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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Whitelightning777" data-source="post: 141036" data-attributes="member: 26980">The brachys are certainly fun. Slings might be delicate but the 3 out of 4 I have which have survived are doing great.B hamorii is almost TOO easy, if that's possible. Get  the size you actually want because they are expensive and grow slowly.For a first, I'd go with a faster growing pouncy species that is NW. Personally, out of my species I actually own, I feel that L klugi would be the best all around one.The feeding response is out of this world. They have no real special requirements, but do like it warmer. Any Lasiodora species will be cared for identically.Unlike my $200 B hamorii, a L klugi sling can be had for between $50 - $70. L difficilis or L parahybana are even more affordable and just as rewarding.A geniculata and others like it in the same genus are also incredible ones to go for & will probably make an appearance as well.For brachys, B vagans is very affordable and fast growing pouncy slings. They are black with a red abdomen & may also appear in my collection later.  These are considered the most under rated ones in the hobby simply because of the low price.Here's some L klugi pics.[ATTACH=full]33659[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]33660[/ATTACH]These can get to as large as 8" diagonal leg span.  Under some lighting, there's just a hint of blue, which is why I chose this species.</blockquote>