I Never Thought This Would Ever Happen!....

[jaleely]

This is a fact: Tarantulas always prefer to crawl up. I will put my hand in front of them, then depending on who it is and if i feel safe enough, nudge their back legs or abdomen with my finger or a utensil, and they crawl right on.

The only one i just "scoop up" is my rose hair, who doesn't care either way : )

[Hurrok]

Originally Posted by jaleely

This is a fact: Tarantulas always prefer to crawl up. I will put my hand in front of them, then depending on who it is and if i feel safe enough, nudge their back legs or abdomen with my finger or a utensil, and they crawl right on.

The only one i just "scoop up" is my rose hair, who doesn't care either way : )

I generally place my hand in front and do gentle nudges, I've "scooped up" once and (s)he didn't seem to mind :P

[Skits]

Originally Posted by Hurrok

Awe, thanks! I've seen G. Rosea's as adults but never as a baby before either, so I was surprised when I was told. Is there a certain way you can tell their gender at a young age at all? Apparently you don't know until later, or just guessing...but it would be great to know. (S)he seems quite docile and friendly so far

I know this website really helps to know what you're looking for. American Tarantula Society Discussion Board • View topic - Sexing a tarantula It's always better and easier to sexe them when they are about 2 inches in legspan though. If you have a good microscope though and know what you're looking for, you can most likely sexe him/her now.

[Hurrok]

Originally Posted by Skits

I know this website really helps to know what you're looking for. American Tarantula Society Discussion Board • View topic - Sexing a tarantula It's always better and easier to sexe them when they are about 2 inches in legspan though. If you have a good microscope though and know what you're looking for, you can most likely sexe him/her now.

Wow, thank-you! This actually helped me out a lot!