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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Jess S" data-source="post: 162346" data-attributes="member: 29302">I think I also was bitten on the foot in bed by a spider, years ago. I had a large swollen circular blotch with two fang holes in the middle several mm's apart and it really was very painful to the touch. It cleared up after a couple days though.A lot of people bite off more than they can chew by getting old worlds too quickly, buying slings without giving enough thought into how they'll care for the adult spider. However, there are at least an equal number of other people who do exactly the same and manage well without problems.Before I order a new sling, I always imagine that I'm sent an adult specimen instead. If the thought  of unboxing a fully grown adult gives me pause for thought, I don't place the order because I know I'm not ready for that spider. I notice that this is the only place on the internet where if a beginner says they've bought their first old world, they are not slated and ripped to shreds. I'm really glad of that, it's one of the reasons why I love this forum. I'm fed up with the doom mongering, and think it can be blown out of all proportion as there are tons of people like yourself who have got into old worlds early on and care for them successfully. Again, it's down to the individual keeper Isn't it great that your daughter is now getting interested! Love it.</blockquote>