Tarantulas and Spiders

[Melody]

I really like the black fuzzy one I'd love to own like that but I need to somehow get over my fear of spiders first... lol

[3skulls]

I saw my little A. metallica go down and grab a roach yesterday

I have an OBT and a darlingi in the house. Both of which can live it warm dry conditions :o

That's awesome Damon! I have some pics in this thread on how I kept the hentzi when they were EWLs and 1i
Don't have them on my phone anymore.

[3skulls]

I really like the black fuzzy one I'd love to own like that but I need to somehow get over my fear of spiders first... lol

The fear turns in fascination pretty quick. They are such amazing little animals.

[Coleslaw007]

Some pics: Not included: G. rosea, G. pulchripes, younger A. versicolor, and P. murinus

Charlotte the versicolor enjoying her first roach


P. metallica
His home, a bugshack by Ken the Bug Guy. I love it
Little obsidian skull for decoration

A. geniculata and her home.

GBB

B. boehmei

These guys are starting to look like tarantulas and not just specks!
B. smithi
And
Nhandu chromatus

H. maculata
Rehoming H. mac:

C. marshalli was tough to get a shot of

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[BFE Pets]

The fear turns in fascination pretty quick. They are such amazing little animals.

Oh boy does it ever!

[3skulls]

Good pics slaw!!
Very nice collection you have there

[Coleslaw007]

Thanks!

I guess I should've said "rehousing" H. mac, I'm definitely keeping him lol.

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[3skulls]

I knew what you meant :p

[Brent857]

So I've been watching some Tarantula videos and reading over this thread quite a bit. Is there any T. you guys would suggest for a first time owner trying to get over the fear of spiders? haha

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So I've been watching some Tarantula videos and reading over this thread quite a bit. Is there any T. you guys would suggest for a first time owner trying to get over the fear of spiders? haha

[Coleslaw007]

Something new world, terrestrial, docile, and slow moving. My number 1 suggestion is a chaco golden knee (G. pulchripes) because they fit all those criteria, are inexpensive, hardy, and eat well. I and a lot of others do not recommend handling your T, it can be dangerous for the spider if it falls. They make better lookin' at pets.

Edit: I also recommend getting it as a smaller sling and raising it. Knowing it's too small to bite you and getting used to it may help a lot. With my first I started out...not scared but weary? I guess, of spiders. Petting her little butt with a paint brush and seeing her not react, and then my finger once I felt comfortable, really got me totally comfortable with them. I was always fascinated by them and caught lots as a kid, just touching them freaked me out. Now I *can* handle, I just don't for their safety.

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