These gosh darn pokies!! :P

Ok. So yes, I really really REALLY want a P. metallica. Ive been doing lots of research, so that way I feel "well rounded" and prepared when I get mine. Im not new to Ts, but I am new to pokies. So then I thought, should I get a much cheaper pokie sling, and get some experience with that guy so I know what to expect with my metallica? I looked at pics, read even more about the different species etc. And I thought about maybe a P. regalis. And I also have been reading about pokie behavior....and their bites. The p.regalis will be much cheaper, but that thing is huge! And I couldn't imagine whats gonna happen when I transfer it as it gets bigger! Info is so conflicting too...one guy says pokies've been "demonized" and aren't that bad, and another site says DONT GET ONE!! I have seen videos of people handling their adult metallicas, and they seemed just fine to me! Idk....when Im ready, should I just go ahead and get the metallica? What would you do??? Im not in any hurry either, cuz I just don't have the extra $200 to shell out right now. Im hoping they have some at the Daytona show :D.
Where's my T buddies.....Im sure they'll have something witty to say :P

Yay T talk :p

The people that post handling videos are:
A. Have tons of experience
B. Need lots of attention
C. Just plain stupid

They will all reach close to the same size, same speed etc. give or take.

I have read that some are better to start with but I don't know what's true.

The speed of your smithi and rosea compared to the Pokie would be like comparing a city bus to an Indy car. :p
I'm pretty sure it would even lap your Avic.

I'm not hear to talk you out of it or talk you into it. You are the only one who knows if you are ready for one or not.

They grow quick! Females can be full size in about 18months or so..? Every molt and its going to gain some size.
The only time I ever worry about one tagging me is during a transfer.

Keep in mind that I don't have any Poecilotheria but I do have Psalmopoeus.
My big girl can teleport and very sure footed. My heart was beating pretty good when I transferred her :o

If you get one, any of them. Just remember to stay focused when working with them. Give them the full respect they deserve.
I feel that over thinking it can be bad, under thinking it can be bad. Throw out the far left stories of them being demons, throw out the far right video of people holding them. Look for middle ground and you'll find the best reviews.

If you end up hating it, send it to me :p

I'm hoping to get a group of P. pederseni in soon. :)

Good luck and be safe.

Pokies all look so pretty one day I want but my t noobness has to go away.

That is excellent advice Rich! :clap: Still gonna do more research until August(knowledge is power lol) but Im pretty sure Im still gonna go for the metallica when Im ready. I found a nice paintbrush in one of my boxes today....it made me start thinking ;)

...thinking, how fast can it run up this thing? :p

Your Avic will have put on a little more size by then. So that will help some. :)

If I get those Poecis soon I'll be able to give a better idea how they are too.

God I want a p.metallica so bad but I'm still a bit nervous. I'd love to get a full adult though (yes I know that means $$$$$$)

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Originally Posted by Bobbafett

God I want a p.metallica so bad but I'm still a bit nervous. I'd love to get a full adult though (yes I know that means $$$$$$)

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yeah, I keep tellin myself that when I look at the prices of even young adults.:O But this is my justification: Ive spent up to $800 on snakes....and they live for about 25-30 years. Ive spent $40 on a lionfish that lived for about 10 years, $45 on an angelfish that loved for 7 years, and $28 for a fire shrimp that lived for about 20 seconds. So yeah, I would be willing to spend $200 on a GORGEOUS spider that will live 20+ years :D

Do Poecis live that long?

Lemme verify that....gimme 3 min :P

shoot...it looks like I was a little off. 15 years max, with 12 being the average. That goes for most poecis, from what ive read. With all the research Ive been doing, It never occurred to me to check their lifespans!