getting too advanced spids

[paul fleming]

After all the arguments of late
Just wondered if anyone thought a lot of people were running before they could walk ?
It sure seems that way to me.
Although I now keep the more dangerous kind of T (and scorp and true spid),I did start off with an L.parahybana

 

[spiderfield]

I personally don't think so. I think thats just normal behavior: You want something, you get it. If you want to have experience keeping something, what better way to gain that first-hand than by doing it? I, myself, started out with a C. crawshayi (courtesy of Paul Becker a decade ago ), and then a couple G. rosea and T. blondi not too long after that.

 

[forrestpengra]

I think its arguable either way...

I don't think a person newer to the hobby should have their first purchase be a pokie, but then again, if they feel like they can handle it then fine.

I've been keeping 5-6yrs and I am just now considering getting my first pokie. I respect them for their speed just as much as their bite. But I think a responsible/careful person can keep anything successfully regardless of their experience. That being said they should be conscious of good 'learning' choices.

 

[Avicularia Man]

All 5 of my T's are beginner T's, so I can't relate.

 

[Exo]

I think people want to jump into the more advanced species so they can feel like a "Bad@$$".

 

[redrumpslump]

I think people want to jump into the more advanced species so they can feel like a "Bad@$$".

Or they just want unique t's. This thread already seems its just gonna break out in argument again. Awesome :?

 

[Avicularia Man]

Or they just want unique t's. This thread already seems its just gonna break out in argument again. Awesome :?

When I get an "advanced T", that will be why I get it. I simply want something different.

 

[redrumpslump]

When I get an "advanced T", that will be why I get it. I simply want something different.

Exactly. Is it just me or lately has it just seemed like every body wants to break out into a huge argument over anything. Seriously what happend to helping people out. Back to the subject. I have a couple of "advanced t's" and ive only been in the hobby for bout 2 months and mine are doing fine.

Matt

 

[spiderfield]

I wouldn't even call them "advanced Ts", as I think it implies you need certain qualification to keep them (which you definitely don't). "Expensive Ts" sounds more like it to me. Be that as it may, if you're a responsible person, you have the money, and you want something different...by all means, don't let anyone stop you.

On the flip-side...if you don't think a person is deserving of such a T...buy it up before they do.

 

[redrumpslump]

I wouldn't even call them "advanced Ts", as I think it implies you need certain qualification to keep them..."expensive Ts" sounds more like it to me. Be that as it may, if you're a responsible person, you have the money, and you want something different...by all means, don't let anyone stop you.

On the flip-side...if you don't think a person is deserving of such a T...buy it up before they do.

Touche spider touche. Why does certain people on here think they have the right to tell people what to buy and what not to buy. All we need is a little r.e.s.p.e.c.t. . Seriously tho i think everyone just needs to chill with the bickering. A hobby is suppose to be fun.

Matt

 

[Shell]

Touche spider touche. Why does certain people on here think they have the right to tell people what to buy and what not to buy. All we need is a little r.e.s.p.e.c.t. . Seriously tho i think everyone just needs to chill with the bickering. A hobby is suppose to be fun.

Matt

I think that alot of the time it's just that the more experienced keepers don't want to see someone get hurt. A question is asked, they give their opinion. I'm not trying to bicker That's just how I see it. You're right, a hobby is supposed to be fun, and personally I love these boards, lots of great people here.

 

[Xian]

All we need is a little r.e.s.p.e.c.t. Matt

You're right, a hobby is supposed to be fun, and personally I love these boards, lots of great people here.

From Aretha above to The Beach Boys, "Fun, Fun, Fun"!

 

[spiderfield]

A hobby is suppose to be fun.

Yes! Couldn't have said it better myself!

 

[Redneck]

I been in the Hobby since August of 09... I have 3 P. regalis slings and 10 P. murinus slings.. Though they may not be the most advanced T's but I only got them because I wanted different Sp...

 

[paul fleming]

I personally think that anyone should be able to get ANY spider they feel comfortable with.....after lots of research for their benefit and the spiders.
I used to hate it when I started........people telling......that is too advanced....get a chile for starters and work your way up.
This is a hobby not a university course.This is for our enjoyment.
I agree that there are some difficult and not very friendly spiders out there but after you research......you can only gain experience by on job training
My 2 cents (2 pence...lol) worth anyway

 

[Tindalos]

remember some people who buy umm i would call it tarantulas "that need more attention" for their first T, have kept other exotics before.

jus something to remember
but doesnt apply to all case

 

[paul fleming]

I agree.
I used to point out that I had snakes a long time before I had spids.....and birds of prey a long time before I had snakes......they still advised a chile rose

 

[redrumpslump]

Yea well alot of the people who have been in this hobby for a long time thinks everyone should have rosea. I think there such plain and boring looking t's.

 

[paul fleming]

Yea well alot of the people who have been in this hobby for a long time thinks everyone should have rosea. I think there such plain and boring looking t's.

Exactly the same with snakes mate.....I got a corn for my first through advice although I really wanted bigger snakes.
Kept the corn for all of a couple of weeks and after I got shot of that I got a few big boas and a macklots.I should have had those first.So happy with them.
So much for "beginner" advice.

 

[redrumpslump]

Yea like you i use to own snakes first. I started with a ball python and a corn snake. I eventually got an albino burmese python and a 6ft columbian rainbow boa. I eventually had to get rid of them. Now im addicted to tarantulas and love it. But last week i decided to get a snake. Got a beautiful albino california king