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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Osiris" data-source="post: 32013" data-attributes="member: 3325">Hey there Ghost! I haven't purchased a tarantula yet because indeed I am still deciding on which one to get. As of right now I am very interested in getting an arboreal species possibly an Avicularia or Poecilotheria. There is a local exotics breeder in my area who has a selection of tarantulas however I have not been able to see her collection. My local Petco also has an A. Aviculara which would be interesting and the upcoming Reptile Rally at Petco would mean I'd be able to get it 50% off and have time to set up the enclosure as well! In regards to handling- my goal is to create a naturalistic vivarium that looks like a slice of some foreign world in my room, and what better to complete that than one of the most alien looking creatures on earth. As for my current living situations, I am attending a local community college and am still living at home with my parents so noise and disturbances will be kept to a minimum. My schedule is somewhat restricted as I have classes in the morning and work in the afternoons with weekends off, which is also wy tarantulas appealed to me as they seem slightly less involved than say, a bearded dragon.I recently finished the initial construction of the enclosure. It's a 5 gallon aquarium stood on end with an acrylic piece that goes up 4 inches attached with silicone in order to hold the substrate and another piece with hinges and a hasp that makes a door. I have pictures on my camera but I am currently at school so I won't be able to post those for a couple hours. Thanks for the welcome Hellknite, I am looking forward to contributing and learning all I can from you, ghost, and everyone else on the forum!</blockquote>

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