What is your favorite beginner T?

[BigTGirl93]

Hey everyone!

Just wanted to know what everyone's favorite beginner T is?

 

[TJB13]

Chilean rose. It was my first one. I have 2 adult females. One is out all the time, the other hides all the time.

 

[BigTGirl93]

Chilean rose. It was my first one. I have 2 adult females. One is out all the time, the other hides all the time.

Have you ever been bitten by your Rosie's?

 

[harleyqueen]

I love rosies and mex red knees. Ive never been bitten but a couple of them would have a go given half a chance.

 

[TJB13]

I've never been bitten by and tarantula. I don't hold them though. I've recently got some species that have been known to bite so I'm more cautious with them.

 

[Listershat]

Aphonopelma Seemanni personally, beautiful and usually mellow T. A lot of people say Curly Hair's and Euathlus Red or Yellow are really mellow and easy to handle. Every spider has a different personality though, no matter what species. My Aphonopelma New River is meant to be very calm but it's a nutcase, not actually aggressive but you wouldn't want to pick it up.

 

[BigTGirl93]

Wow okay thank you all for the feedback, I agree that every tarantula is different and has many different personalities. I am really hooked on the Rose Hairs!!

 

[harleyqueen]

I am hooked on rose hairs as well. Why not treat yourself to a couple of babies?

 

[Nada]

It all depends on what you want in a T. If your not a handler I like a Salmon Pink or OBT as they're as tuff as it gets, but can be very mean.
If you are a handler Chaco Golden Knees are great, and also very hardy. I'm not a big fan of Rosies if your intending to handle. I've seen more aggressive Rosies than not..

 

[DalilahBlue]

Rosie's can go from Zen like and chill or attacking the stream of water as you refill their bowl in nanoseconds. Or at least Sonja does....

 

[BigTGirl93]

I really want a species that is hardy and doesn't mind me handling him/her sometimes. The Rosie I held at the pet store was docile but did flick some hairs a bit. Once she did that I respected her and put her back in her tank with no problem. So a Red Knee a Rosie? I'm going to get one of the two tomorrow I have everything set up for one except the substrate and crickets. Maybe tomorrow Ill interact with both and see which one I like.

 

[DalilahBlue]

Red Knees, in my experience,kick hairs like mad but are a bit more tolerant of handling. Rosies are psycho and change moods quickly. Of my T's, if I handled them, the rose hair would be near the bottom and the other Brachypelmas and my Grammostola near the top.

 

[BigTGirl93]

Really? Okay well thats good to know. Ill keep that in mind.

 

[Nada]

Sounds to me like a Chaco Golden Knee, would be perfect for you. Can't go wrong with a smithi either though.
good luck, and welcome to the hobby.

PS: Pics are a requirement around here....

 

[TJB13]

I agree. My Rosie that is out often rears up ready to bite at any form of manipulation. The other one that hides is very calm, moves where I want it to go and doesn't seem to care. I'm getting used to B smithi flicking hairs, does it all the time.

 

[Atx13]

B.albopilosum- Curly hair T, hands down the best "first" T you can buy. Thats including attitude, price, and ease of care..

 

[Sabeth]

I have to say my fave is the Red Knee (B. smithi). That may just because a Red Knee was my first, but seriously, these are awesome Ts! So calm and so pretty.

 

[JT2]

Of course my first was a rosie but my fave.first after that was a versi.

 

[BigTGirl93]

Okay everyone just got my first T! Immature Male Pink Toe! He is very very comfortable for me to interact with he has a great personality and disposition!!!! Pics coming soon!

 

[TJB13]

Excellent! I'd like a male pinktoe to mate with my female. I'd also like a male rose hair. Can't find them... I must not be looking hard enough. You should get female pinktoe, might not get a long time out of your male.