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Originally Posted by matt_bowey
dont think she has ever been handled tbh. would you advise getting here out?
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You could try putting the hand of whoever is going to hold her in the housing to get her used to humans, be aware that she might flick hairs on you though, usually aiming for the eyes :S Always ensure that your face is never near her enclosure if you are trying to interact with her. Note that the flicked hairs will also embed into your skin and irritate you and sometimes they are so fine that you cannot see them.
Spend at least a couple of weeks with your hand in the container KEEP FACE AWAY, if she constantly runs away or flares up at you, you know it's going to be a no go.
You also have to decide what you would do if she suddenly ran up your arm, ask yourself honestly, would you flick to get her down, therefore throwing her across the room and killing her, or would you be able to remain calm no matter what?
If you know you would definitely freak then handling a tarantula, then obviously handling is out of the question.
If you believe in all honesty that if she ran up your arm you would be able to remain calm and cool then you might be able to handle her IF she lets you.
Never try and rush the process, she will let you know if she's had enough of your hand being in there. Move it out as soon as she flares, that is the pre-warning of what she is about to do. All tarantulas have the ability to flick their hairs, it's just that Chile Roses are damn well covered in them.
I called mine Charlie because I didn't know if she was a he or he was a she lol that way whichever he/she is, the name is cool
Let me know if you want any more help. I've never handled a tarantula myself, I'm still too nervous, but I have researched into it a great deal, hence being able to pass the information on to you
Hope this helps.