I couldn't imagine getting started in a hobby as fascinating as keeping tarantulas without first ensuring I wouldn't kill the little guys due to my ignorance .Just shows that you've actually made an effort to do some research.
I've always found that my Avic Avic or Avic Versicolor were willing to eat on their scheduled day. Both are really cool little T's and generally pretty cheap.
I for one am happy you revived it. It is a great thread. My list grows almost everyday. It is so great to have the knowledge and experience of other keepers accessible. I read something here, which leads to further searching on this board and other information gathering.
. . . thanks Avinlea, your post reflects my feelings.
100% painful bite that won't be fun and I'm sure the OPs parents wouldn't be happy with such a potent species being kept by a new T owner. You can always get them further down the line, no need to jump right into them.
Literally the polar opposite of a beginner species. Even if you disregard their speed and temperament, a bite will mess you up (potentially for weeks after).
Intermediate species. Fast, can be defensive, stronger venom than other new worlds (similar symptoms to OW venom but less severe and usually lasting no more than 48hrs).
wut lolA
P.minuris (orange bitey thing)
I know people will say absolutely not for a beginner but they are extremly hardy. Easy to care for. Grow quickly.
But...
They are demonically fast. Really defensive, potentially painful bite. Old world...
Id have to say also a p.irminia.
Arboreal also old world and really fast, can jump. Slightly more intricate care.
Those are the ones i currently own so my knowledge is growing but check out,
Dark den
Exotics lair
On youtube they have a huge collection and really knowledgeable and fun to watch
He did ask for a beginner species, not just one that grows fast...Lol see i did say everyone will say not for a beginner but they do grow rather quickly lol
Have to 100% agree with this statement. While Exotic Lair was the 1st to peak my interest in this hobby. Tom's Big Spiders "sealed the deal". And yes, he does have a podcast. There about 30 minutes long, and usually has a new one up every Sunday.
WOW! I was literally just looking for a podcast about inverts or more specifically, tarantulas! I have seen videos on youtube he posted but I had no idea that he had a podcast! Thanks!
No problemo...they make my drive to & from work a lot more enjoyable.