I got a P. metallica as my 3rd T, so I kinna just jumped right in. He's QUICK and I'll probably never even think of handling him, but I love him. I got him as a tiny sling from Ken the Bug Guy this past October and he's gotten muuuuch bigger and prettier since. If you're smart and careful about transfers it's not that bad. I actually DID pay $300 for 3, just two were my friend's, so I'd say contact Ken and he may be willing to do the same for you. It might've just been a show deal though, not sure.