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Visited a local pet store today that I haven’t been to in years. They had a few Ts and I’m debating. Is an A seemanni a good beginner? I’m so tempted to go back and get one. 
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A Seemanni a good first T?
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I'm new in the hobby, but as far as I know, A. seemanni can be decent for a beginner as long as the owner has common sense. They're pretty hardy, easy to keep Ts but tend to be skittish, fast, and may have a ferocious feeding response.
Some more skittish individuals can throw a threat pose at you, but you'll find out the character of the individual by studying it's behavior. Therefore I'd say that if you feel comfortable having a more or less skittish T and respect its behavior, you should be absolutely fine.
Some more skittish individuals can throw a threat pose at you, but you'll find out the character of the individual by studying it's behavior. Therefore I'd say that if you feel comfortable having a more or less skittish T and respect its behavior, you should be absolutely fine.
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To add to what @Nunua said, I have heard that they like to burrow quite a bit, making them not always visible.
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Good info, thank you both!
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I have one that currently is @ 142 days in her burrow. Shes not in premolt either. Just fasting. If you have patience for a T like this then they are a good beginner T. When she does come out shes great. She eats alot and is always out until.....it's time to fast.
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So they tend to fast in the winter?
I’m thinking that’s a problem I’ll have with any Ts because we keep our house cold in the winter. Unless I get a space heater.
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It doesn't have to be winter...ive had seemanni fast all summer.
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Oh I gotcha.
If you want a tarantula that is going to eat no matter the season look no further than A. geniculata (they are not docile, but are almost too easy to keep). Here are a couple pictures of mine:
:note: I recommend this one only based on care)
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Any Lasiodora is also worth looking into. As they get larger, they come out more often. Since the growth rate is fast, it might even be better to get a sling or a juvenile. The adults of some species can be $$$
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Thanks all. I ended up not getting any. Just wasn’t what I really wanted. Just going to order a few through Casey K.
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A few!!
That's rather vague. What exact species are you going to get?
Pics are, of course, essential!!
That's rather vague. What exact species are you going to get?
Pics are, of course, essential!!
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LOL Maybe just a couple. G. pulchra and b boehmei. And I REALLY want an m balfouri, but I’m trying to control myself. Though I feel like it’s not working lol
Believe me, pics will happen!
Though I feel like it’s not working lolBelieve me, pics will happen!
And I REALLY want an m balfouri, but I’m trying to control myself.
I don't want to be boring, but I really, really, really don't recommend getting an OW tarantula just yet, no matter how beautiful it is or how much you want one. In most cases they are not beginner friendly, so I'd see taking one as relatively irresponsible decision. Though, this is just my opinion based on research I've done.
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Yeah, that’s why I’m trying to refrain. All of my research has led me to the same conclusion. I just have to remain strong! Lol
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Don’t forget...our awesome moderator started with an old world tarantula (OBT, I think). She is one of the best keepers that I know of, so....some people can start in the deep end and do quite well.
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All my Baboons are like kittens...
Yes, I know that we're not all the same and so aren't the Ts. Maybe it's just me as a wimp new hobbyist, who doesn't like to recommend and encourage taking an OW in the bunch of very first Ts
And in the end we all do and purchase whatever we want to, so I'm not even sure why I kept advising.
And in the end we all do and purchase whatever we want to, so I'm not even sure why I kept advising.
