To Repticon or not to Repticon?

[Rickdawg73]

Hey gang hope everyone (and their T's) have enjoyed the summer I have to say I've learned so much the past few months taking care of my spiders. From molts to unfortunate deaths and an escape:-( I've finally gotten in a comfort zone of sorts when feeding and doing maintenance around my animals (yay!). At this point I looking ahead to Repticon here in Norfolk,Va and wonder is it worth the price of admission to go? I am looking to pick up an N. Tripepii and maybe another GBB or a G. Pulchripes..so many choices..lol. I'm also wondering if there is a "beginner" Baboon species? They seem pretty interesting when their not trying to eat your face off..lol. As always thanks for any input and info

 

[Arachnoclown]

Thing is you get a way better deal from the breeders face to face then online. Plus most likely you'll meet some local breeders and you'll have a year round hookup without shipping costs. I love expos.. I fill my backpack with slings pay $10 to get in and trade away.

 

[Rickdawg73]

That's what I always hear but the one I went to earlier this year didn't have many T's and the prices were still kinda high :-/

 

[Arachnoclown]

We have 6 huge expos here in the Pacific northwest every year.

 

[Whitelightning777]

Just go and see what's up. You don't have to buy anything just because you go there.

For a first OW, it's best to think about the size first even more then the species. I'd suggest between 1" - 2" DLS & no more then that. As they grow, you will simply grow with the spider.

For species, either H pulchripes or M balfouri (or maybe even 2 or 3 because they're communal and do better that way) are 2 good ones. Neither is a mean spider, just fast and flighty.

Did I mention both are drop dead gorgeous?

Use care when unpacking and rehousing. Let them burrow and get fully settled in before feeding. Put a small hole in the lid of your enclosure just big enough for a dropper or syringe directly over the water dish so you don't have to open it to water them.

 

[Tortoise Tom]

Go to the show Rick. Never know who or what you will find. I can guarantee you'll find nothing and have no adventures if you stay home.

 

[MassExodus]

Go to the show Rick. Never know who or what you will find. I can guarantee you'll find nothing and have no adventures if you stay home.

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[Rickdawg73]

Lol..ok guys I've decided to go. I'm hoping there will be some nice selections there and maybe I can pick up 2 or 3 new T's. Not quite sure if I'm ready for a communal but will do some research. Will put an update up after the expo