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A Good (second) T for a Cautious Newbie?
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<blockquote data-quote="micheldied" data-source="post: 57029" data-attributes="member: 4088"><p>It really depends on how comfortable you think you are with potential speed and venom potency. It's tough to gauge with no real experience, and IMO if you don't have any experience with potentially dangerous animals and you don't feel confident, any doubt at all, with faster Ts, then you should follow the ladder system.</p><p></p><p>That being said, I've always believed that starting with slings is the best way to learn. They're only slightly more fragile, and because of that you'll be more cautious and pay more attention to husbandry. Also, it's the best way to learn their behavior and become more accustomed to their speed or defensiveness; the potential of both tends to increase gradually with age.</p><p></p><p>I'd go with whatever you goal is. If you want to move on to more defensive Ts, then follow the ladder system and get something slightly more "advanced" than what you have now.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="micheldied, post: 57029, member: 4088"] It really depends on how comfortable you think you are with potential speed and venom potency. It's tough to gauge with no real experience, and IMO if you don't have any experience with potentially dangerous animals and you don't feel confident, any doubt at all, with faster Ts, then you should follow the ladder system. That being said, I've always believed that starting with slings is the best way to learn. They're only slightly more fragile, and because of that you'll be more cautious and pay more attention to husbandry. Also, it's the best way to learn their behavior and become more accustomed to their speed or defensiveness; the potential of both tends to increase gradually with age. I'd go with whatever you goal is. If you want to move on to more defensive Ts, then follow the ladder system and get something slightly more "advanced" than what you have now. [/QUOTE]
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