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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Whitelightning777" data-source="post: 159504" data-attributes="member: 26980">Definitely not an adult!!  I'd say between 1 to 2 inches. They are perfectly manageable at that size.  My L klugi burrowed until she had her adult colors.However, as 1 or 2 inch slings, they are very manageable because you can grow with the spider.Also with these, NEVER handle them & the hairs are then not a problem. They aren't mean spiders. What people mistake for aggression is just a very strong feeding response.Use a paintbrush and a catch cup & it's all good to go. This is well within the range of a novice.The advantage to these is that they grow fast. That makes them far more affordable then many brachys.  If you want, say, a 3" B hamorii, prepare to shell out over $100. The show growth rate might be a turn off for some people.The exception is B vagans, the most underrated T within the entire hobby. These grow fast and have more of a flight response.All of the above are fun spiders that are always out on display & they have feeding takedowns that are incredible, also very easy to photograph.Still, never as a subadult or large juvenile if it's your first one!! My L klugi taught me everything I needed to know when I got my very first OW species.</blockquote>