00:00 Horror Intro
00:55 Introduction
02:44 What are old world tarantulas?
04:27 Overkill
06:08 What hobbyists aren't telling you
06:35 Facts about OWs
08:03 Bite symptoms
09:13 Dangerous vs. potential for danger
10:31 Aggressive vs. Defensive
13:50 Tips
15:22 Ladder System
16:50 Housing
20:35 Rehousing Tips
25:40 Maintenance
28:20 Starter Old Worlds
36:43 Final Thoughts
For the vast majority of keepers, starting the hobby with a much less risky New World species is the most prudent avenue to take in order to gain valuable hands-on experience before moving to spiders that threaten more of a painful consequence should things go wrong.
However, as I’ve spent more time in the hobby, I’m getting the impression that we might have done TOO good of a job delivering our warning about Old Worlds, as our often exaggerated and hyperbolic approach has led many folks to be terrified of these creatures. Whether it's overzealous members of forum and Facebook groups admonishing keepers for getting into Old World species too soon, or viewer-hungry YouTube personalities harping on how "dangerous" and "venomous" they are, we often do this amazing group of spiders an injustice by how we portray them.
In this episode, we'll take a calm and informed look at this oft-maligned group of spiders as I share my experience and tips for working with them.
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