Yet another new enthusiast

[Kymura]

Hi there , about to get my first T after a few months of research, glad to be here and looking forward to reading and learning .

 

[Chubbs]

What species are you considering?

 

[Kymura]

I wanted either a Lasiodora parahybana, or Brachypelma albopilosum
(never going to remember these names, Been calling them the bird eater and the curly)
Trying to go with a good beginning T until I figure it all out, fairly sure its going to be a learning curve even with the research.

 

[Chubbs]

Best get used to using the scientific names hate common names because they create a lot of confusion. Some species have multiple common names, but every species has only one scientific name. It makes identifying species simpler.

Go with theN.albopilosum. LPs are more intermediate species as they're pretty skittish.

 

[Enn49]

Hi and welcome. I agree with Chubbs, the B. albopilosum is your best bet, placid, great feeders and just adorable.

 

[Fleas]

Hi welcome to the upcoming hobby and to the forum

 

[Kymura]

Thanks for the welcomes, honestly happy to be here.
I have to admit to leaning in the direction of the B. albopilosum simply on visual appeal. Eventually want a 'few' but only after being sure I can give them what they need.

 

[bpete]

welcome to the forum and the hobby, this is a great place to learn.

 

[leaveittoweaver]

Welcome! B.albopilosum is a great first choice!

 

[Kymura]

again, thank you all for the hello and the advice

Brachypelma albopilosum (Curly Hair) 1/3-1/2" ORDERED! so excited
did the deal with the little habitat as I figure I can use it for the next baby,
Somehow I'm sure there will be more in my future lol

 

[Enn49]

You won't regret it. Don't be surprised if it burrows to begin with. Mine made loads of tunnels through the substrate but I could see it through the sides of the container and it won my heart with its constant scurrying and digging so much that I now have 3. Once they get to around 1" dls they spend more and more time on the surface.

 

[Kymura]

Cant wait,
Just hope I do well with one this small, ordered pinhead roaches for it as well.
Fingers crossed for zero problems ^^

 

[Enn49]

I can't see why you'd have any problems, they are very easy to keep and good feeders. If you have any questions just ask away, there's always someone around on here to give advice.

 

[Kymura]

I'm absolutely counting on that, it said they've been feeding on the pin head rusty reds so ordered those as well, so everything should be good ^^

 

[MassExodus]

I wanted either a Lasiodora parahybana, or Brachypelma albopilosum
(never going to remember these names, Been calling them the bird eater and the curly)
Trying to go with a good beginning T until I figure it all out, fairly sure its going to be a learning curve even with the research.

The Lp is a great sp to own, as well as the curly. Just remember each spider has it's own personality, and the curly hair may be bitey, while the Lp may be very laid back, as opposed to their "typical" descriptions. I suggest the Lp, they grow faster than any T I've ever seen, they eat almost anytime you want to feed them, and they get hugely impressive in size. My current favorite T is my curly hair though, oddly enough. She completely ignores my presence, and I mean completely. She acts like royalty. Her name is Princess Shes about 3" Edit: Sorry I didn't read all the posts, but I still suggest you grab an Lp

 

[Kymura]

I've got a Grammostola rosea and the Brachypelma albopilosum on the way! Just small slings,
hoping for a nice arboreal and the LP as soon as I know I can keep them happy and healthy. ^^
I dont want dozens but a few would be great!

 

[MassExodus]

The rosea and albopilosum are great spiders. I have one of each of those as well I'd post some pics but I'm at work.

 

[Kymura]

I'm glad I got them, they are more active then I thought they'd be what with redecorating and all ^^
planning my next two but not till these are a bit larger. Extremely happy with them both.

 

[leaveittoweaver]

Congrats on getting more tarantulas!

 

[Kymura]

I'm absolutely enthralled with watching them, I could cheerfully have a dozen of the B. albopilosum.
Its not very attractive as yet,
but more then makes up for it with the digging and rearranging.