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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Metalman2004" data-source="post: 131166" data-attributes="member: 7681">With some experience no tarantula is really too crazy to manage.  I have or have had:B auratumC cyaneopubescensH lividumP muticus slingT stirmiThe one that stands out on your list as potentially most difficult to deal with is H lividum and stirmi.  The H lividum is undescribably fast.  Once it is settled in its enclosure and has built a suitable burrow it shouldn’t be an issue though because they’ll usually prefer to bolt back to their burrow when startled.  Stirmis can be a bit agressive but more than anything you just have to make sure to keep up with their moisture requirements.I have a P cambridgei as well and if they are anything like the Psalmos on your list you’ll be fine.  They are energetic and like to run, but they aren’t near as quick in my opinion as a lot of OW arboreals.  Just do rehousings in a tub or something and you’ll be fine.Just don’t overwhelm yourself with all of them at once.  I’d add to your collection gradually as opposed to the whole list all at once.</blockquote>