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[WeightedAbyss75]

Ohhhhhhhh, got it. Never heard of that though, will have to look it up. Figured all grammostolas grow like molasses...

 

[MikeDell]

Again, thanks for the suggestions everyone. I will continue my research. I think I will wait until October or so to purchase as it is extremely hot out right now where I live and I don't want to take any chances, even with overnight shipping. Price is also a consideration for me so I will most likely end up going with a G.pulchripes, as I want a big spider with a docile temperament for under 30 bucks.

 

[magicmed]

Again, thanks for the suggestions everyone. I will continue my research. I think I will wait until October or so to purchase as it is extremely hot out right now where I live and I don't want to take any chances, even with overnight shipping. Price is also a consideration for me so I will most likely end up going with a G.pulchripes, as I want a big spider with a docile temperament for under 30 bucks.

Great choice! You will enjoy watching these guys grow

 

[Poec54]

I want a big spider with a docile temperament for under 30 bucks.

Not much selection in that price range. Almost everything in the hobby has to be raised up from a sling by someone, and they have time and money in doing that. There's a lot of little slings that cost more than $30.

 

[Vanessa]

I have been successful in buying a number of my tarantulas from individuals who are selling part/all of their collections online. Sure, you are taking some risk that you are not getting the correct species, or correct sex, but I have not run into any of those issues.
I ended up buying two juvenile G. pulchripes for $40cdn each. They were sold to me as unsexed and I ended up with one male and one female. It was an awesome deal. My two sub adult female GBB were also bought that way - sold to me as unsexed and I sexed them from old moults I found in their enclosure the same day I bought them - the result was two females.
You might want to consider looking online for people selling part, or all, of their collections because you can really get some good deals sometimes.

 

[MikeDell]

Not much selection in that price range. Almost everything in the hobby has to be raised up from a sling by someone, and they have time and money in doing that. There's a lot of little slings that cost more than $30.

Yeah I decided that I will most likely end up with a sling or juvie and I found G. pulchripes on a few vendor sites for 20 to 30 bucks. It looks like raising one should be doable even for a beginner so I will probably go that route.

 

[Sana]

Yeah I decided that I will most likely end up with a sling or juvie and I found G. pulchripes on a few vendor sites for 20 to 30 bucks. It looks like raising one should be doable even for a beginner so I will probably go that route.

My first tarantula was a G. pulchripes that I raised from a tiny sling. He was incredibly forgiving of my beginner mistakes even at a very small size. I can't say enough good things about this species. Always my recommendation for a first tarantula.

 

[Mauri]

Or shows. My P.Irminia was £40 and I think my Hentzi was £30. (both females and juve). Otherwise Poec hit the nail on the head.

Interesing question would I own two adults now if I hadnt gone to the show...most likely not I'd prob have 16 slings rather than two adults n 14 slings

 

[MikeDell]

My first tarantula was a G. pulchripes that I raised from a tiny sling. He was incredibly forgiving of my beginner mistakes even at a very small size. I can't say enough good things about this species. Always my recommendation for a first tarantula.

Great to know. When I do decide to officially purchase, I will post here and make 100 percent sure that I get everything that I would need for a sling.

 

[WeightedAbyss75]

Great to know. When I do decide to officially purchase, I will post here and make 100 percent sure that I get everything that I would need for a sling.

Post some pics! Love to see them, although we'll see your adult in about 6-8 years Cool though, hope you get a good one

 

[Mauri]

I'd check out toms big spiders. He was a help to me when I first started off. Nice chap as well.

https://tomsbigspiders.wordpress.com/

(although I dont agree entirely with his beginner list).(I would include an avic but only if you are prepared to get the enclosure right and take more care).

And i'd include the A geniculata+T.Lagunas+G pulchripes. Smithis arent that bad either I suppose but be prepared for long pre-moults. However my little one has been eating fine after first moult. (am guessing will go into pre-moult after next meal or so).

 

[MikeDell]

Post some pics! Love to see them, although we'll see your adult in about 6-8 years Cool though, hope you get a good one

Oh I will when the time comes. So 6 to 8 years is how long it takes for a sling to fully mature?

 

[cold blood]

Oh I will when the time comes. So 6 to 8 years is how long it takes for a sling to fully mature?

A male will likely mature sooner than that....probably about right for a female.

 

[MikeDell]

A male will likely mature sooner than that....probably about right for a female.

Ah okay. Makes sense I suppose since males don't live very long.

 

[WeightedAbyss75]

Ah okay. Makes sense I suppose since males don't live very long.

Still live about 6-8 years, which is long for a male

 

[cold blood]

Still live about 6-8 years, which is long for a male

Plus the year to three it will live once mature

 

[Poec54]

Post some pics! Love to see them, although we'll see your adult in about 6-8 years Cool though, hope you get a good one

For which species? Pulchripes males can mature in 4-5 years without being pushed, females a year or two longer.

 

[MikeDell]

For which species? Pulchripes males can mature in 4-5 years without being pushed, females a year or two longer.

Where are G.pulchripes on the scale of slow to fast growth? Somewhere in the middle?

 

[WeightedAbyss75]

Where are G.pulchripes on the scale of slow to fast growth? Somewhere in the middle?

Verrrrrry slow. We're talking it will go on many-month long fasts, which is why it glows slow. They also live ( in females ) almost 30 years in some cases. They take forever. On a 1-10 scale, they are probably a 2 or 3.

 

[WeightedAbyss75]

For which species? Pulchripes males can mature in 4-5 years without being pushed, females a year or two longer.

Talking abiut the pulchripes he is planning on.