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Message: <blockquote data-quote="HungryGhost" data-source="post: 30372" data-attributes="member: 2661">The rose hair and red knee tend towards calmness but it's not always the case. I've had both rose hairs and red knees that were strictly look but don't touch, hair flicking beasts. Each tarantula varies and they can change during their lifetime. That being said, IMHO rose hairs are the most boring T in the hobby hence the nickname pet rock. I would go for something in the Brachypelma genus ( which includes red knees) or a Grammastola pulchripes (Chaco Gold Knee). Great beginner T's, you just can't depend on any T to be comfortable being handled. I would also start with a spiderling, half the fun is watching them grow and change. Good luck with your choice.</blockquote>