Is it actually possible to stop buying new Ts?

[Ultum4Spiderz]

If you were broke like me & cannot find a job that you dont think is a Stupid Job (useless Ex, loading semi trucks/ slave labor ).. yes.
Once you break 100+ Ts it takes much longer to feed the slings
your always gunna get males = which leads to buying more Ts so in the long run NO!

 

[Reksu]

I think it's hard.. I started this hobby 2,5 months ago and I have 20 at the moment. Well I had few T's couple of years ago, but this time I really got into the hobby..
My plan is to keep 25-30 T's max, but let's see how it goes.

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[Redapache]

My first was an Avic avic and then a couple weeks later I had 6 more different species with multiples of a few of them and then even more things over the next few months until I had around 40-50 and babies I produced on top of that but then i moved and got rid of everything except my large adult female P.cambridgei always keeping her had her for around 4-5 years now but I am now building back up again and I am at 20 as of now and planning to get more as soon as I can.

 

[Skeri]

Nope. Its legit impossible. I started out with a G. rosea when I was 14. With the order I just made I will be owning 16 different species. This doesn't include doubles that I have. I still want more. XD Ontop of that now my fiance loves tarantulas and is starting to want more and now my grandmother wants one XD

 

[BobGrill]

Yes it is possible. To be honest I wish I was allowed to complain that I can't stop buying them.

 

[Aviara]

I do think restraint is important when buying tarantulas. Unless you plan on a large breeding project or really have the time and money to commit to them long-term, a huge collection of tarantulas is not always practical. That said, I know as a beginner that I feel very drawn to buying new species. Right now I want to pace myself, because I have somewhat limited space, and I know that I will be moving at least every few years for awhile due to being in the middle of college, then going on to veterinary school (well, hopefully), and then a future job. The more animals I have to move, the more stressful the process is, and the more room there is for problems. I don't have unlimited finances either for this hobby. I love caring for tarantulas, especially my slings, and am finding them a cheaper and more practical option than owning a large collection of reptiles. Nevertheless, I will be buying with care, and not on impulse.

 

[Arachno Dano]

Another way I'm planning on keeping my collection to 3 is to not visit tarantula dealers' sites. I got the ones I really wanted and will enjoy these as long as I can.

+1 I check those websites more often than facebook Hahaha

I just reduced my collection as well! I am a graduate student at OSU and I am starting to do more field work than previous years. I want to start traveling the world, but I can't because I own too many T's that require specific humidity requirements.

I kept my two favorites, but three is the perfect number for me as well! I am done with arboreal T's and the next tarantula I purchase that requires any humidity requirements will probably be the T. blondi :biggrin: But that won't be til sometime down the road...

All my T's are relatively hardy species and require little maintenance. I kept my E. campestratus and C. cyaneopubescens!

I am waiting to purchase a third T for my collection because I do not have the time to raise a sling at the moment. But the third and final T will probably be an OW.. :biggrin:

I had to keep my PZB because she was my first T ever! And the GBB was my first sling.

I am glad I am not alone! It was probably one of the most difficult decisions I have had to make all year!!!

~Dano

 

[Skeri]

I really have no reason to limit my collection otherwise I would. I've gotten just about everyone I know into them on some degree. My fiance even asks me to get certain Ts for the collection XD. I honestly think after this last order i'm content for a while unless I see some killer prices. I obviously still want more, but I like to take some time to enjoy and observe the ones I already have before I go about ordering more. I also usually take time to study the Ts, even the seemingly pointless (not really relative to keeping them in captivity) information. That makes getting them even more fun.

 

[grayzone]

and now my grandmother wants one XD

thats one cool grandma:biggrin:

 

[i3scorpion]

the only reason why I stopped getting addicted from buying more and more tarantulas and scorpions is because of my multiple hobbies like guitar and video gaming, but every few months i start getting addicted again and buy more.

 

[Skeri]

thats one cool grandma:biggrin:

She is. I really love my grandma ^-^

 

[Storm76]

I remember JFB mentioning on my picture post that I won't be able to keep it down to a certain amount. He is right, but not completely. Personally, I only get those T's that I really want myself, not some that others have and say is a "must have" in any collection. Some I agree to because I like their looks, too. Others, I don't get since out of one or the other reason, I'm not that overly interested in them. My collection is to reflect my personal favorites, not someones elses

 

[jayefbe]

I remember JFB mentioning on my picture post that I won't be able to keep it down to a certain amount. He is right, but not completely. Personally, I only get those T's that I really want myself, not some that others have and say is a "must have" in any collection. Some I agree to because I like their looks, too. Others, I don't get since out of one or the other reason, I'm not that overly interested in them. My collection is to reflect my personal favorites, not someones elses

Hahaha. I remember that. I think you've shown more self-control than many of us!

I personally only started slowing down on buying tarantulas when I started feeling like feeding and watering them was taking away from the rest of my life. It seems that about 80-100 tarantulas is my absolute maximum limit. Anymore and feeding starts feeling like a chore, and I don't like that.

Like you, I'm only purchasing new T's that I absolutely MUST have. The list has grown considerably shorter of late.