Any suggestions for a new T?

[Kurt Nelson]

OMG so addictive! I'm thinking about ordering a sling, would be my first sling. Curious as to what I should get. My current T's are an A. Avic, and a L.P.

I'm ready to test my skill level at this hobby!

But yes, lets brainstorm!

 

[Uncle Charlie]

Pokies pokies and more pokies

 

[Kurt Nelson]

No luck on pokie slings, only 2 inch + here in canada. Which are way expensive.

 

[Uncle Charlie]

that is so sad... is this forum american or canadian?

 

[Kurt Nelson]

I'm thinking possibly a

Brachypelma boehmei and a,
Brachypelma albopilosum

Good specimens to have in my collection?

 

[Kurt Nelson]

that is so sad... is this forum american or canadian?

I've seen people from all over the world, but I'm sure the people that run it are American.

 

[Uncle Charlie]

I'm thinking possibly a

Brachypelma boehmei and a,
Brachypelma albopilosum

Good specimens to have in my collection?

If I had to choose between the 2 I would say B boehmei... but if possible I would take the M robustum then instead...

 

[Kurt Nelson]

Blah! Only 2 inch + or the M robustum as well!

 

[Kurt Nelson]

Maybe I'll go check out the reptile place by me tomorrow and see what they have for T's. I heard they have a wall full, but I doubt they will have any slings.

 

[Uncle Charlie]

Good luck dude

 

[Kurt Nelson]

Thanks.

 

[DalilahBlue]

I've seen people from all over the world, but I'm sure the people that run it are American.

Yes, the forum is based in America, but we have members worldwide.

 

[DalilahBlue]

I love my A. geniculata and G. pulchiripes slings. My LP is awesome too.

 

[Kurt Nelson]

I think I'm going to place an order for these,

Pterinochilus murinus
Catumiri cf. argentinensis
H.Lividum

But i'll do some more reasearch, look up the a. gen, and the g. pulp and see what I think.

 

[Nada]

I strongly suggest slowing down and getting comfortable with your new LP before ordering any new Ts.

 

[spiderengineer]

I think I'm going to place an order for these,

Pterinochilus murinus
Catumiri cf. argentinensis
H.Lividum

But i'll do some more reasearch, look up the a. gen, and the g. pulp and see what I think.

the Pterinochilus murinus and H.Lividum are huge step from what you have right now. I strongly suggest you do some research on them and really think carefully before you think about buying them.

 

[Atx13]

If you have done the research, and know what your getting into, get an obt..
P.murnius are great Ts. One of my favs, but the speed, aggresion is something you can only get used to by owning one.. if your cautious and understanding, you should have no issues..
Be aware.. a bite from an obt could possibly end in a trip to the hospital, as with most OW Ts, their venom is more potent..

 

[Kurt Nelson]

I've done my research, I like to know what I'm getting into first. However I'm going to take kennys advice and slow down and get to know the two I have right now before getting into anything else. Thank you for the suggestions though!

 

[Cobalt]

One of my first T's was a haplopelma. As long as you're confident and have done your research on the species and know what you are getting into..i dont see a problem with beginners getting haplo's, pokies etc.

As for a great beginner species i'd recommend the Grammostola pulchripes (Chaco Golden Knee). It's the most docile tarantula i have heard of in the hobby. My G. pulchripes is as nice as a kitten. There's almost a bigger chance of it doing a backflip than biting you (prob a bit exaggerated, but you get the point . It's arguably one of the largest "handlable" tarantulas (22cm). Since it's a grammostola it doesn't grow as fast as other species, but it definately grows faster than a rosea.

As for OBT's; they are great beginner tarantulas! They are the most hardy tarantula you can get. It can live in a moist enviroment or a dry one - you can decide, the tarantula doesn't really care!. Humidity isn't a big issue with this specie. It doesn't even need a substrate or hide! If there are no hide, it webs up its own hide! Yes they have strong venom and are aggressive - whats your point?

 

[Uncle Charlie]

One day when you are ready, get a Stromatopelma calceatum.... they are just fooking gorgeous and have an attitude of note.

Do take note that I love all tarantulas that bites first and ask questions later...