I have read that H. lividum can be up your arm and have bit you 2-3 times before you knew it was out :p
I hope I don't find out if its true or not.
"Pokies" are very fast. They don't run, they teleport. I don't have any but would love to get some soon.
Avics are a great T to start with for an arboreal T.
If your dorm won't let you have a tarantula. Catch a few wolf spiders or maybe a jumping spider. Might help your fix. I have over 20 true spiders right now. Best part is they are free!!
Tarantulas are very addicting. I love my snakes but Its hard to beat keeping tarantulas. They are such amazing animals.