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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Oursapoil" data-source="post: 191226" data-attributes="member: 33266">A lot of good advices on this thread. My two cents is not to go for a sling as your first tarantula. A big juvenile or young adult would be best, you will be able to get slings later on when more familiar with regular husbandry. T. albopilosus is a great first choice but you might want to do a search on the forum about the different threads dealing with handling as there are many different things to consider and be aware of (it is only cute when the first time when tarantula scratch her butt....). A T. albopilosus (I have 5 of all different sizes) will not disappoint you, it is also available everywhere and quite inexpensive. FearNotTarantulas is not bad at all but for the same price or cheaper you could get one from one of the forum breeders and this will qualify you for a lifelong advances and questions support <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin    :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />Needless to say it will also allow you to build relationships in the hobby by dealing with "humans" rather than a store.Hope this help, cheers.</blockquote>