Anyway to start with an Ornamental??

[0311usmc]

100% disagree. Most of my inverts I've bought because of the way they look.

Bought my first reptile a few years ago because of the looks. I had to own one. Most of my inverts are bought because of this also.

 

[GreyPsyche]

I buy my Ts based on a lot of things, looks being one but not the main reason. I personally love just buying slings and watching them grow. It's incredible.

 

[Venom1080]

Looks are the first thing I look for in a tarantula. Then price.

Looks are a huge factor, but behavior and growth speed ( as I usually only buy slings) are also big.

 

[miss moxie]

Looks are the first thing I look for in a tarantula. Then price.

Looks are a huge factor, but behavior and growth speed ( as I usually only buy slings) are also big.

It's human to want something you find aesthetically pleasing, but yeah it shouldn't be the only factor. Just like beginners who start with an OBT because it's the "mean one" are misguided too. You're not just collecting art, you're taking on something that will die if you don't/can't care for it properly.

A dead pokie is going to be a far more boring pet than a living B. hamorii.