Tarantulas and Spiders

You should be able to get tongs at the show Meph.

The OBT did make it out :)
He took off and I caught him. I'm hoping I can pair him a couple more time with each female. Then hope they don't molt.

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Originally Posted by 3skulls

The OBT did make it out :)
He took off and I caught him. I'm hoping I can pair him a couple more time with each female. Then hope they don't molt.

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Hes so much smaller looking than the girl ha. He likes to bolt when its time to come out it seems?

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Originally Posted by carlson

Hes so much smaller looking than the girl ha. He likes to bolt when its time to come out it seems?

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Girls get bigger and live a lot longer. They also cost more if verified.

Oh yeah. As soon as its over he knows to get out of there.

When I get my spider, do I have to get it as a tiny baby?

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Originally Posted by kat_black181

When I get my spider, do I have to get it as a tiny baby?

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No lol. I just got a 1.5" A. genic at an expo for $30

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Originally Posted by Mike41793

No lol. I just got a 1.5" A. genic at an expo for $30

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Ok. I think I'd be a bit scared to have a tiny spider as my first. I'd be scared of accidentally squashing it.

Also, is it better to get a female since they live longer?

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Originally Posted by kat_black181

Ok. I think I'd be a bit scared to have a tiny spider as my first. I'd be scared of accidentally squashing it.

Also, is it better to get a female since they live longer?

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Yes, like i told meph, id look at T's around 3/4"-1". Slings that size will already be eating more normal sized prey.

You can, but you cant usually sex tarantulas until theyre 3"+. Get one and if it ends up being a male sell it to breed and get something else. Or get 3 slings and your chances of getting at least 1 female goes up a lot ;)

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Originally Posted by Mike41793

Yes, like i told meph, id look at T's around 3/4"-1". Slings that size will already be eating more normal sized prey.

You can, but you cant usually sex tarantulas until theyre 3"+. Get one and if it ends up being a male sell it to breed and get something else. Or get 3 slings and your chances of getting at least 1 female goes up a lot ;)

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I'll love it just the same. lol I can't get 3 right now. I'm gonna run outta room where I can fit creatures if I'm not careful!