I'm backwards T's got me into bp's lol.
Kenthebugguy.com
swiftinverts.com has some good deals
reptistexotics.com he's a real nice guy. nice prices if you get a american T
My first T was a G.rosea (rose hair)- try to avoid rose hairs they tend to be pet rocks and they can be bipolar.
For a first time owner I would look for a Chaco golden knee (Grammostola pulchripes) or a Pink Zebra Beauty (Eupalaestrus campestratus)
If you want a mean hardy T look into Usambara Baboon O.B.T. there pretty cheep!
I use eco earth for my sub $5 for a brick at pet co/smart i dont mix it with anything
for a hid if there young they will borrow at around one inch ill use a pater towel roll cut up.
for my bigger one i like to use 1/2 logs i get from pet co/smart so i ca see them when they close off there hides for a molt
if you get a sling you can go to a deli or your local grocery store and get a plastic deli cup to keep it in
or use empty jars around your house
or you can go to a craft store and get a acrylic box
I like to see my T's so i use 5.5 gallon Tanks for my 5-6" and 10 gallon for bigger
they dont need a lot of room!