i went to feed my sub-adult B.smithi (idk if she actually is nit i think so) and i dropped the superwoman. my DUMBASS went to use my hand and pick it up. i grabbed it and she bit and started chewing on my left pointer finger on the tip. it burned and swelled but it went down. i monitored myself and was ready to call for help if needed if i was allergic (im scared of allergies due to a previous bad reaction to a medication). the swelling is pretty much gone other than 2 small bumps where the fangs went in. it still hurts a bit and is numb on the last digit of my finger.

im wondering if any of this is normal? i have been keeping tarantulas for 5+ year and i knew i would probably be bit at some point

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Hey I have a group of 3 unsexed M. Balfouris and wanted to ask if it's possible to add more to them? Like another group of 3 of the same size?

I don’t know if y’all can tell but I’m horrible at sexing my T’s. Species is A. Geniculata

Im not going to name the species of tarantula because I don’t want people to be giving advice about the species

What are some things I should research as a complete beginner?

Could someone make a list and I’ll do my own research?

Just general things that a beginner might not think to research or things that every tarantula owner needs to look into!

Thanks in advance:)

Hey everyone! New tarantula owner here I have had a Brazilian black T for a year and a half now almost 2 and he started kicking hairs and refusing food after he molted I’ve given him like two weeks after molt for precaution and he’s also bolting is it just a hunger strike or something to be worried about?

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Ok, I know the picture is unclear because I 100% refused to open her enclosure. Those 2 white spots are her eyes reflecting. This is my Balfouri. I do a morning and evening walk through my reptile room. Now due to a moving atm, I had to move 2 terrariums, my Balfouri and a gecko. Making a small hallway. The Balfouri on the left. So I checked, looking left and turn after that to the right to check the rest. I am watching my Boehmei and suddenly hear from the left thump - thump - thump glass hit So I immediately turn back to the left.... And there she was at 20cm away from my face. 6 cm body, paws spread out and standing up against the glass! I jump aside, silent scream and my poor Balfouri startles and runs back in her den, standing in the back, staring at me. I'm not sure who is angrier. Me for scaring me. Or her for getting scared by me.

Btw, first time I see her in 5 months ^^

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Sorry if this is such a basic question 😅

And just so happened to buy tibial hooks to match the look 😭