check this bite report out sounds extreme Poecilotheria striata

[davieboi]

http://www.bighairyspiders.com/poec.html

cant imagine this would happen unless it emptied all its venom into you or you were rather sensative to the venom but happy reading

also think its safe to say pokies should maybe be left to slightly more experienced keepers

[snowgoose]

Originally Posted by davieboi

http://www.bighairyspiders.com/poec.html

cant imagine this would happen unless it emptied all its venom into you or you were rather sensative to the venom but happy reading

also think its safe to say pokies should maybe be left to slightly more experienced keepers

This is something I have great difficulty in agreeing with. If enough research is done, then no T is worse than any other with a comparative. My second T was a Pokie and next I'm getting a tapi. My first was my skeleton, still not a beginner T but then again I researched a hell of alot and everything is fine.

Without a comparative and with enough research no T is worse than any other.

[iiisecondcreep]

Originally Posted by davieboi

cant imagine this would happen unless it emptied all its venom into you or you were rather sensative to the venom but happy reading

I assume this is the first pokie bite report you've read then?

[davieboi]

i guess you can say that you are ok with that but say somebody who isnt used to a fast t and i legs it and tags them that could be a terrible experiance for the t and the keeper

saying that my second t was a cobalt blue i was just pointing out that is a very extreme reaction and a moderatly experienced person is meuch less likely to be bitten

[davieboi]

Originally Posted by iiisecondcreep

I assume this is the first pokie bite report you've read then?

no but this seems very bad compared to most others

[Danhalen]

Originally Posted by snowgoose

This is something I have great difficulty in agreeing with. If enough research is done, then no T is worse than any other with a comparative. My second T was a Pokie and next I'm getting a tapi. My first was my skeleton, still not a beginner T but then again I researched a hell of alot and everything is fine.

Without a comparative and with enough research no T is worse than any other.

I'd have to disagree with your statement I'm afraid. Yes, your second tarantula was a Pokie, but it also happens to be a species quite renound for their more docile nature, and reluctance to bite. There are other species of poecilotheria that have somewhat contrasting personas, and are in no way suitable for beginners.

No amount of research will prepare you completely to deal with certain species, as much of your natural response to a particular action is built on confidence gained from previous experiences.

[Lucky Eddie]

Bite Reports - Arachnoboards

I always look through this for a little light reading.............and especially before I buy a new T.

Its interesting the different reactions that keepers have.

Its also interesting that size doesn't always matter. Some of the tags from small Togo Starbursts are worse than from adults.

[Ozgi]

"like a bee sting, but 50x worse"

Soooooo, nothing like a bee sting then?

[Josh-sama]

Originally Posted by snowgoose

This is something I have great difficulty in agreeing with. If enough research is done, then no T is worse than any other with a comparative. My second T was a Pokie and next I'm getting a tapi. My first was my skeleton, still not a beginner T but then again I researched a hell of alot and everything is fine.

Without a comparative and with enough research no T is worse than any other.

I agree and disagree. Someone who understands the risks of a tarantula may be more prepared for a tarantula than someone who doesn't. But then again, you may know what they're like by an outside view, but just knowing isn't experiance.

As Dan said, some more species of Pokies aren't so reluctant with their fangs and will just think "F**k it, you're mine."

So safe to say, yes research can get you somewhere, but it's not entirely true to say researching a tarantula will make you ready for it.

[davieboi]

Originally Posted by Danhalen

I'd have to disagree with your statement I'm afraid. Yes, your second tarantula was a Pokie, but it also happens to be a species quite renound for their more docile nature, and reluctance to bite. There are other species of poecilotheria that have somewhat contrasting personas, and are in no way suitable for beginners.

No amount of research will prepare you completely to deal with certain species, as much of your natural response to a particular action is built on confidence gained from previous experiences.

thank god the pokie king understood my point of view thought i was gonna be burned alive

Originally Posted by Lucky Eddie

Bite Reports - Arachnoboards

I always look through this for a little light reading.............and especially before I buy a new T.

Its interesting the different reactions that keepers have.

Its also interesting that size doesn't always matter. Some of the tags from small Togo Starbursts are worse than from adults.

i think its agood idea it lets you know what can happen if your not on your toes or if the t just happens to get you

Originally Posted by Ozgi

"like a bee sting, but 50x worse"

Soooooo, nothing like a bee sting then?