*Takes a deep breath*Here we go!

[Shaun J]

Today I was watching Jeff Corwin and I saw the coolest T ever!I forgot what it was called but I decided to go into the T keeping hobby.I used to be soooo afraid of them but I guess I'm not anymore.I have some supplies(ie:cages,water bowls,etc.).For the T keepers:what species should I start with?I want something docile(I wont hold it much,though),small,and forgiving of husbandry mistakes.Any good care sheets?

[BallPythonBabe448]

I was told rose hair were good beginners.

[Kara]

I recently picked up a Brazilian black (Grammastola pulchra) & she's a little sweetheart...a species I'd definitely recommend looking into if you want a friendly tarantula.

Another thought - check out
http://www.arachnoboards.com if you want to rub elbows with other invert keepers for some advice & ideas.

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[Shelby]

Chilean rose hairs (grammastola rosea) are definitely a good beginner species, as are mexican red knees. Rose hairs are readily available, and inexpensive. I have one, and he's quite docile.

No tarantula is going to be 'small' per se.. T's are big, hairy spiders.

[Shaun J]

[Smulkin]