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Message: <blockquote data-quote="TheFlash" data-source="post: 141004" data-attributes="member: 28543">Ok...ok So I decided that I wanted to get in to the hobby despite being an insectiphobe..And I only realized after I bought what I bought that it was not the best choice....I guess I should have researched.... but I wanted something that made a lot of web. SO ... I am the proud owner of an OBT.... and again, the pet shop person did not mention it was not a good species for a beginner, however if I ever need to rehouse her, the person I got her from will help for a small fee, as she is aware that I am afraid of bugs. (I assume shes female but she may be male. Only had her for a couple days) Her name is Fluffy. I do love her, but she isnt very big yet. probably about 1/3 of the size she should get to.My questions... Must I feed her roaches? Or can she live on only crickets if need be? I had some cockroaches originally but I really hate them and I am worried that they will excape and infest my house, or I will drop it, etc. and also they are hard to catch with tongs, because I could only get medium sized ones. Also can i get a definitive answer on how often to feed? apparently shes a year old and not nearly full sized yet so I think shes been underfed, but the pet shop person gave her 1 per week. Ive had her for about 4 days and fed her twice. One small one and one that was a big larger yesterday. if I want her to grow fast how often should she eat? Anyways... thanks for the help///</blockquote>

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