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Best tarantula for a newbie
Im actually pretty scared of spiders. Thats why i want a taratnula to help me feel comfortable with them. What's the best tarantula for a newbie like me?
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Anything in the Brachypelma family is good. Slow growing. Usually Docile. Usually Cheap. They are hair kickers so they would rather do that then bite you.
I own a B.smithi and its a great T. Not even close to mature yet thought. When they are mature you can expect a very docile Tarantula that you may even be able to handle.
Before I even came close to buying a Tarantula I went out and bought The Tarantula Keepers Guide. This is basic the bible for T keepers. It is jam packed with info!
Last edited by Quantum Constrictors; 01-13-2013 at 05:24 PM.
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i agree, the Brachy is a great starter Tarantula. had mine since Oct and three inch in leg span. really gorgeous they are and fun to examine as they grow.
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I agree with the above.
I would also recommend
Grammostola pulchripes
Chaco Golden Knee
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grammostola_pulchripes
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I'd like to add the avicularia sp.. A.versicolor is my favorite. Just note they have awesome aim shooting poo. And generally speaking, a little quicker than the others listed above.
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They do love to poo on you :p
Also look up the bite reports and understand what "hair kicking" can do to you. Don't trust the people at the pet store for care info. Personally I would stay away from wild caught.
Bobbafett,
How much are you feeding that Chilean Rose? Looks to be on the skinny side.
I took about 12 years before my rosea threw up a threat pose, so never let your guard down :p
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 Originally Posted by 3skulls
They do love to poo on you :p
Also look up the bite reports and understand what "hair kicking" can do to you. Don't trust the people at the pet store for care info. Personally I would stay away from wild caught.
Bobbafett,
How much are you feeding that Chilean Rose? Looks to be on the skinny side.
I took about 12 years before my rosea threw up a threat pose, so never let your guard down :p
I just got her and feed her crickets daily
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0.1 Dog (Truffles)
0.1 Naked Cat (Mercedes)
1.0 Hamster (Pumpkin)
1.1 Bumblebees (Satyana & Weedle)
0.3 Normals (Shayla, Rita and Althea)
0.1 100% Het Pied Ringer (Avalon)
1.0 Pied (Monsieur Piederoff)
1.0 Lesser 100% Het Albino poss het OG (Tinersons)
0.1 Spider Albino (Ivy)
0.1 Mojave Cinnamon (Morticia)
1.1 Normal BCIs (Damon and Conga)
0.1 Crested Gecko (Natasha)
0.0.1 Rosehair Tarantula (Charlotte)
0.0.1 P.Metallica
0.0.1 A.Avicularia
0.0.2 P.Irminia
0.0.1 L.Parahybona
0.0.1 N.Coloratovillosus
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She's munching right now actually
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0.1 Dog (Truffles)
0.1 Naked Cat (Mercedes)
1.0 Hamster (Pumpkin)
1.1 Bumblebees (Satyana & Weedle)
0.3 Normals (Shayla, Rita and Althea)
0.1 100% Het Pied Ringer (Avalon)
1.0 Pied (Monsieur Piederoff)
1.0 Lesser 100% Het Albino poss het OG (Tinersons)
0.1 Spider Albino (Ivy)
0.1 Mojave Cinnamon (Morticia)
1.1 Normal BCIs (Damon and Conga)
0.1 Crested Gecko (Natasha)
0.0.1 Rosehair Tarantula (Charlotte)
0.0.1 P.Metallica
0.0.1 A.Avicularia
0.0.2 P.Irminia
0.0.1 L.Parahybona
0.0.1 N.Coloratovillosus
?.?.? ASFs
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Re: Best tarantula for a newbie
Thanks everybody. I will continue to learn about them and i will have to get one in the future.
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