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When then they're slings you don't have to watch body language lol.

The slings can jump quickly just like a juvenile can. If a .5" sling moving quickly freaks you out then a 3" T moving quickly will make you crap your pants. Especially if its your first T and you're still iffy about them. I guess it's just a personal view on them then. A .5" sling taking off on me is like "ohhh get back here you little cutie! You're so silly!" A 3" T getting away from me is like "oh blank, where the blank are you going? Holy blank, chill the blank out psycho!"

Three inches on a ruler doesn't look big but a 3" spider is huge compared to any spiders you've ever found in your cold, clammy basement, Anna. :D

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Originally Posted by Mike41793

When then they're slings you don't have to watch body language lol.

The slings can jump quickly just like a juvenile can. If a .5" sling moving quickly freaks you out then a 3" T moving quickly will make you crap your pants. Especially if its your first T and you're still iffy about them. I guess it's just a personal view on them then. A .5" sling taking off on me is like "ohhh get back here you little cutie! You're so silly!" A 3" T getting away from me is like "oh blank, where the blank are you going? Holy blank, chill the blank out psycho!"

Three inches on a ruler doesn't look big but a 3" spider is huge compared to any spiders you've ever found in your cold, clammy basement, Anna. :D

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Lmao. This is Georgia, the wolf spiders can hit 3"!! And I wish I had more spiders in the basement to eat those terrifying camel crickets!

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Lmao. This is Georgia, the wolf spiders can hit 3"!! And I wish I had more spiders in the basement to eat those terrifying camel crickets!

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I'm pretty sure there aren't any wolf spiders that get to 3". This is where your concept of size is deceiving you lol. The wolf spiders you're seeing are probably an inch or so. So, triple the biggest wolf spider you've seen in your basement and thats the size of T I'm talking about. Also, add more "size" bc T's (at least the genus' that were mentioned) are more heavy bodied than wolf spiders. The fuzzyness generally makes them look bigger too.

Wait a minute. Are we including legs in the measurements when were talking about size here? I think i misunderstood some of you. My opinion remains unchanged though.

OK I was terrified of spiders. I bought a chillean rose hair to help with that. I can not let a critter go uncared for. So I just went to a reptile show. Picked one up when I did my research and Bam that's what I chose. Also for sizes draw a circle on a piece of paper to see the true size. I will also point out that it took me a long time to take her out. My ex wife did all that not going to lie when I held her for the first time I cried. (spider not the ex wife)

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Wait a minute. Are we including legs in the measurements when were talking about size here? I think i misunderstood some of you. My opinion remains unchanged though.

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Spiders are normally measured with legs at a resting "normal" pose. So when measuring in inches that's total length with legs.

My argument is still just that a sling can be discouraging to a beginner. You really have to know what your doing to keep a sling alive. I know I would be disappointed if I was a beginner and my new pet passed away and I didn't really understand why. It just makes more sense to me for a beginner to get a sub adult.
It all comes down to what the OP chooses and maybe more research is needed for them to make an informed decision.
whatever you get just make sure your comfortable with the new pet spider and that it is getting the proper care. I look forward to seeing a post in the future from you titled my new spider! :gj:

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Wait a minute. Are we including legs in the measurements when were talking about size here? I think i misunderstood some of you. My opinion remains unchanged though.

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Yes, I was referring to the diameter of the whole spider, not just the body.

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Spiders are normally measured with legs at a resting "normal" pose. So when measuring in inches that's total length with legs.

My argument is still just that a sling can be discouraging to a beginner. You really have to know what your doing to keep a sling alive. I know I would be disappointed if I was a beginner and my new pet passed away and I didn't really understand why. It just makes more sense to me for a beginner to get a sub adult.
It all comes down to what the OP chooses and maybe more research is needed for them to make an informed decision.
whatever you get just make sure your comfortable with the new pet spider and that it is getting the proper care. I look forward to seeing a post in the future from you titled my new spider! :gj:

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I'm bordeline window licker and even i haven't managed to kill any brachy or grammo slings :p

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I'm bordeline window licker and even i haven't managed to kill any brachy or grammo slings :p

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Well you've had wonderful luck then. I know my 1/3 inch slings can be a bit of a challenge.