I held the Haplopelma lividum very very briefly. It lunged forward at my hubby and made him squeak like a little girl, but from what I understand she is pretty mellow for a cobalt. I didn't know they had strong venom though Glad she was ticked at someone else and not me!

The FFFs are the flightless fruit fly cultures. I don't have anything other than a petsmart and petco close.

I ordered a arboreal kit from Jamie and a 1 inch Avicularia versicolor. I know it wasn't the best choice for a first T but like I told Brain (simpleman) I intend to hover over it like an overprotective mother. Jamie was really patent with me and answered all my million plus questions.

Boanerges - do you put your digital thermometer/hydrometer inside on the side or on the bottom of the enclosure? So I should bypass the deli cup and go right to the enclosure? That would make things easier.

Alexandra V- Good to know about the vermiculite. I did order that book. Hopefully I will be here soon.

Thanks every one! You've all been a great help