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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Therasoid" data-source="post: 40696" data-attributes="member: 3538">Hello, welcome to the forum and the addictive hobby of T keeping. I agree with the B. albopilosum as a great first T. They are docile, great eaters, grow to about 6" DLS and rearrange the substrate to no end. I suggest getting a juvenile first, being that slings are more time consuming, meaning their care is different than a juvenile or adult.  The choice of size is up to you really. Everything needed to care for a T can be ordered online, the T, enclosure, hide , substrate and the few other items needed, from one site. The prior suggestion on the Tarantula Keepers Guide is a good one. Well worth the small price to buy, also check: <a href="http://www.mikebasictarantula.com/Species-Care-Sheet.html" target="_blank">www.mikebasictarantula.com/Species-Care-Sheet.html</a>. Its only basic care and gives you an idea of what is needed to care for a specific species if its on his list. As far as handling, most hobbiests don't do it, it only gives you pleasure and does nothing for your T. Lastly, there are no dumb questions, just the ones you don't ask. Use the sites search function you may find your answer and not need to post. We are here to help you. [emoji4]  Best wishes and welcome aboard! [emoji4]</blockquote>