How can I hold 3 Ts? I don't have enough enclosures and I'm sure you can't house all 3 together to grow up.
Appropriate enclosures can be purchased at almost any grocery store.
Well, I did find many articles on beginner tarantulas, and I have some background info about the type of species (new world and old world, arboreal and terrestrial), and many said the Rose hair, but it looks pretty plain and boring.
Thanks! So much information and help.While there's no real "beginner species" in my opinion (coming from someone that bought a P. irminia 3.5" juvie as start), it'll depend highly on you having researched (!) the T in mind -before- you buy it (and I don't mean looking at pretty pictures by that!), your reaction time and the specimen you'll get. No matter the species, you can end up with one that acts differently than most of their species. I'm not lying when I say I was hyped when I got mine, but while housing that particular T she did show me just -how- insanely fast they can go if spooked! If you've never seen it before in person - that'll teach you for sure
Now, no matter what you decide - do yourself (and the hobby!) a favor and do your research (yes, do some on your own, their behavior, how they like their enclosures, what precautions you should take, venom strength, and everything else) before you go ahead and buy that T. Personally, I don't see a problem starting with any T if you're prepared correctly, but judging from what I'm reading from you, I'd strongly suggest to start doing some research on your own and not get iany T before you did.
As for colorful, yet easy to deal with species, there's always the Brachypelma spp., Euathlus spp., even Grammostola pulchripes as ground-dwelling (terrestrials) species that seriously aren't difficult to deal with. For arboreals there's nothing better than Avicularia spp. if you're unsure. Provided the little itsy bit of extra care, they're easy to raise and beautiful but usually gentle arboreal (tree-dwelling) tarantulas. I'd probably sort Iridopelma and Tapinauchineus next, the Psalmopeus followed by the "high-end" Poecis, H. macs and Stromatopelma spp...(the latter I wouldn't suggest to someone with zero experience outright - but that's only my personal thought). I tend to be extra careful especially on the inet where you don't know the person you're writing to really.
Keep in mind - sooner or later you -will- have to get in contact with the T during rehousing or in case one goes free-range by escaping! Be prepared and you'll be fine.
I have no interests in fish, haha. I just buy the used aquariums/terrariums for like $20 at a LPS and use them, since they are very roomy, can fit like 4-6.5 inches of substrate well and should accommodate any type of insect. As I was told from many people, a 7-8 inch fully grown adult T should fit comfortably in a 10 gallon, so I am very relieved.
20 bucks for a used 10 gallon aquarium is a rip-off, I'm constantly seeing them for $10 brand new. A big advantage of plastic containers (besides cost, weight, availability, variety of sizes, ability to customize ventilation, etc.) is that most come with a proper fitting lid.
Nice to know someone is fairly near me and can recommend me!
Chances are, whatever you decide to get will be too small/young for a 10 gallon anyways. A kritter keeper, deli cup, or Sterilite/Rubbermaid-type container will be needed until your T is ready for it's adult enclosure.
Sorry for asking for help, I just want to make sure.
I don't understand why some people can't accept the fact that fast, defensive, OW tarantulas are a poor choice for beginners. Can it be done? Of course. Is it prudent for experienced keepers to suggest them to young people who are new to the hobby and seeking advice? IMO, no.
I just feel if you researched well into the certain T that you want, what it needs, how it acts, etc.. Then you should be able to take care of it if you feel very confident of doing so.
Research is great, it's just not a substitute for getting some experience with slower, less defensive species before you jump into it.
Confidence. It's the food of the wise man but the liquor of the fool.
Not saying it wasn't invalid, I just thought my own way. :/Research is great, it's just not a substitute for getting some experience with slower, less defensive species before you jump into it. Confidence. It's the food of the wise man but the liquor of the fool.
You asked for advice and we gave it, the fact that it wasn't exactly what you wanted to hear doesn't make the advice any less valid.
Good luck with the new GBB.
ETA: Take a few pics when you go to KSU for the Zoo Trips section here, I've only purchased from them at shows so I'd be interested to see what it's all about.