Super Noob!

[James Kam]

I have never owned a tarantula or spider. Let's just put that out there! However when I was younger I did own an empire scorpion for a couple of years. I have been developing an interest in T's and True spiders only recently. I have been using Google constantly.

I was planning on purchasing and caring for an African Trapdoor Spider. The wife lost her mind when she heard that one.

So after some species research and my knowledge of proper enclosures. I have decided on the Mexican Orange Beauty. A Brachy., She'll be more docile and yet provide the same thrill when feeding and observing her behavior. Anyone have a large sling or sub adult preferably female they would be willing to make some money on?

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[Enn49]

Hi, welcome to the hobby.

 

[Cody-Myles]

Welcome dude.
Brachypelma and Grammostola Genus are the most common beginner ones as they're mostly docile, gentle and showy. If you can't get the one you stated, there are plenty of options for the same colourations like mexican red leg, red knee and red rump etc

 

[Calico]

Welcome to the hobby and forum. You'll get lots of help from a lot of people on here. Super nice and informative.
I found this as I have been looking for my next T also. Check it out. She usually has some pretty good deals and is reputable.
https://jamiestarantulas.com/27-29-b-boehmei-males-1-3-4-2-1-4/

 

[Arachnoclown]

Welcome...great starter T. I had a male a few years ago. Very docile. Never flicked any hairs. He made it 8 years before he past away. Females will make it 20-30 years.

 

[Dustin Amack]

I have never owned a tarantula or spider. Let's just put that out there! However when I was younger I did own an empire scorpion for a couple of years. I have been developing an interest in T's and True spiders only recently. I have been using Google constantly.

I was planning on purchasing and caring for an African Trapdoor Spider. The wife lost her mind when she heard that one.

So after some species research and my knowledge of proper enclosures. I have decided on the Mexican Orange Beauty. A Brachy., She'll be more docile and yet provide the same thrill when feeding and observing her behavior. Anyone have a large sling or sub adult preferably female they would be willing to make some money on?

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Hello and welcome! I love this particular variety and have a one 1" sling available if you are interested. PM me and we can talk details. Welcome to the hobby!

 

[Whitelightning777]

The trapdoors aren't visible that often and have a real nasty bite. They are almost all wild caught as well.

Even a ground dwelling tarantula will probably make itself more visible.

The new world ones like the one you selected are in my opinion a better choice.

 

[Bob63]

welcome to the hobby, that is my first t. also mine is about 3" now it's seems to be a great beginner so far.

 

[MassExodus]

Welcome to TF, great choice. Trap door spiders are cool but you never see them, and I've yet to see one that didn't have a serious attitude problem. Not that it's a dealbreaker, they're just probably not a good spider for a new keeper. The Brachypelma genus contains many fantastic species. My favorite has always been the boehmei.