Tarantula Question(s)

[Pampho85]

The only thing I'd like to add to 3skulls response is start looking at a more docile species first. I'm getting my first T soon and was gunna get an OBT but decided against it bc of their speed and bad attitude. I saw you ask about H. lividium's in that other thread and mention P. metallica's here. Neither of those species are really considered "beginner" species.

I don't have any experience but I've been doing research for a few months. I just ordered that book 3skulls mentioned last night. It was like $10 on amazon. It looks pretty fat so it should definitely be worth it.

I just mentioned those because I think they look pretty sweet, tbh. Haha. I wouldn't want an aggressive species such as those off the bat, and the venom I heard from P. Metallica isn't very nice to say the least haha. I'm looking to get the book soon too!
And for the OBT, I've seen a few in person, and the ones I've seen, didn't seem too thrilled to meet me haha.

Oh and starting with OW vs NW. That's really up to you. If you have a good head and an understanding of animals, you could do fine with an OW.

If you never had a pet, scared of spiders. Get really jumpy then a NW might be best.

Find what you like, then do a ton of research. Know what you are getting.
Know What the T could do.

Anything else, ask away.

I have never worked with them and really don't know much about them.

What do you want? Webber, burrower, cool colors?

I'll probably be sticking with NW, just to be on the safe side until I can handle them properly. Then arboreal so I can get the taste of how speedy they are, then OW.

I've been trying to gather up more info on them, but sadly there's not much.
For a first T, I don't really mind, whichever one. From the info I have gathered tho, X. Immanis is a skittish, nervous T that sometimes does kick hair. I don't really like the idea of a hair kicker, but only one user reported it so. I love the colors on it tho! (An example can be found in my avatar!)

Thanks guys!