humidity? are they getting all their vitamins? is there any form of vibration or constant air blowing that would bother them? Maybe a different brand of bedding?
Every other specimen I have ever seen (recorded admittedly) have been so passive it's concerning, for you to have 3 that aren't? I don't have a degree in statistics but that's pretty abnormal.
+dachozogod the only thing I can think of is that they are rose hairs haha. everybody is kept the same and I have some 20-22 tarantulas and everyone else is fine. the only exception is my LP, but that thing is always insane...not mean just super fast and skittish.
don't get me wrong, my Rosies are not always so hot-headed, but they are more so than my other Ts. that is why I made this video
Are the rest of your collection new worlds or old worlds? forest species or desert?
+dachozogod I have a variety, but most r new world species
nothing you just said is true woman I have a Chilean and it is the calmest thing I have ever had as a pet!!!!
+Sierra Serda What I said in this video, I have demonstrated. So yes, it is true that rosies can be temperamental. It is not just mine, but many people have this problem with Rose hairs. You just happen to have One that tolerates you.
the reason why they are agressive is because you don't hold them I've got 5 birdeater and I hold them every day and I also hold my kingbaboon
That males sense. So I've been looking into getting one for about a few years now. What if I unbox one and she's already defensive? Can you hold them anyway and get them out of that habit?
You leave it a couple of days the you slowly put your have in the tank and with a paint brush stroke it back legs and she should walk on ur hanf
alright thanks.
+Jeff Jeff Oh my god.... no offense but that is an absolutely terrible idea. What species are you referring to? T. stirmi (burgundy goliath bird eater)? P. muticus ( king baboon)? All of the theraphosa species are extremely heavy bodied and because of this should not be handled as they are prone to injury ( they've also got some pretty nasty urticating hairs). P. muticus is an old world species meaning they are fast, have very potent venom, and are generally defensive. Why you would want to handle either of these species is beyond me.
Because mine are all friendly
Thank you so much for this video. :3
+XxTwiztidxX697 thanks for watching!!
Are you giving them any air? That box looks very sealed
yes all of my enclosures have plenty of holes on the sides for adequate cross-ventilation
oh okay, I didn't notice the clear marbles. great video.
+Freddy Ceron no problem! thank you
Rosie's are one of my favorite, but Curlys are great beginners. I had 3 Rose hairs that were the sweetest. Zoey, the nicest, would let me just put my hand on her fangs and wouldn't do anything. When I put food in her cage however, she ate! It's as if she knew me from food. Some have a temperament but my father who is an exotic vet and zoologist told me all tarantulas have their own personalities.
+Lily Kotoko they certainly do. I also agree that curlys are great beginners, and I would recommend them over a rosie any day
+Senshii84 me too, also Curlys are so fluffy looking lol! Some Rosies have bad personality issues but others, like mine, can be sweet hearts. Sadly, all my super nice ones Exocet Chaos (who is grumpy at times) have passed and all the other Rosies I've met rear up in defense mode.
My friend is looking at getting a tarantula and has been told by almost every pet store that rose hairs are perfect beginners and when she went in to actually see one (a female) she was totally docile and was letting the pet store guy hold her and play with her. Is it just her personality or are most that docile?
+Hayley williamson pet stores have no idea what they are saying and more than likely they have never seen another species of tarantula besides the rosie. In any case, it honestly comes down to the individual spider. I've seen people get very lucky and find a consistently docile rosie, but for the most part, I've noticed they can get mean and defensive at random times. It's all up to the spider though.
+Senshii84 Thank you very much, i personally am terrified of all spiders but i know my friend really wants one that she can hold so i will defiantly tell her about this video!
+Hayley williamson Have your friend look for a Euathlus sp. Red, or a Dwarf Chilean Flame, they are one of the most docile species you can get. I hold my little girl all the time. You can order them from reputable breeders online.
Thanks i will defiantly let her know lol. I tried to talk her out of it but then i figured might as well help her find a friendly one!
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Thanks i will defiantly let her know lol. I tried to talk her out of it but then i figured might as well help her find a friendly one!
that's nothin. the exotic pet store near me sells cobalt blues and birdeaters to people all the time. they even make you buy the enclosure with the spider because the employees are too scared of the spiders to take them out and put them in a carry box. and they should be, but they don't tell the customers.
+Ut00bsux0rz haha this is funny. I actually say a cobalt blue for sale at a local PetCo once. He started out at $100 then down to $50, then $20 last time I checked. This was a while ago, but I'm not sure if he got sold or not. Honestly, I don't think pet stores like that should be allowed to sell tarantulas at all...
what are those clear and blue things in the cup?
Pebbles
+Kiorae Garrott they are glass marbles
***** actually, I just have them in there so the feeders don't get dumb and drown themselves. An adult T won't drown in a shallow bowl of water, and I don't give my slings and juvies bowls at all
I have never looked into tarantulas until today, and I was wondering what would be the best tarantula for a beginner? I have always wanted one, but it seems they're always aggressive. Any answers are welcomed.
I am thinking about getting a Mexican red knee or the Arizona/palomino/desert blonde. I just can't decide!
+TheCreeper246 either one of those are great beginners!! but please remember that the handleability and temperament of a tarantula really depends on the individual. I will also recommend a Euathlus so. Red as a beginner. These can be found online occasionally if you are planning to look online for one
let me know if u have any questions! I have both B. smithi and A. chalcodes adults and slings
+Senshii84 do you know if either one needs more care? I almost must note that were I live almost anything that is damp gets mold, so a more arid-environment type of tarantula would probably be better.
TheCreeper246 The B. smithi and the A. chalcodes can both be kept on dry substrate, since they are both desert species. Very easy to take care of imo
+Senshii84 thanks
well to me it depends where u got them like from a breeder with lots of interaction or just a pet store
that doesn't matter if they have had human interaction before,u cant tame spiders..they operate purely on instincts,yes some don't mind being held or prodded thats down to each spiders personality
+spookshowlady very true same with reptiles some tolerate handling better than others they prefer to be left alone
How's a Mexican Redknee or Fireleg for beginners?
+JagSwag B. smithis are great beginners, but they do kick hairs, so be careful
I have a terrible fear of arachnids, but my mother has had three Rosies before and they have never been that defensive. Maybe we just got lucky? Our latest fella is a dream and while I've only held one and never again (their legs just give me chills), I have touched their tushies often and they've never turned to bite, just kinda shimmy away. While I'm still afraid of arachnids, I can genuinely say I've loved every Tarantula we've had the privilege to call a part of our family! ^__^
+Linda Rexrode some rosies are extremely docile consistently, so they do exist, but they are hard to come by. I love helping people get over their fear of spiders, and I've helped a few people already. Its a great feeling seeing someone who used to be deathly afraid of them actually holding one and enjoying it
I think we just got really lucky. I hope one day I can get used to holding them and letting them crawl about all over me. It's amazing that you have helped people get over their fears! You seem like such a wonderful, beautiful human being. I look forward to seeing more of your videos.
Linda Rexrode Thank you so much for the kind words. The main thing to remember when getting over your fear is that they are not trying to hurt you, and if you don't bother them, they won't bother you. Let me know if I can help in any way, or if you would like to request a certain video. Good luck!
That's true! I've had the pleasure of sharing a home with snake ranging from 3-16 feet long and they were just the best! We had a 16 foot Burmese Python and she was or snuggle bunny...even though she ate bunnies, but still so sweet! If I could be calm around them, then I should be able to handle spiders if I put my full heart and mind into them!