Don't have a T yet but wanting one

[Clairec]

Hi everyone. Just wanted to introduce myself because I am new to the forum and the arachnid hobby. I currently have plenty of reptiles and amphibians, and was completely terrified of spiders until I started handling them at the pet store I work at and now I'm really taking a liking to them. This Costa Rican zebra has really caught my attention. Only problem is, my girlfriend absolutely won't let me have one. I think I can convince her, or I'll just buy it anyway, haha. Anyway, glad to be a member and I'm enjoying all the threads.

 

[Scoolman]

Show her pictures of Avicularia, she will change

 

[Clairec]

Show her pictures of Avicularia, she will change

Oh man, those are so beautiful.

 

[Clairec]

She witnessed a cobalt blue try to attack me. Shes not changing until I get her to hold a nice one

 

[Denny Dee]

May be eas

Show her pictures of Avicularia, she will change

May be easier to find a new girlfriend?

 

[Scoolman]

May be eas

May be easier to find a new girlfriend?

 

[Kymura]

Don't force her to hold one, If she's jumpy then somebody is going to get hurt, (her or the T)
just let her look at some of the most beautiful ones, ^^ Once you have a couple calm ones she'll relax

 

[Clairec]

Don't force her to hold one, If she's jumpy then somebody is going to get hurt, (her or the T)
just let her look at some of the most beautiful ones, ^^ Once you have a couple calm ones she'll relax

Great advice. Thank you

 

[kormath]

Go with a GBB. They're a little skittish sometimes but beautifully colored and not as fast as the avic's if they bolt. Or you could go with the good old standby and use a B. smithi, that's one of the most common ones, and they're movie stars

 

[Clairec]

Go with a GBB. They're a little skittish sometimes but beautifully colored and not as fast as the avic's if they bolt. Or you could go with the good old standby and use a B. smithi, that's one of the most common ones, and they're movie stars

I do love those. I really enjoy the Costa Rican zebras a lot though, and the one we have is super calm. Another one I really like is the pink toe.

 

[MassExodus]

I recommend the Hapalopus sp columbia large, or Pumpkin Patch tarantula. Chicks dig 'em.

 

[Clairec]

I recommend the Hapalopus sp columbia large, or Pumpkin Patch tarantula. Chicks dig 'em.

Those are beautiful. I especially like the pumpkin color.

 

[Zurchiboy]

Jon8300 has good advice and excellent list of beginner Ts. I suggest having new world species(tarantulas from the Americas and surrounding islands). I have 2 tarantulas a b smithi and an A chalcodes. Both our good beginner Ts. If your able to hold the spcimen. That probably make an excellent first choice too.

 

[kormath]

Jon8300 has good advice and excellent list of beginner Ts. I suggest having new world species(tarantulas from the Americas and surrounding islands). I have 2 tarantulas a b smithi and an A chalcodes. Both our good beginner Ts. If your able to hold the spcimen. That probably make an excellent first choice too.

I disagree on the A. chalcodes. I wouldn't suggest anyone hold them (or hold any T for that matter), but then again that's the draw for some. To each their own right?

From my experience, and yes every spider is different, chalcodes are moody, bite first, then threat posture after. They're a good beginner T yes, as they're low maintenance like a Brachy, but i don't think they're a handleable T like a smithi or one of those.

 

[Clairec]

Is the zebra not a good idea for a beginner?

 

[Zurchiboy]

I don't know much on the zebra. But asking for beginner Ts. There's bound to be controversy. Though I am sure most people would people agree that b smithi. Just be aware that they love flicking hairs. My 3/4 inch always kicking hairs at me.

 

[Zurchiboy]

Is the zebra not a good idea for a beginner?

I did some research with Google. I read several articles about them. So most of what they said were is that these are generally a skittish tarantula that is capable of quick bursts of speed and not recommended for handling. Though the specimen at your pet store seems to be an exception since you are able to handle it. Also doing research. I read how they like high humidity. Given costa Rica is a tropical rainforest it probably needs a lot of moisture some sites said 75% or more. With that being said. It is generally docile but skittish.

Also I have not owned one before. This info is based on a Google search I did on how to care for the costa Rican zebra. Seems like your pet stores specimen would make a good first choice ☺.

 

[Clairec]

I did some research with Google. I read several articles about them. So most of what they said were is that these are generally a skittish tarantula that is capable of quick bursts of speed and not recommended for handling. Though the specimen at your pet store seems to be an exception since you are able to handle it. Also doing research. I read how they like high humidity. Given costa Rica is a tropical rainforest it probably needs a lot of moisture some sites said 75% or more. With that being said. It is generally docile but skittish.

Also I have not owned one before. This info is based on a Google search I did on how to care for the costa Rican zebra. Seems like your pet stores specimen would make a good first choice ☺.

Yeah he/she is amazingly calm. Just sits there. And I have no problem with humidity, seeing as I own several tropical reptiles. I think I'm gonna go for it.

 

[Zurchiboy]

Go for it man. Keep asking away for whatever concern may arise. I am sure you know this but these tarantulas are capable of kicking hairs. Good luck. That's a beautiful speciman

 

[kormath]

my A. seemanni is only 1/2-3/4" so he's kept on moist substrate with a water dish. Maybe some of the others here have larger seemanni's they can chime in on the correct habitat for.