hi there

[Braveone]

Hi im andy from Leicester. Looking to get my first T but not sure what one.I was thinking either chili flame or river rust. What one would you suggest...thanks

 

[Tara Russell]

First Tarantula eh? Depends on your bravery do you want a docile one for a starter or a aggressive one?

 

[Tara Russell]

Also would you want too handle your Tarantula?

 

[HungryGhost]

Grammastola pulchripes is my recommendation for a first. They are a little more active and somewhat faster growing then the other two you mentioned.

 

[Josh]

Welcome to the TF community!

 

[Braveone]

Thanks and I want one to handle..chili flame was recommended to me by a shop as I wanted a b smithi but there known for flicking hair and river rust I found through another group. I understand they are both docile and small which is what I want and to help me get over my fear...so handling them is a main thing

 

[Tara Russell]

Well all Tarantulas flick hairs even my Rosie you may just itch just a little but your not going to die XD you should go with a B Smithi they look pretty cool looking and love too be handled. I do envy you that your pet store sells those we only sell Rosies and Pink Toes and that's it

 

[Sabeth]

Welcome, Braveone! My first tarantula was a Mexican Redknee, they are particularly docile and gentle (most, anyway) and my girl definitely lives up to those traits! Love the Redknee.

 

[Tara Russell]

How old is she? Also her colors are very pretty

 

[Sabeth]

How old is she? Also her colors are very pretty

She is about seven years old, approx. 4 inches. Thank you, she is pretty. Probably my favorite of all my Ts.

 

[Tara Russell]

Oh wow so she does still have some growing too go ^^ no problem at all hehe ^^

 

[Sabeth]

Oh wow so she does still have some growing too go ^^ no problem at all hehe ^^

Yes, she'll get bigger...albeit very slowly, lol.

 

[Tara Russell]

Have you seen her groom any? Hahahaha my Rosie was grooming today now she is being lazy XD

 

[Sabeth]

She usually grooms right after she eats. I've even caught her at the edge of her water dish, seemingly washing her fangs and polishing them with her pedipalps. She makes me clear her table for her but at least she keeps herself clean!

 

[Tara Russell]

Yep I wouldn't blame her I wouldn't want left over dinner on my fangs XD awww that's cute washing her fangs ^^ hahahahaha true mine when she grooms she is all fuzzy and soft

 

[Tongue Flicker]

Hey andy welcome aboard!

 

[LeahThomas]

Welcome to the forum!

On a side note, I want to stress that tarantulas don't LIKE to be held... Some simply tolerate it. Not that I am poo-pooing handling (I love to take my Ts out, I'm a pretty hands-on kind of person), but it should be understood that these creatures will never enjoy handling. They learn to tolerate it, some better than others. Those who don't want to tolerate being held (even if they did the day before) can/will bite if repeatedly bothered. Just thought I'd share that for the sake of your safety

 

[Braveone]

Yes agree although I would like to handle as it would help my fear..i wouldn't be holding it all the time just now and then.most of the time ill be enjoying watching and learning..thanks for the welcomes and advice..thinking river rust rump for my first T

 

[Christell Erasmus]

Hi there.
Welcome to the forum. As a first tarantula my recombination would be a brachyphelma albopilosum (Curly hair tarantula). They are like teddy bears, so calm and docile. I just love mine.

 

[Braveone]

I was thinking Euathlus sp. red, but did want a b smithi or Brachypelma auratum but there know hair flickers. Maybe my second one hehehe