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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Tomoran" data-source="post: 94361" data-attributes="member: 1152">Thanks for the kind words! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />Cyriocosmus species are amazing little Ts, and they could be okay for a beginner. They are relatively easy to keep, hardy, have ferocious appetites, and grow very fast. That said, slings are incredibly small, and tiny slings can be stressful for some keepers. Their temperaments may vary, with most being described as skittish and more likely to bolt to their dens than to stand and fight. That said, if they feel cornered, they will toss up the old threat pose. They are also have an amazing food response, meaning that they go at anything that touches their webbing as if it's something to eat. Neither of these is a species I'd recommend handling. I hope that helps!</blockquote>