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<blockquote data-quote="DustyD" data-source="post: 220794" data-attributes="member: 36911"><p>Hello and welcome.</p><p></p><p>Some of the Grammostola species are considered very good starter pets, although they can be somewhat slow growers.</p><p></p><p>I have been keeping Ts for a little less than two years so I am still fairly new. When I started the recommendation was slings 1+ inches for new keepers and I think that still holds true. That is because smaller ones can be more susceptible. </p><p></p><p>In my limited experience, my Ts went through a growth spurt after about 2 1/2 inches or so. For me 1 to 1.5 was a great size to start off with.</p><p></p><p>Since then I have dabbled in smaller Ts about half an inch and really enjoyed that after I got over my worries about them being so small and susceptible.</p><p></p><p>I keep G. pulchra, G. rosea and G. pulchripes which can be somewhat expensive at 1 inch or so as you have found. Although I think the G. pulchripes can be a bit cheaper. </p><p></p><p>Hopefully others with experience with other Ts will chime in and offer alternatives that may be more palatable to your budget.</p><p></p><p>Good luck and enjoy!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DustyD, post: 220794, member: 36911"] Hello and welcome. Some of the Grammostola species are considered very good starter pets, although they can be somewhat slow growers. I have been keeping Ts for a little less than two years so I am still fairly new. When I started the recommendation was slings 1+ inches for new keepers and I think that still holds true. That is because smaller ones can be more susceptible. In my limited experience, my Ts went through a growth spurt after about 2 1/2 inches or so. For me 1 to 1.5 was a great size to start off with. Since then I have dabbled in smaller Ts about half an inch and really enjoyed that after I got over my worries about them being so small and susceptible. I keep G. pulchra, G. rosea and G. pulchripes which can be somewhat expensive at 1 inch or so as you have found. Although I think the G. pulchripes can be a bit cheaper. Hopefully others with experience with other Ts will chime in and offer alternatives that may be more palatable to your budget. Good luck and enjoy! [/QUOTE]
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