hello, new member and new to hobby

[Kgraves923]

Well, I'm new to the hobby and currently looking to make my first spider purchase. Done plenty of research stalking these forums and figured I would join.

 

[desert blond enthusiast]

Welcome to the forum Kgraves923. What species are you considering for your first T?

 

[Chubbs]

Welcome! What species are you currently considering? My top recommendations for beginners are:

. Brachypelma albopilosum (Curly Hair tarantula)
. Brachypelma smithi (Mexican Red Knee)
. Euthalus sp yellow/Euthalus sp. red (Chilean Flame)
. Aphonopelma chalcodes (Desert Blond)
. Brachypelma emilia (Mexican Red Leg)
. Brachypelma boehmei (Mexican Fire Leg)
. Grammastola Pulchripes (Chaco Golden Knee)
. G.rosea/porteri (Chilean Rose Hair)

I'd also recommend Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens (Green Bottle Blue) and Brachypelma vagans (Mexican Red Rump) if you don't plan on handling, since both can be pretty skittish and GBB's are a bit fast.

 

[Kgraves923]

I am currently looking for a GBB.

 

[bpete]

welcome to the forum. looks like you are well on your way.

 

[Kgraves923]

Thanks! I should have my GBB T. Here tomorrow so I'm really excited!

 

[Chubbs]

Don't let the speed surprise you. As far as beginners species go, GBB's are pretty quick, especially as slings. They're what I consider "fast" but they can move in short bursts of speed. That's why I personally recommend them as a second tarantula.