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mattie Key Member
Joined: 09 Nov 2005 Posts: 316 Location: middlesbrough
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Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 3:15 am Post subject: tame red knees |
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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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Theraphosidae I'm new here...
Joined: 06 Oct 2006 Posts: 10
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Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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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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shaz Key Member
Joined: 07 Sep 2006 Posts: 247 Location: south east london
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Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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Mines not too bad!
But if i startle it or move something in its house it will aim a flick. _________________ Shaz
http://bugnation.co.uk
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