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Arachnopeon
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Hello Folks,
I am a newby. I currently keep a Scolopendra Subspinipes (Vietnamese Centipede) and numerous reptiles. I have done extensive research on keeping and displaying tarantula's and am ready to jump into the hobby. Unfortunately, here in Maine you cannot possess ANY without a importation and possession permit. So, I am preparing to submit my application this weekend and I was hoping those of you that are experienced would make a recommendation on a species to keep. I am looking for a terrestrial species (New World) and want something that is docile, less aggressive and generally friendly. I also am interested in the more colorful It's. So, I am leaning heavily towards the Brachypelma Smithi.
Any suggestions from you veteran keepers? Any other species that are similar in temperament, care requirements etc ?
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 ? Thank you for taking the time!
I am a newby. I currently keep a Scolopendra Subspinipes (Vietnamese Centipede) and numerous reptiles. I have done extensive research on keeping and displaying tarantula's and am ready to jump into the hobby. Unfortunately, here in Maine you cannot possess ANY without a importation and possession permit. So, I am preparing to submit my application this weekend and I was hoping those of you that are experienced would make a recommendation on a species to keep. I am looking for a terrestrial species (New World) and want something that is docile, less aggressive and generally friendly. I also am interested in the more colorful It's. So, I am leaning heavily towards the Brachypelma Smithi.
Any suggestions from you veteran keepers? Any other species that are similar in temperament, care requirements etc ?
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 ? Thank you for taking the time!