Forlorn112
Arachnopeon
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- Jul 29, 2016
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Hopefully this is the right forum section , but i'm thinking more and more about getting my 1st Tarantula specifically a Mexican Red Knee as they are so beautiful and from what i've seen in most cases fairly calm. The thing is for most my life i've been arachnophobish and honestly scared of most large insects. But i've been watching tarantula videos for what seems like forever and they fascinate me beyond words. I've read many stories of arachnophobes overcoming their fears by getting tarantula's. My main concern is i don't want to hurt or overly stress the tarantula if i get one. I don't plan on having anymore than one at a time and i don't plan on handling him/her too much, but this would depend on it's overall personality. My other main concern is its feeders.. I hate roaches & crickets =/.... But i've seen some people feed their T's superworms and even large beetle larvae which doesn't bother at all (I've actually thought about keeping them as pets lol), so i'm wondering are they ok long term as feeders. Other then that i'm wondering if you don't think i'm Tarantula ready what insect would you recommend as a starter. Thanks so much for any help or advice and feel free to ask any other questions .
Edit- Forgot to mention i am very comfortable with large millipedes which i know are very different =/. Also i'm curious if you think i'm ready is their a calmer species than Brachypelma S.? i've heard chilean Roses are good , but from my research they tend to be very very moody. Also for a beginner what is the ideal start size sling, sub-adult or adult.
Edit- Forgot to mention i am very comfortable with large millipedes which i know are very different =/. Also i'm curious if you think i'm ready is their a calmer species than Brachypelma S.? i've heard chilean Roses are good , but from my research they tend to be very very moody. Also for a beginner what is the ideal start size sling, sub-adult or adult.
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