Which species to start with ?

Yama777

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Hello,
I am new to this forum and to spider keeping.
However, I have already kept many species of mantises.
I would like to start new species of araneomorphs: a tree species and a wandering species.
I thought of a species of Heteropoda (venatoria, boiei, lunula?) and a species of Ctenidae like Piloctenus haemastoma.
Are these species suitable for beginners? Do you know other species to start with ?
Is it better to start with a juvenile, an older individual or an adult?
I have a terrarium 20cm x 20cm x 30cm and a 30cm x 30cm x 20cm. Is this enough or do I need a bigger one?
Do you have any advice for beginners ?
Thanks in advance
 
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Charliemum

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I would keep some as pets before you start breeding they are very fast spiders your going to get and they will need very different care to mantis I suggest you type those sp into the search bar at the top and start reading before making any decisions 😉
 

Yama777

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I would keep some as pets before you start breeding they are very fast spiders your going to get and they will need very different care to mantis I suggest you type those sp into the search bar at the top and start reading before making any decisions 😉
Thank you for your answer !
Indeed, I meant to say "keeping" instead of "breeding" !
I will look on the forum for these species, it seems that Heteropoda venatoria and Barylestis scutatus are arboreal species recommended to beginners.
For Piloctenus haematostoma, I find less information, I will search again.
 

Charliemum

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Good luck on your quest I hope more can help you as these aren't sp I keep but welcome to the boards and the wonderful world of spiders 😀
 

Yama777

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Good luck on your quest I hope more can help you as these aren't sp I keep but welcome to the boards and the wonderful world of spiders 😀
Thank you !!
I already bought a Phidippus regius pair one week ago, I love them :D
 
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