Hello everyone

[Brendan88]

So I am new to the hobby and am just getting started. I am kinda looking for What I need before I order my sling I have been watching a tone of videos and reading as much as I can I would love some advice from people who have been in the hobby.

 

[octanejunkie]

Welcome!

Glad to someone doing research before the purchase.

Ask specific questions if you have any but there is no substitute for research and planning.

"Failing to plan is planning to fail."
-Ben Franklin, adapted

 

[Brendan88]

Welcome!

Glad to someone doing research before the purchase.

Ask specific questions if you have any but there is no substitute for research and planning.

"Failing to plan is planning to fail."
-Ben Franklin, adapted

Well I am looking into buying a starter kid comes with the habitat and feeders but what other stuff do I need for feeding and caring for a sling

 

[Oursapoil]

Welcome to the forum/family!

 

[octanejunkie]

Well I am looking into buying a starter kid comes with the habitat and feeders but what other stuff do I need for feeding and caring for a sling

What species are you most interested in?

I would recommend you find a local source of feeders regardless of what T you choose, feeder insect don't keep very long

 

[m0lsx]

I have been watching a ton of videos and reading as much as I can I would love some advice from people who have been in the hobby.

Hello & welcome to the hobby & the forum.

My advice would be, avoid videos, unless they are Tom Moran's, or a few others. As far too many who make videos are not really concerned about, or know anything about, the T's. They are more concerned about the number of hit's they get, rather than about the quality of the information.

Care plan wise, if you read them, read them with caution. And book wise, remember the Tarantula Keepers Guide is VERY out of date husbandry wise.

Humidity is like a human. It is much more than a number. Don't try & chase a humidity number. As humidity is the result of the correct husbandry, not a separate entity. And the three hygrometer's that I have sitting on my mantelpiece all constantly show different numbers. So even if someone does chase a number, how do they know if they have achieved it or not?

 

[menavodi]

Welcome to TF…all you need, right here

 

[Enn49]

Hello and welcome.

 

[ArachnoHorn]

Welcome!

 

[Jeef]

Tongs. You need tongs. Maybe not right this second, but you will.

 

[Brendan88]

After watching toms videos and reading some reviews ordered two slings from fear not tarantulas

 

[octanejunkie]

What species did you order?

 

[Brendan88]

What species did you order?

Mexican red knee and a Mexican red rump

 

[DustyD]

And @Brendan88 what would be the formal name for those tarantulas?

 

[Brendan88]

And @Brendan88 what would be the formal name for those tarantulas?

Brachypelma smithi​

Tliltocatl vagans​

They where 2 of Toms beginner choices.

 

[WolfSpider]

Mexican red knee and a Mexican red rump

Good choices. Hearty. Feed well. Out and about as adults. Easy husbandry requirements. While no tarantula is slow, those are not speed demons.