Don't be SKEERD

[Purrrfect9]

I had to put on my big girl panties, and now it's time to deal with it. Fear that is.

8 legged things freak me out a bit... well, a lot actually!

So I took the plunge and brought home a T.

Picked up a G. Rosea at the All Animal Expo.

Here's Rosey...






Thanks for looking

Nice T! I'm really terrified of spiders too, and the only spider that I have ever (and probably will ever) hold is our rose hair T at my work. He's a sweetie as far as Spiders go.

[Michelle.C]

Such a beautiful little girl!

Bites are pretty rare with this species, I wouldn't be too worried. They are actually pretty docile.

Just remember, if you decide to take the plunge and hold her, do so safely (for her, not you). Set on a bed, floor, somewhere she can not drop onto the floor, or any hard object. A short fall (2-3') can be lethal to them. Also make sure you are confident in yourself. If you are afraid, you could end up slinging her across the room.

I'd take a long time to just get used to being comfortable with her presence. I was also pretty frightened of arachnids. I've since gotten over it, but it's important to feel comfortable before doing anything other than watching them.

I watched someone who worked with Tarantulas for ten years sling a G.pulchra across the table. It reared up to nail him and he decided a $300 living creature wasn't worth the risk. Trust me, the money meant more to him than the Tarantula, but it was upsetting for me to watch because it was a living creature.

As a general rule of thumb, I never handle Tarantulas. I consider them display only. Many other keepers have just as much success in handling every animal they acquire, I just don't feel the need.

Anyway, she's a pretty girl! I hope you can be converted! They are just as addictive as reptiles (only much cheaper to keep!).

[Bruce Whitehead]

Lena, she is beautiful!

Congrats on multi-legged friend. I am with you, they scare me, but I would love to have one.

I like Chrissy comments that they can be a display only pet.

Bruce

[Patrick Long]

nice!!!!!!!

Glad you bit the bullet!

[STORMS]

YAY!!! Nice pick up and congrats!!! She looks beautiful

Thanks man! BTW I'm diggin the ink on your dome

Nice T! I'm really terrified of spiders too, and the only spider that I have ever (and probably will ever) hold is our rose hair T at my work. He's a sweetie as far as Spiders go.

Thanks! She is fascinating to watch, but I think that's as far as it goes for me

Such a beautiful little girl!

Bites are pretty rare with this species, I wouldn't be too worried. They are actually pretty docile.

Just remember, if you decide to take the plunge and hold her, do so safely (for her, not you). Set on a bed, floor, somewhere she can not drop onto the floor, or any hard object. A short fall (2-3') can be lethal to them. Also make sure you are confident in yourself. If you are afraid, you could end up slinging her across the room.

I'd take a long time to just get used to being comfortable with her presence. I was also pretty frightened of arachnids. I've since gotten over it, but it's important to feel comfortable before doing anything other than watching them.

I watched someone who worked with Tarantulas for ten years sling a G.pulchra across the table. It reared up to nail him and he decided a $300 living creature wasn't worth the risk. Trust me, the money meant more to him than the Tarantula, but it was upsetting for me to watch because it was a living creature.

As a general rule of thumb, I never handle Tarantulas. I consider them display only. Many other keepers have just as much success in handling every animal they acquire, I just don't feel the need.

Anyway, she's a pretty girl! I hope you can be converted! They are just as addictive as reptiles (only much cheaper to keep!).

Thanks Michelle! I'm pretty sure she will be a display only type of pet As of now I have ZERO interest in holding her. With my luck they can probably sense fear and I would end up getting bit I have a golden gecko that I believe to be WC (I have had him for a number of years) and he has never calmed down. He is my other "display only" pet It just got to the point where it wasn't worth having him drop his tail every time we tried to handle him in the beginning. Plus when he bites - he DOESN'T let go

Lena, she is beautiful!

Congrats on multi-legged friend. I am with you, they scare me, but I would love to have one.

I like Chrissy comments that they can be a display only pet.

Bruce

Thanks Bruce! I agree... I am terrified of her, well when she's not in her tank
She is cool to watch, but I think that is where I have to draw the line

nice!!!!!!!

Glad you bit the bullet!

Thanks Pat! It was a hard one to bit! I always said I would NEVER allow one in my house! Guess I was fooling myself I have to thank my daughter for convincing me to bring it home to get over my fear

[scoobyark]

Nice little T. Congrats!

[STORMS]

Nice little T. Congrats!

Thanks Karen!!

[Melicious]

Regardless of your fear, she's a beautiful girl. -Smiles.- Great pick up.