Let me give you the heads up with your theory . I also got into the hobby to get over my fear of spiders . For the longest time I kept only reptiles and amphibians , but had a friend give me a G.rosea to see if I would shed my arachnophobia . I begrudgingly accepted the T since I consider it rude to refuse a gift especially one from a friend trying to help me out . That was almost twenty years ago and I still thank him for turning me onto what has become a long happy hobby . However , I am still completely freaked out by true spiders . Those creepy little buggers aren't exactly on my list of favorites . If your intentions are to lose a fear of true spiders then you should expose yourself to them and not to tarantulas . I say you still get yourself a couple of Ts . They are fascinating animals and you'll be very happy with them . A G.pulchripes is a great choice , but let me recommend a member of the Aphonopelma genus . The ones that I have are very active and will tolerate a fair amount of handling . They are readily available and aren't too hard on the wallet . Here's a vid of my best looking female doing her "butt in the air walk" .hey everyone, so ill start by admitting im am deathly afraid of spiders to the point of wanting to run away and hide in a corner
suggestions and why they are a good starter are greatly appriciated
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i have heard diffrent.