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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Calico" data-source="post: 141029" data-attributes="member: 24354">I'm not even close to the "pros" that most of the people on here are. I've only been doing this for a little over a year now. But these guys have been so helpful for me. You are doing the right thing asking your questions and taking their advice. I am terrified of spiders but I have 3 T's now. I have an Arizona Blond, which was (accidentally) my first, and got me started on my journey. He was my "learning" T. I also have a B.Albopilosum and B.Hamorii. They all have very different personalities but all very calm. My husband is like your dad. Barely looks at them unless I force him too. I am like you, wanted something docile and easy to care for. I never ever hold them so my chances of getting bit are slim, unless I do something stupid (so far, so good). I always know where they are when I feed them. And I check and double check to make sure I locked their enclosures! The B.Hamorii is slow growing, which I found out after the fact. I got mine just a couple of months ago and it is only about 1 1/2" (and 2 years old!). Best of luck to you and can't wait to see what you decide on.</blockquote>