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Message: <blockquote data-quote="AngelOtter" data-source="post: 22174" data-attributes="member: 408"><p>I would go for a juvi or adult for your first one, slings are harder to keep alive, especially if you don't think you can get pinheads reliably. I think any of the species you listed would be a good one to start with (mine was a Mexican red knee). I've never had a golden knee, so I don't want to give you too much husbandry advise for it, but the basic terrestrial habitat is coco fiber, a small shallow water dish, and a hide. I would honestly stay away from heat mats, too risky for me (I also have a reptile room that is consistently over 75 degrees), but people use them with success.</p></blockquote><p></p>