Which would be the best choice for the first time tarantula owner with kids that would want to be around it? I have kept scorps but never T's (I HATE these things but I figure the only way to get over that is to buy one)
I have narrowed it down to these choices with what I have found out so far about each one so when I go to the WP show next month, I can pick one up.
I am more interested in it being a generally docile T that doesn't normally kick hairs other than the most colorful (otherwise I would go with a cobalt blue ).
Any first hand experience and suggestions for which to get would be very helpful.


Avicularia mettallica (metallic pinktoe) - fast but usually docile and colorful

Brachypelma smithi (Mexican red knee) - colorful, usually docile, but likes to kick hairs

Grammostola pulchra (Brazilian black) - docile but not very colorful

Avicularia avicularia (pinktoe) - fast but usually docile but not as colorful as the metallic pinktoes

Grammostola rosea (Chilean rose hair) - usally docile but not very colorful