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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Oursapoil" data-source="post: 184046" data-attributes="member: 33266">I am at about 50 already <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite9" alt=":eek:" title="Eek!    :eek:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":eek:" /> It is easy to get them, especially slings that are more affordable but beware as it is a time and financial commitment (my 9 years old son and I share the work). You'll start needing tons of enclosure of all sizes and shapes depending on the T's size and habit (burrowing, terrestrial, arboreal...). A single sling might require 3 to 5 different enclosures throughout its life as it grows up. You'll need mountain of substract, bark, hide, heater, lights.....needless to say that very soon space will be an issue as you'll have tanks all over the place. Humidity, airflow and temperature will be very important as well and you might consider if possible a T room just for them. Did I mention that you'll be raising roaches colonies very soon?Please do not believe for a second that I am trying to discourage you, just sharing my personal experience for you to start prepping right away <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></blockquote>