Help me choose a first T (#2 or 3 I don't remember)

BobBarley

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Man I have a bunch of them...yeah theyre skittish, but they are also all defensive given the right circumstances...Theyre the only NWs I have kept that repeatedly slap the ground.
Yeah, I've never even gotten a threat posture from my 5.5" female. Oh well, also never hides. I give her a nice hide to use but all she does is sit under her pothos plant leaves (very visible lol).
 

cold blood

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Would love to but I'm joining the Goddess cult now. Probably won't have enough money to buy anything for another year after that.
Muticus is pretty darn cool, too. I love their brown...its so much not the usual brown.
 

Moakmeister

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Muticus is pretty darn cool, too. I love their brown...its so much not the usual brown.
o_O It's brown dude.
But its a vibrant, pretty brown. I didn't say it wasn't brown, I said it wasn't the usual brown.


normal boring tarantula brown...

Pretty, vibrant and much lighter brown.
I thought it was burnt orange :O
 

Andrea82

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Too late the raffle has spoken! I'm saving up for P.muticus.
Are you going for a sling or larger spider? If you go for a sling, that large tank you have in mind is going to be too big for a long time. ;)
 

KaptinKrunch

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Pick one, read the care sheet and buy :)

You mentioned P.murinus. I don't think you quite understand what this means :p They are not for the feint hearted. If you've never dealt with a T this is not a good first choice (although I know many have done it).

Just keep away from old worlds, and defensive/skittish species. They'll put you on your toes and if you don't know T's you could be putting the T (or yourself) at risk.

Seriously, go with a G.rosea for your first T. Beautiful, mostly docile, lots of info can be found online about them. In a very short space of time you'll be buying more, I can promise you that :) It's an addiction.

Enjoy the hobby. Spiders are amazing. Welcome to the club :)
 

Stugy

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Are you going for a sling or larger spider? If you go for a sling, that large tank you have in mind is going to be too big for a long time. ;)
I will probably go for a larger spider. Definitely not adult but maybe like 2-3in. Something that is already used to living xD. I'm not planning to use the aquarium anytime soon but at least I'll have it so when the time comes. :)
 

Stugy

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Pick one, read the care sheet and buy :)

You mentioned P.murinus. I don't think you quite understand what this means :p They are not for the feint hearted. If you've never dealt with a T this is not a good first choice (although I know many have done it).

Just keep away from old worlds, and defensive/skittish species. They'll put you on your toes and if you don't know T's you could be putting the T (or yourself) at risk.

Seriously, go with a G.rosea for your first T. Beautiful, mostly docile, lots of info can be found online about them. In a very short space of time you'll be buying more, I can promise you that :) It's an addiction.

Enjoy the hobby. Spiders are amazing. Welcome to the club :)
THE RAFFLE HAS SPOKEN :eek: I mentioned P.murinus mostly because I find it's reputation really interesting lol. Plus it did fit with my list from what I've read.
 

Moakmeister

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I will probably go for a larger spider. Definitely not adult but maybe like 2-3in. Something that is already used to living xD. I'm not planning to use the aquarium anytime soon but at least I'll have it so when the time comes. :)
Going directly for the huge hiss monster, huh? Sweet.
 

KaptinKrunch

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THE RAFFLE HAS SPOKEN :eek: I mentioned P.murinus mostly because I find it's reputation really interesting lol. Plus it did fit with my list from what I've read.
That's cool. If you think you can handle it go for it :) I always advise against them for a first T because I've been there. I got a pokie about a week after a rose. Bad mistake, but I learn't fast. If you're a quick learner, and understand how unpredictable spider are you'll be fine.

Just warning you though :p
 
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