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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Tomoran" data-source="post: 94354" data-attributes="member: 1152">Someone told you that Euathlus sp. red was "too skittish and not a good beginner?" Whaaaaaaaat? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite12" alt="o_O" title="Er... what?    o_O" loading="lazy" data-shortname="o_O" /> Although temperament will vary from specimen to specimen, that species is considered to be one of the most calm and tractable of any available. Good for you for recognizing this person likely doesn't know what he/she is talking about and seeking better advice.2 - GBBs can be great beginners. Good growth rate, great feeding response, easy husbandry (dry sub and a water dish) and they grow into gorgeous adults. They also web copiously, which can be awesome. They are also usually high strung, fairly fast, and quick to flick hairs. I personally wouldn't even attempt to handle either of mine.3 - B. baumgarteni are a slower growing species and much more high-strung than most Brachypelma. Husbandry is quite simple, and they are very hardy. I have what is likely a Boehmei/buamgarteni hybrid, and she is VERY skittish and willing to kick hairs. Could be a good beginner.4 - E. Campestratus are easy to keep and are widely recognized as being very calm and open to handling. Definitely a good species for someone new to keeping.5 - Hapalopus sp. Colombia are vicious eaters, fast growers, and produce a lot of webbing. They are also VERY fast and high strung, and folks report them bolting whenever they open the enclosure. The husbandry is also a bit more complicated, as slings and juvies should be kept moist. I wouldn't put my hand anywhere near mine. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Not what I'd label a "beginner species."How is your porteri crazy? Does she just not tolerate handling?</blockquote>

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