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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Chubbs" data-source="post: 76318" data-attributes="member: 1084"><p>Great intermediate species of tarantula. These are one of the few old worlds that are okay for more inexperienced keepers. Honestly,  I wish more people would get these first, rather than going straight for the OBT or pokies. Being ow, they are still very fast-moving when they want to be, but fortunately, they are extremely mellow (with exception of slings perhaps) for a baboon. They're not a defensive species though. If you do manage to spook them, they'll just dart back down into their burrow. Another thing that makes them a great first OW is their venom is very mild (again compared to other OW).  They are obligate burrowers, so give them lots of substrate in which to dig, and they will construct some very elaborate burrows with multiple entrances. They don't normally web extensively like some of the other African species. You can provide them with a cork flat to dig under, but they'll eventually burrow on their own after a while. Definitely a pet hole though, so hopefully you're okay with not seeing yours too often. They don't like moist substrate, so try to keep them dry. Just provide them with a water dish.</p></blockquote><p></p>