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mattie
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 3:15 am    Post subject: tame red knees Reply with quote
every book ive read has said mexican red knees are the most gentle T going, but mine are little monsters throwing hairs at every chance they get
im starting to think the whole placid thing is a myth, can anyone prove me wrong?
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 6:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
IME, B.smithi are a VERY nervous species, Pelting you with urticants at the slightest provocation. Some even going straight into a threat posture and and striking at everything in sight, For example, my huge adult female:



That said, there are a number of very docile individuals that will tolerate handling and excess provocation etc.
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 7:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Mines not too bad!
But if i startle it or move something in its house it will aim a flick.
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