Newby Seeks Advice

[CWilson1351]

Tough luck with the Metro division this year. Please do my leafs a solid and wish some bad voodoo on those Pens tomorrow

Nowhere near on topic but it's always good to see another Leafs fan

 

[Ungoliant]

I have read hundreds of web pages, various media etc but what I really would like is to hear from people that are actually keeping T's and have real life experience with them.
Any suggestions out there aside from the Smithi ?

If you want hardy and docile (though an individual can always have a temperament that defies the norm for its species), you can't go wrong with Euathlus, Grammostola, Brachypelma, or Aphonopelma.

That being said, I am a huge fan of Grammostola pulchra. I love their velvety black coloring, and they get to be a decent size.



If you don't mind something a little flightier, Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens is a good choice. It is very hardy, has striking coloring at all stages, and makes interesting webs. I particularly like the tiger butts on the slings:


Last but not least, if you want a Hungry Hungry Hippo, Acanthoscurria geniculata is a lot of fun. My sling was already a fierce predator at 0.5" and seemed to have no idea of her tiny size.

 

[Charlottesweb17]

I am new as well to the hobby and have had my slings over a month and love my choice for first Ts l.parahybana.
Plan on getting more Ts.

 

[cold blood]

Those are some gigantic enclosures for them.

 

[Charlottesweb17]

Just plastic Tupperware containers

 

[Moakmeister]

Just plastic Tupperware containers

Plastic Tupperware containers that are too big

 

[cold blood]

Just plastic Tupperware containers

I would be using this.View media item 38785

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• cold blood
• Feb 7, 2017

Keep your small terrestrial slings like this.

Makes everything so much easier for both you and the little sling. JME