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[HerpsandSpiders]

Hi! I'm new here and I REALLY want to get a tarantula. I have long had a fascination with these beautiful creatures. I currently have a 5 gallon terrarium that I am not using. What species of tarantula would you recommend for a beginner that can go in a 5 gallon? Also is Jamie's Tarantulas a good website to order from?
This is not my first time owning an exotic pet, I currently have an 11 year old leopard gecko, a 2 year old leopard gecko, a baby albino ball python, and a juvenile red eared slider that I've had for about 2 years. Thank you so much and I'm excited to become a part of this community!

 

[Enn49]

Hello and welcome.

 

[Calico]

Hello and welcome!

I kept my first T, a juvenile A.Chalcodes, in a 5 gallon tank with no problem. He was about 3" when I got him. I was totally new to the whole tarantula thing and didn't have a clue. As long as it is able to find the food, it shouldn't be a problem. Make sure you have plenty of substrate in bottom. I always had about 3-4 inches. He was about 5" when he matured and I released him back to the wild. (He was accidentally wild caught). I'm actually about to move my big girl, a T.Albopilosus, into the 5 gal as she's outgrowing her enclosure. She's about 6". I got her from Jamie's Tarantulas when she was 2", 3 years ago.
As for Jamie's, I have bought 3 from her and was always very happy with the service and delivery.

Best of luck to you and please post pics when you find the one you want.

 

[m0lsx]

Hello & welcome to the forum.

 

[ilovebrachys]

Hello and welcome to the forum
Although I'm in the UK I've heard lots of good reviews about Jamie's tarantulas but also our very own @Casey K. - she's an excellent seller and will give you all the help you need for your first T

 

[Casey K.]

Welcome to the forum! Great beginner species for that size terrarium could be an adult of the following:

Pretty much any Aphonopelma species, Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens, Grammastola pulchra, Grammastola pulchripes, Lasiodora parahybana (although this species would definitely need a larger terrarium) and if you turn the cage into an arboreal one, Avicularia species are great for beginners, especially Avicularia avicularia. If you want to go with a Poecilotheria species as your first arboreal, I would highly recommend Poecilotheria metallica as they appear to be the most docile of the genus. Each one of these species have different care requirements so I always recommend you do your research. Hope this helps! Have a wonderful time spider hunting!

 

[Arachnoclown]

Welcome to the group

 

[HerpsandSpiders]

Thank you so so so much for all of your replies!!!!!!!!!!! <3

 

[Oursapoil]

Hello and welcome to this great forum/family.
I second that @Casey K. is by far (but I still have to try a few people) the best seller/breeder/answer to all my questions on this forum.
P.S: it always starts with a 5 gallon tank and one tarantula.....then you have to start remodeling your home to squeeze in a few more enclosures

 

[Pcancerides]

Hi! I'm new here and I REALLY want to get a tarantula. I have long had a fascination with these beautiful creatures. I currently have a 5 gallon terrarium that I am not using. What species of tarantula would you recommend for a beginner that can go in a 5 gallon? Also is Jamie's Tarantulas a good website to order from?
This is not my first time owning an exotic pet, I currently have an 11 year old leopard gecko, a 2 year old leopard gecko, a baby albino ball python, and a juvenile red eared slider that I've had for about 2 years. Thank you so much and I'm excited to become a part of this community!

Buy whatever species interests you the most.

I advise you to buy a well started tarantula, not a sling. Jamie's sells these. She has a bunch of well started males right now which are not expensive.
The Grammostola iheringi will likely live for several years and will eat well ($75). That would be my recommendation. The females she has now are expensive. If you go that route I would recommend the Brachypelma smithi/hamorii ($255). Both are 3" - 3 1/2" and do not buy any from her listed smaller than this.

 

[Mundo exotico]

Hello and welcome.
I recommend a Tiltocalt Albopilosum. Beautifull and easy

 

[ArachnoHorn]

Hi! I'm new here and I REALLY want to get a tarantula. I have long had a fascination with these beautiful creatures. I currently have a 5 gallon terrarium that I am not using. What species of tarantula would you recommend for a beginner that can go in a 5 gallon? Also is Jamie's Tarantulas a good website to order from?
This is not my first time owning an exotic pet, I currently have an 11 year old leopard gecko, a 2 year old leopard gecko, a baby albino ball python, and a juvenile red eared slider that I've had for about 2 years. Thank you so much and I'm excited to become a part of this community!

Hope you have a great time here!

 

[menavodi]

Welcome to this great place!