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Thanks Kormath and Kymora. I did allot of research before I purchased these slings... I want to give them the best quality of life and living conditions I possibly can. I appreciate members such as yourselves that help me achieve that. The rocks are removed. As I stated above, I did my...

I have 2 B Smithi, and 1 L Parahybana. These are the small amac boxes. Sub is eco earth. No water dish, but I use an eye dropper and add about 10 drops of water to one side of the enclosure as needed, usually every 4-5 days. These are my first spiders so any critiques are welcome. Thanks.

Thanks everyone for your responses. It's greatly appreciated. The sling seems to be doing well, already ate a cricket.

Hello everyone! I got my first T in September, a 3/4" B. Smithi sling. 2 weeks later, another B.Smithi sling. Today I bought what I believe is a L Parybahna sling. I'm in love with the hobby. I've read the tarantula keepers guide 2 times before I made any purchase. I'd like to thank all...

New tarantula(s) owner. But I've been obsessed and interested in spiders since childhood

Thank you kindly for your response, I truly appreciate it. I hope to learn enough to contribute and help others in my beginning position. Again, Thanks!

I should also add that I called corporate petco and informed them of this big mistake. Huge difference in those 2 species. The person asked for my email address and said that they'd keep me informed on whatever actions are taken. While I'm not holding my breath, I'm hopeful.

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And just to show what I mean. This is with the zoom on my camera. I couldnt read the scientific name in store.

Please don't hate me for this, but I caved and bought a tarantula hut at petco. The scientific names are tiny, and the common name is much more readable. I thought I was buying a salmon pink bird eater. When I brought it home, the scientific name was... P. Muticus. Two very different species...