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First time T owner here. I've always had a fascination with tarantulas and other exotic pets, When I was a kid I owned several ball pythons, corn snakes, and 2 Emperor scorpions. Currently I have a 5 year old Reef tank, and a planted aquarium. After watching a Dark Den video, it revitalized my interest in owning tarantulas and began months of research. I've watched a lot of YouTube videos(The Dark Den, Tom Moran, Jon3800, etc.), bought The Tarantula Keepers Guide, bought all the necessary supplies and researched what species I thought would be good to start with.
This past weekend I visited the East Coast Reptile Super Expo and I will admit I went in with a plan with what species I wanted to start off with, but when I got in there, I became a little impulsive, and ended walking out with a C. cyaneopubescens sling around 1.5 inches for $30 and a A. seemanni that was about 4+ inches for $32. While there I was allowed to hold the A. seemanni, I had never planned to hold my T's but the temptation to hold a giant tarantula got the better of me and ultimately swayed me into purchasing it. The GBB was on my list of future tarantulas to get but after seeing the price half of what I normally see them at online, I impulsively purchased it as well.
After researching my new arrivals a little more in depth later that night, I began to question if I really started off with the right species. So far the GBB molted that night, so I've held off on feeding it till today and now I'm glad I purchased a large Sterilite container to put its enclosure in when I open it to feed, that little dude is quicker than I thought. It didn't seem interested in eating so i'll try again in a few days. The A. seemanni seems to be doing great and is making great little burrow, I've held off on feeding for a few more days as it settles in. In the meantime I've made sure they both have access to clean water.
What advice would you give a new owner with these species? Any advice and/or criticism would be greatly appreciated! I really want to make sure I give these little dudes a long and healthy life.
Thanks everyone, I hope to learn from you all, continue expand further into the hobby in the future and not impulsively purchase T's I'm not ready for.
This past weekend I visited the East Coast Reptile Super Expo and I will admit I went in with a plan with what species I wanted to start off with, but when I got in there, I became a little impulsive, and ended walking out with a C. cyaneopubescens sling around 1.5 inches for $30 and a A. seemanni that was about 4+ inches for $32. While there I was allowed to hold the A. seemanni, I had never planned to hold my T's but the temptation to hold a giant tarantula got the better of me and ultimately swayed me into purchasing it. The GBB was on my list of future tarantulas to get but after seeing the price half of what I normally see them at online, I impulsively purchased it as well.
After researching my new arrivals a little more in depth later that night, I began to question if I really started off with the right species. So far the GBB molted that night, so I've held off on feeding it till today and now I'm glad I purchased a large Sterilite container to put its enclosure in when I open it to feed, that little dude is quicker than I thought. It didn't seem interested in eating so i'll try again in a few days. The A. seemanni seems to be doing great and is making great little burrow, I've held off on feeding for a few more days as it settles in. In the meantime I've made sure they both have access to clean water.
What advice would you give a new owner with these species? Any advice and/or criticism would be greatly appreciated! I really want to make sure I give these little dudes a long and healthy life.
Thanks everyone, I hope to learn from you all, continue expand further into the hobby in the future and not impulsively purchase T's I'm not ready for.
. I don't personally have experience of those Ts but I'm sure someone will be along soon to give you advice.
