The wisest choices for first time Tarantula

[CJJon]

Thanks for asking : ) my list is growing, I love them all!

docile and colourful is the top of the appeal list so far : )

Be careful! It can get out of hand quick. Especially so if you are collecting slings.

 

[Westicles]

Be careful! It can get out of hand quick. Especially so if you are collecting slings.

Words of wisdom, brother

 

[Craig73]

I don’t know how anyone could get outta control in this hobby. Two years and I only own three [types: fossorial/terrestria/arboreal]

 

[Westicles]

I don’t know how anyone could get outta control in this hobby. Two years and I only own three [types: fossorial/terrestria/arboreal]

I'm calling bs on you Craig!!!!Lol!!!!! I don't want strike 10 from the powers that be, so I'm behaving for our newbie!!! Lol!!!!!!

 

[Wolfram1]

I don’t know how anyone could get outta control in this hobby. Two years and I only own three [types: fossorial/terrestria/arboreal]

hahaha, started out the same way, planned only having one initially and held strong with only 4 spiders for about 3 years, now i sit at 26

if you keep researching these fascinating creatures and visiting arachnoboards you will succumb too in no time


edid: ah i see what you did there, sneaky sneaky

 

[Craig73]

hahaha, started out the same way, planned only having one initially and held strong with only 4 spiders for about 3 years, now i sit at 26

if you keep researching these fascinating creatures and visiting arachnoboards you will succumb too in no time

As long as I keep the phone vertical I’m good. If I put it landscape that damn Classified section screams, ‘click me’.

 

[Cecelias lair]

Very easy, pretty much the same as other new world terrestrials. But keep in mind dwarf Ts are usually pretty quick little guys. But what they lack in size they make up for in feeding response, and some of them web really nicely if you’re into that. N. incei web like crazy.

Is that why you don't see dwarf ones being recommend as a beginner tarantula much? That's definitely a problem for me. Where I live at the moment I can't risk a taranula bolting. If I was in my own place right now I'd definitely consider it more but as it stands I need a chilled out dude

 

[TGod]

This might not be a popular opinion but I'd say Acanthoscurria geniculata actually. They grow quick, eat alot, hardy they're beautiful and they like to stay out in the open. That's the dream spider for a beginner. You're not as likely to be posting the typical noob question "why is my tarantula not eating? " either (hey we've all been there).
Also like an earlier poster suggested they'll let you know when you've crossed a line as they're very kicky.

 

[Westicles]

This might not be a popular opinion but I'd say Acanthoscurria geniculata actually. They grow quick, eat alot, hardy they're beautiful and they like to stay out in the open. That's the dream spider for a beginner. You're not as likely to be posting the typical noob question "why is my tarantula not eating? " either (hey we've all been there).
Also like an earlier poster suggested they'll let you know when you've crossed a line as they're very kicky.

It is a popular opinion. I will gladly second you on that!!

 

[Spoodfood]

Is that why you don't see dwarf ones being recommend as a beginner tarantula much? That's definitely a problem for me. Where I live at the moment I can't risk a taranula bolting. If I was in my own place right now I'd definitely consider it more but as it stands I need a chilled out dude

I’d say that’s the main reason they aren’t recommended for first Ts, they’re very fast. But in my experience with them, although limited, they aren’t super defensive for the most part. Some species are but the more commonly kept ones seem to have a generally skittish but “docile” temperament.

Another reason is probably because the slings can start out very small, which freaks new keepers out a lot. They think they’ll kill it or lose it, and sometimes they do when they make vent holes too big or aren’t too careful.

That being said, most new world dwarf Ts are definitely not the worst first tarantula. A fair amount of new keepers would do perfectly fine with them.

 

[MuddledMuticus]

The best beginner species IMO are G. pulchripes, T. cyaneolum, T. albopilosus, A. chalcodes and perhaps G. pulchra.

Agreed, G. Pulchripes is a win win

 

[CJJon]

Sunny...what did you decide?

 

[Egon]

As a newbie I got three slings: G. pulchripes, B. smithi and A. hentzi. I later added a sub adult G. pulchra and an adult T. albopilosus.

I'm enjoying them all. Obviously the slings are tiny but the other two bigger species have been very calm and easy to care for.

 

[Sunny Lordez]

As a newbie I got three slings: G. pulchripes, B. smithi and A. hentzi. I later added a sub adult G. pulchra and an adult T. albopilosus.

I'm enjoying them all. Obviously the slings are tiny but the other two bigger species have been very calm and easy to care for.

i appreciate your info! thank you much : )

 

[Freyjios]

Hiya : )

I am interested in all your advice with which choice would be the best for a first time Tarantula,

I look forward to reading your advice and experiences! yay

A. Geniculata
B. Emilia
N. Carapoensis
G. Pulchra
But lots others but those that comes to mind right now