Do OBT tarantulas deserve their BAD REPUTATION?

In this video we discuss 5 reasons why OBT tarantulas don't deserve their really bad reputations in the tarantula keeping hobby.
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[@tarantulakat]

my OBT is so shy that I could barely get any shots of her, so thank you so much to these guys for allowing me to use some of their footage. Go subscribe and watch their videos, they're all great

[@gazpitt8087]

Mine is only a sling at the moment, hopefully grows into a nice calm female 🤞🏼😅🤞🏼

[@321productionabbytheservic7]

Thank you

[@SensenmannXT]

If they feel save, you are save

[@OZ_Blades]

Honestly not sure that I'm going to start owning spiders, but I'm really enjoying learning about them. They're very interesting creatures.

[@ultraloyalservant2felineov41]

A few years ago I saw a spider. In my apartment. Instead of removing or killing him, I led him stay! He made himself a little spider web in the corner of my living room and was catching mosquitoes all summer! Then in the fall. I noticed he disappeared. Then, the mosquitoes reappeared 😿

[@TomsBigSpiders]

I love this. Great points as well. Hope for the best, but expect the worst! Giving them enclosures that offer some depth really helps so much. My girl is a total sweetheart, although that's not the norm. She may always get more cranky. Great stuff, Kat! :)

[@lindseyandersonheinlein4945]

I saw one of your videos about how once you (Tom) put your OBT in more of an arborial (spelling??) enclosure that it helped a lot with the instant threat they perceive when there is not much space between you and them. I thought that was genius and now I wonder why more collectors don’t try that themselves! I am about to purchase my first tarantula because I just broke up with my fiancé who never let me get one while we were together and I think it will help me focus more of my energy on positive and educational influences with my son and we can learn and enjoy it together. Oh and Kat I love u and ur page so much!! U have a lot of creative videos and it’s good to see Women can do the same things guys do and sometimes even better!! 😉😎 Wish I lived closer because we could be BFF!!

[@kylecleetus8042]

@@lindseyandersonheinlein4945 thats where I got the idea from to do it with mine! Worked like a dream. Offered a couple of hides in the bottom, along with some sticks to climb on, and bam! Calm OBT. Well she just retreats 97% of the time! Which are odds ill take! Lol

[@katelillo1932]

I never knew orange bitey things had such pretty blue feet 😲🥰

[@Jagrofes]

Kate Lillo many old worlds/baboon tarantulas have those shiny toe pads.

[@Varanamous]

I've noticed mine was more docile in taller enclosures. I think its because when I would open the lid I didnt disturb the webbing. Anytime it was in a more shallow enclosure where i had to disturb some webbing it would threat pose, but never when it was in an enclosure that didnt disturb the webbing. That's also the only time I've gotten the threat pose. So I experimented with two types of enclosures for two if my obts, one with where I could get in and not disturb web, and one were it could web up the top and I would possibly disturb it some. And sure enough the one I dont disturb the web, no threat posture or any signs of being defensive. It might be subjective but I think that's a big reason that so many people have threat responses from them.

[@0904Kaz]

I've had mine for a few weeks now, and she's been nothing but shy and sweet 💖 She prefers to hide mostly. If I catch her out in the open she either covers her eyes with her knees or creeps slowly back into her lair. She won't even eat if I'm watching.

[@willowlambert4238]

𝘈𝘸𝘸𝘸𝘸𝘸𝘸𝘸𝘸💞💞

[@Sammie-Lou-Miss-UK]

My housemates OBT is psychotic lolol... She is a complete nightmare but he still loves her.. He has had her since a sling n is his oldest spider that he has xx

[@cadaverousghoul8008]

Honestly OBT's seem pretty predictable in some ways, they will sooner tell you to back off and try to get away first. My Brachypelma's are docile but they kick a lot at me haha! Sassy things are cute though I even love the sass from OBT's

[@tragickai5856]

My favorite T was an OBT. She gave me a great story (escaped during rehousing) but I got her back and made a great home for her. Miss her even today :/

[@themexicanmilkdud8269]

This is a great video! After watching many videos on OBTs, I am really looking forward to getting one. I am always down to learn and observe new things, whether it comes with or without challenges

[@RoanPonie]

I been in the T s almost 2 yrs. My first OW was a Balfourii I got a few months ago. I am getting my first OBT ,which we be here tomorrow and I am so.excited I'm gonna bust

[@rarebreedmotorworks2995]

Mines still a sling .shy but a great eater. I've noticed if you have enough room from the substrate to the lid of the enclosure that if your not tearing its webbing apart every time you go to feed it will remain pretty chill. Imagine someone open your front door and tearing up your living room everytime they did, you'd be pretty pissed to. It's all about respecting their space. Great video Kat!

[@gazpitt8087]

I love OBT's 😍

[@Demolitiondude]

When you're in the kingdom of madness, expect the unexpected brother. Ooohhhh yyyeeeaaahhh.... DIG IT!

[@j.b.6722]

I have a male, he is so sweet. I have been threatened only once, and I already had him 2 years, and I call mine Bigfoot, I only have 3 pictures of him

[@f9573]

I love OBTs. It's one of my very first tarantulas but mine was highly aggressive. Even when it's hiding in its hide, it would come out and charge me when I'm changing its water

[@yoklanwolfs4499]

I just picked up my first OBT thanks to this video! I was always scared to get an OBT, even though I already had an AF H. mac and a C. lividus sling. She's currently walking around her new enclosure. I hope she'll feel safe and at ease. I already think she's the most beautiful T in my collection, LOVE the orange.

[@jdcass638]

Though it won't be my first Tarantula, I definitely will be getting an OBT at some point. Besides the beautiful color theme that they have, I also think spicy attitudes in pets can be good for any keeper, helps keep you on your toes. 😊 Also, I love that your dangly spider lights are still up. 🕷️🖤

[@fangman2403]

Thanks a million for this video...2 years in and I still have yet to go OW. Think my next will be P. Irminia...basically going for the nastiest NW by reputation and then OBT and M Balfouri next order. This vidoe was needed, thanks again.

[@davidfreeman683]

You'll be amazed by the Irminias speed and willingness to bolt out of the enclosure. With exception of a few wild caught specimens, I've had far less trouble from old worlds as oppose the P Irminias. Most old worlds I've had have been quicker to hide when approached and take some provocation to get defensive. All the PIrminias are prone to bolt for gaps when the enclosure door opens so don't underestimate them, personally I don't see them as a lead up to old worlds, they have characteristics such as willingness to escape, speed etc that rival any old worlds I've had. It's never happened to me, but apparently they have a severe bite on them also. I'd rather deal with omothymus or poecelotheria types based on past animals I've had any day. 👍

[@michaelbailey747]

Nice video tk 👍👍👍. Mine I got as a 3/4" sling RCF in October 2019 and it's pushing the 2" plus size now. Rehoused it twice now. First was when I got it home from a 60 dram pill vial to a 32oz deli cup. Last week from the deli cup to a exoterra funarrium small. Love the colors of the red orange on the RCF and the blue on the pads of the legs. Fun to look at when you see them lol. Only time I get a threat posture was during the rehousing. I have been keeping the webbing below the lids so that I'm not disturbing the den and so far so good. Open it up for feeding no problem without any defensive behavior. Hopefully she(🤞) will start exploring the new home as she has been in the hide with just her butt or legs sticking out lol. I would have to say that they are a very shy species that get very defensive when disturbed.

[@The-Spider-King]

I’ll definitely get one. I got a B.Emilia sling as my first T maybe a month ago 🤔 A week later I got a Pokie juvenile. So far, the pokie is really chilled. Doesn’t come out much and will hide if I open the enclosure

[@dennisempey4442]

My first T and new to the hobby was an OBT. I love her (Sally) . Shes pretty chill and havent had any problems with her. I've been able to get some great photos . My second T was an H Mac . Jump right in right. But thanks to you, and channels that Dave, and Richard put the time into. I felt I was well prepared. Thanks to everyone in this community. Cheers from Saskatchewan. Currently shopping for female Poecilotheria.

[@edgufler1122]

Enjoyed the Video very much Kat

[@tarantulakat]

thank you Ed :)

[@5xldino]

Mine run across the whole bed room when I rehoused him for the first time :D When he was younger he used to get scared by his food and started to throw a tantrum xD I can't be negativ, he is to cute for that :D

[@Xiporah]

I've just purchased my first OBT spiderling and I'm so excited! I've had tarantulas for over a decade, but got out of the hobby for a while due to depression and am down to only one t left, so this is special for me.

[@santoroaquatics5038]

Hi kat you rock cool video today love seeing the amazing tarantulas you have keep up the amazing work hope one day to meet you 💯

[@devinviltan2564]

Came here due to a misspelling, learned a lot. Thanks!

[@wild2dbone]

Aww thanks for doing this vid Kat the obt is my favorite tarantula...love em ❤

[@AliasOkinawa]

Got my first OBT today... quite a fast and defensive spider..what a beauty!

[@Trupiato]

Great and eye opening video, at least for me 😃 You mentioned that they are not "the worst"and now I'm wondering: which tarantula(s) do you consider the most defensive?

[@tarantulakat]

I don't wanna paint any tarantula as being "the worst" but S cal lol. I always think arboreal species are capable of way more because they can go up, down, all around and jump

[@philr4691]

I would really like to have an OBT among other old worlds. The orange Is beautiful but my wife isn’t comfortable with me having old worlds and I respect that. Keep the OBT videos coming and I will live happily, vicariously through you. Plus that just leaves me open to getting ALL of the new worlds. That will keep me plenty busy and sufficiently drain my bank account.

[@hadleysinverts9550]

Amazing video I was wondering if you could do a feeding video all of your old world tarantulas please

[@MrTQuillen]

Great video way to stick up for our beloved obts

[@bernadettelinfoot]

Good video, 12 years ago I kept some tarantulas. After I had them 5 years I rehomed them because some of my friends kept fainting when they came to my place. A few months ago I started with tarantulas again and recently I bought a obt sling. I'm 71 and I'm not too worried. Like you said treat every animal with respect and things shouldn't be too bad, but be prepared for all eventualities

[@caseyelgin6988]

Lol I just love obts. They're so cute and so funny. That iconic threat posture 😂

[@sidewaysonhighways]

Agreed Kat. The one I had 10 years ago had it’s own little legacy of a journey before it made its way to me. It got out of its enclosure at the store it was being sold at to where the owner told me he had to tear the store apart to recapture it. Then later the owner told me he sold it to a kid at an expo, and the kid brought it back to him some short time after, saying it was too mean. Then I come along, already having two H.macs at home, a cobalt blue, a Vietnam Black, and some poekies, bought this sassy little fireball, not knowing at the time it was the same one the owner told me had escaped in his store. I named him Syracuse after the football team mascot, which was an orange. It did throw up defensive postures, but it didn’t bother me the way it did from my, at the time, Haplopelmas; especially the Vietnam Black. Those are scary spiders. I could handle Syracuse fairly easily. He never tried to bite me during handling. He was skittish as you would expect, and I don’t endorse handling nervous and slightly more venomous spiders like baboons. You just don’t know for sure what kind of day they are having. They are still a fine gateway species to the keeping of old worlds. I found the OBT’s lesser mentioned cousin, the Fort Hall/Dodoma baboon (Pterinochilus lugardi) to be milder, but then again every individual is different.

[@samhaines8228]

looks like Shelob when throwing that threat posture!! also, "That's MY stick! MINE!!" I would be curious to see how people package the tarantulas/slings in the bottles with folded paper towel nests...have seen them unpacked often enough, but what about the zesty ones?!

[@tarantulakat]

lol yeah I wouldn’t wanna pack one either. Couldn’t tell ya sry hahaha

[@MarksTarantulas]

Great vid and so true some lovely obts in this vid too 👍

[@tarantulakat]

yours is my favorite! lol thank you so much 🥰

[@MarksTarantulas]

@@tarantulakat ☺

[@Fabians.]

My first Tarantula was a OBT and a C.Versicolor. i had zero problems whit the OBT and now i have 7 OBT :D

[@allisonculp3070]

Just got my 1st OBT sling! I'm excited for the webbing! Cute little scared-y baby!

[@pjsmith2744]

I got a H.mac for my first tarantula. This was a long time ago and the literature available wasn't the best. I did ok,I just gave the spider the respect it deserved. Great video Kat!!

[@simoncosh3654]

I think my wife’s spirit animal is an OBT

[@mannyrivera6074]

😂😂😂😂

[@WhiteWolf62697]

I got my first ever tarantula a month ago and I got an OBT.. I've always wanted a tarantula so when I went to a reptile show/expo I was planning to bring home one, just wasn't sure what one of my top 3 favs I was going to end up getting. Maybe I a dumb for choosing a OBT as my first, but I felt I could handle it. Especially since It's a sling and I could learn and grow with it. So far so good! She is mainly just shy and doesn't even like me watching her eat. I hope her attitude doesn't change for a long while! I wanted to name her Shelob but I already had a giant house spider I've had for two years with that name. So her name is Ungoliant or might change it to Cydaea. Wanted to name her after something cool~

[@thesilkkradle9558]

When I’m in Australia that’s the only T you can buy. Or the funnel web. Or huntsman. Or red backs lol. Not too many options but common sense prevails. It depends on how nervous the keeper is also. Meaning if ur jumpy and all over the place when rehousing this will translate to the spider as all spiders live by feel and vibration. Great recording.

[@AnthonyHall-pj1tz]

hi love your vids🥰

[@christianhennersdorf5043]

Both of mine have the subname "the assh… Spiders"! But i love them

[@rozalia648]

I like OBTs. I have one juv but recently I got a young female and that day I didnt have a good size container so she had to wait a day or two. It was hard to put her in a temporary box. BUT when I wanted to put her in a right container she basically moved herself immediately without my "help". When I opened her box she just went out to her new one. Tarantulas never stop to surprise me

[@deadgirlwalking4354]

I bought my first obt sling today! (Only my second T, my first being my 1.5 inch gbb) and I'm honestly so excited for her to get big and fiery

[@caseyelgin6988]

Haha, my first T's will be here Wednesday! I got a gbb, obt, and an h.pulchripes! Im so excited 😁

[@TrexxArmz]

Well, I think I'm acquiring my first ever OBT in March for my birthday. A friend of mine fell in love with them when he heard the nickname "Orange Bitey Thing". Lmao. I've had baboons in the past, and I was always nervous opening their enclosures, but never had an OBT. I'm excited though.

[@chongliu646]

My curly hair has been molting for a day now but she hasn’t moved or molt one bit just lying still, I think she’s in trouble, what should I do now?

[@reptileboy1048]

P.murinus was the first species I ever paired and I was successful with a double clutch. Their an awesome species and every collection should have them

[@Voxelsan]

I love Old World Tees, they keep you on your toes. They are not are boring as much as new world :)

[@michaeltaylor2449]

AWESOME video OBTs have been given a bad rep in the hobby yes I been tagged by one BUT that was my fault but they are a STUNNING species love them thats why I have 3 lol

[@phukmylife]

I'm gettin one as soon as my tax return comes in 😂Great video Kat! Enjoyed watchin it 🖤💯

[@JPsPetNation]

My OBT is so chilled ahe never kicks off at me and noamlly she just stands there if she gets provoked by my self . This could happen from doing her water or feeding her rehousing her etc. She is really not that bad and I have had her for 5 years now.. They are a beautiful tarantula to keep and they are a old world tarantula so you expect them to be a bit if a handful.. ģ. Really enjoyed this video and the cover of one of my favourite types of Tarantulas tbh Also when rehousing them gove then a place to hide and they will go in to that it helps with then running and going crazy when you are rehousing them .. they jsut what to run away and hide what u can understand.

[@bensbugz5574]

Shout out to Kat and Tom , yall guys have helped me so much on my journey on tarantula keeping!

[@bensbugz5574]

Question for Kat, I'm getting my 1rst female GBB this coming week , how long until she starts webbing up her enclosure? What should I expect?

[@NatCr3w]

@@bensbugz5574 If they are comfortable they will start webbing almost immediately. It's a good way to judge if they feel safe in their environment. I always give mine a way to go down and hide under something and they have been a pretty chill spider. Just understand that for a new world they are considerably quick. This makes for amazing feedings but stressful rehouses. They can catch feeders out of the air and rarely refuse food if they aren't stressed or in premolt. They do kick hairs pretty readily but only if they feel cornered. They have only struck and threat postured their arch nemesis the evil paint brush.

[@bensbugz5574]

@@NatCr3w thank you very much for this feedback, I have a 12x12x12 with a skull that's hollow that has a hole in it, a large piece of mopani wood, small rocks, and a vine hanging over the skull. I also have 3 plus amount if substrate too

[@bensbugz5574]

@@NatCr3w my room stays at 82 degrees at all times as well

[@NatCr3w]

@@bensbugz5574 Temp isn't a massive issue with Ts. As long as you can wear a t shirt then they should be comfy. GBBs live in a desert so they see some extreme temperature swings throughout their life. Scorching highs in the day to bitter cold in the evenings Also don't worry about humidity. They live in a very dry area. They'll get most of their fluids through food. Just keep an appropriate sized water dish and sprinkle some water on their webbing so they have options. One thing I can say is make sure they have plenty of anchor points. If it is their permanent enclosure at some point you'll be dealing with a blanket of white as they build impressive web castles even as slings.

[@conchitamay4859]

THANK YOU I LOVE MY OBT . IT CAN BE A LITTLE STINKER SOMETIME BUT 98 PER CENT SWEETHEART. THANKS KAT FOR STANDING UP FOR OBT.💕

[@LaBucci]

I think OBTs are one of my favorite T’s just for their fierceness and not backing down, they are a beautiful color too ☺️

[@stevemiller9110]

OBT was my first T about 12yrs ago. I gave mine a good hide and plenty of substrate. I had my male for 3yrs before he died. Mine rarely gave a threat posture and would often sit in hide with front legs sticking out. Was a voracious eater and an awesome T to keep. Respect is needed, but these are awesome T's if you're interested in an old world fossorial.

[@jonathanstarling9868]

I read the title and laughed. Literally last night. I leaned over my OBT enclosure Dealing with another enclosure. But I kept hearing a thump. I looked down and I was not sure but my OBT was in the position and was hitting the container every time I would lean over.

[@tarantulakat]

awwww they were saying “how dare you ignore me” lol

[@acommonkestrel]

They are such a beautiful species.

[@Kageoni187]

Lmao, those beginning videos were great. Those tarantulas were all- "Do you wanna go? Cause I would be glad to remind you of who you are messing with." The bright blue tipped front legs almost distracted me from those angry fangs

[@ultraloyalservant2felineov41]

You guys and gals are amazing and very brave in the video and life! God bless and be safe! 👍✌ 🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷

[@Gothicgirl1122x]

I just bought mine yesterday it a sling I think they lovely I hope to enjoy he r she in good r bad moods lol he r she be look after really well lot love can’t wait see when it get big

[@vermyfox8450]

With my adult female OBT, she only gives me a threat posture if I startle her in the open or if I get too near her burrow to remove food bolus. Usually she just goes deep in the burrow if I even see her at all. As long as I'm gentle, she's a sweetheart about it all. Now the female curly hair I have... She kicks hair and strikes with zero provocation and runs her fangs in the "I dont dry bite" fashion.

[@gregoryteager7021]

Just got my first OBT today and not a single threat pose or bolt but had a nasty roach takedown!

[@mikejessmax]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I get mildly pissed when people refer to these things as "AGGRESSIVE". Just got back into the hobby (May 2023) after a 10 year break (scorpions, centipedes and new worlds). After building my new world collection, picked up a P. regalis and a P. rufilata as my 1st and 2nd ever old worlds. They are fast so there was no playing around with them. They were about 3 to 4 " so they went into their adult enclosures - exo-terra mini talls. Guess what I'm getting tomorrow? OBT here we come 😊

[@erikbetancourt7194]

I was thinking about upgrading my Brazilian white knee to a way bigger home. 48×24×24. And put a OBT in her 18" cube enclosure. I like this trancula because orange is my favorite color.

[@djjjii5624]

I got two OBT slings really soon after getting my first T. One of them will always run away and hides most of the time but the other can be insane, if I open the lid when she’s out instead of hiding she’ll throw her legs up and slap anything that moves

[@Christinas_creatures]

My first was my Caribena versicolor and 2 weeks later I ordered my OBT because I obviously like challenges. I now have 8 and want more. None of mine have showed any defensive behaviors so far and would much rather just hide when I open their enclosures. I adore them all.

[@taeviansworldofreptiles3828]

I really want an OBT!

[@NBFAN00B]

1:36 it’s almost comical how slowly she peaks out and then threat poses. Like “Ugh if I must...there are you happy, you saw my fangs now leave me be.”

[@rodneybever9583]

As soon as I saw the title I yelled YES!!! But I still live my three.

[@pokololotanginaser8264]

having an obt is like having a medal of valor in tarantula keeping

[@DesignatedDrinker12]

I used to have an OBT before I downsized my collection (I moved cross country) and I was a little timid at first. but honestly, unless I caught her out in the open or I was rehousing.. she was fine. Their temperament is awesome.. but quite honestly, I've had NW's that had more sass..

[@TheLinkoln18]

Still new to the hobby, but having had success so far, I am now thinking badder the better...

[@amyfeltnerpetermann9962]

I really cannot wait to get my little Saron.

[@lauraclegg794]

I love obt's so much I have 2. My first one is either dark or brown colour form, he was labelled as a King baboon but is definitely an obt. My new one is a Red colour form. They are named Cheeto & Bunny. Mine are both slings so no defensive behaviour. I feel like they dont deserve their bad reputation. Maybe my opinion will change when my 2 grow lol. I think they just get understandably upset if there webs are disturbed xx

[@grindeyyyyy]

It was a year into keeping for me, thought I could handle it, was fine and chill rehoused it a few times then one day it got too much, it just depends on the individual, with these Ts you should expect the worst can happen, even if it doesn't it's best to be safe than sorry, but after that Asian fawn I am ready

[@SuperLoops]

i LOVE obts I have four and theyre so beautiful one of my absolutely favourite species and yep youre completley right theyre basically predictable and that makes them easy to keep and look after. i feel like partve why ppl think theyre so fierce is just their nickname orange bitey thing, like ok they got it bcus theyre defensive but then I think the name makes ppl think they are determined to bite everyone and everything. which ofc theyre not no one should be put off keeping obts I think its silly. tbh I am so done w/ all the "beginner" and "advanced" crap and ppl saying stupid stuff like you have to have years of experience before you even think about getting old worlds etc its just a load of rubbish. ok, probably avoid mad asian arboreals until you are used to dealing w/ tarantulas in general but apart from that ppl should just keep what they want. be respectful of how fast they can be, take sensible precautions when youre rehousing etc and watch vids of experienced ppl to learn good techniques, and be extra careful of ones w/ bad venom. but literally any sensible person who isnt an idiot can easily deal with p much any tarantula theyre only spiders theyre not tigers or crocadiles /rant 😂

[@chloewright1]

I love that video from Exotics Lair when his OBT grabs the blade of grass and won't let go and Exotics says "Ok fine, you have it. I'll go get another one" So funny! 😂🕷️🕸️

[@Willenium2k4]

Completely agree. I've had numerous OBT's/Baboons in the past and always found them easy to deal with. If you disturb them then yes they are defensive and stand their ground but that's all they'll do. I've found Psalmopoeus much more difficult to work with as they are significantly faster and display actual aggression. Pokies I've found to be quite pleasant mannered to work around and are generally quite timid if disturbed.

[@goldleader2804]

Be smart and respect the OBT and you’ll be fine. Totally agree with you.

[@noonars1]

Madeleine forster I must say i have learned much about spiders from all of you in the hobby. It wouldbe difficult to keep them myself with two playful cats in a small house. They are not as dangerous as a British wasp which are aggressive spiders are not and are really comical in the way they run and their threat postures God bless you all in the hobby

[@bentennyson2398]

My Pteronochilous Murinius striker is a sweetheart tbh, yes he does have his mood swings but he doesn't deserve the reputation they have.

[@filip9426]

Pls I need help. My B. Hamorii doesn’t eat since 19/12/2020 since i picked her up from the previous owner. She is 6 cm from the fangs to the butt. Sorry for my bad english

[@getfitforjannah]

When was the last molt?

[@Huettnera]

Interesting enough my most "aggressive" tarantula is a male sub-adult B. hamorii. He jumps at his food - or sometimes at the tongs - halfway through his terrarium and gives me a threat-pose whenever i fill up his water dish or try to cut down some plants or stuff like this... I have two OBTs, but they are from early 2023 and are still slings...

[@nickierainbow]

I'm not sure if I'm just lucky or particularily gentle and agile, but even my most defensive species have never given me any trouble when rehousing. Omothymus violaceopes, psalmopoeus irminia, heteroscodra maculata, tapinauchenius sanctivicenti... never had one bolt, threat pose or anything. They'd all go gently in their cup, then slowly walk out in the new enclosure. Had plenty of hair kicked at me by my brachypelma auratum though 🙄

[@ChantalsCritters]

Great video. Ya they are not as bad as people make them.

[@perfectlyperfect03]

They’re gorgeous and I love them

[@grifmaximus]

my OBT was my first old world T i've ever kept and it's pretty scary. bolted on me 5-6 times when i last rehoused it

[@321productionabbytheservic7]

Were is the best place to get a baby tarantula

[@riesmoos]

Best place is a small village on Antartica.

[@MagicianSul]

I must say. Half a year of keeping before I decided to get my 1st Old World. No - I didn't get an OBT. I went to a breeder whom I got to know before and lets just say he made a remark "Finally someone who doesn't buy an OBT as his first OW" so I figure a lot of people do get them as first... On the other hand I'd rather get an OBT than some OW arboreal atm. I don't feel I'm ready for those yet.

[@XXILoveYewhXX]

My OBT is actually a sweet heart. She’s really shy and pretty well behaved. I get more threat poses from my e.murinus and t.vagans.

[@latetothegameinverts1487]

My OBT is crazy fast and bolty but no threats yet but my Grammastola pulchripes will light you up. lol 😂

[@kumo8370]

I love obt's they are so adorable and sassy! I don't know why people are so afraid of them lol they are pretty cute but also give people quite the scare lol.

[@mrsaiyan7342]

Exotics lair names his miss Lord have mercy. 😂👍👍👍✌️

[@funkbolt]

Hmmm. I have 10 new worlds (one a decently feisty brachypelma) and had never really considered an obt to be something I'd enjoy but... This definitely has me rethinking.

[@catsbackwoods2900]

When I first got into tarantulas, I seen this and didn’t want it. Then I got a rose hair and a pink toe. Then later on I found out that they were kinda boring. Now I’m getting back into tarantulas, and I’m thinking about getting one of these because they are pretty. And the bad behavior will be more interesting compared to my other ones.

[@xxdropdeadxx6679]

There not like dogs lol maybe should find a different hobby? I have 5 one docile other skitish other a hair kicker other one still a small sling...

[@Ptasznikarium]

Hi I have one too, but he is very small now, but he nice eating all time :D