Best first time tar

[downthebeatenpath]

I was just curious what you guys would recommend as the best first time tar? I've been thinking about getting one for a while and finally think I will get around to it when I get some money, of course after I do research on their care just like my other animals. Just curious as to what you guys feel is a good first timer.

 

[blightedchemist]

Soon I will be getting A Pink toed tarantula, that is unless i find information on a good terrestrial tarantula. as a first timer thats what im doing.

 

[Euphoric]

Rosey haired are the best beginner spider. It was my first. Very hardy and pretty.

 

[Sunrise Reptile]

Rosey haired are the best beginner spider.

You'll get a slew of mixed opinions regarding that statement. My opinion for example is that "Rosies" aren't necessarily the best theraphosid to start out with.

In contrast, I would recomend Grammostola aureostriata (aka, Chaco Colden Knee). They will dwarf G. rosea when full grown and are quite well known to be a far more mellow member of the family. Not to mention they're far cooler to look at than a Rose Hair! If you like all black, (mind you they're a little more costly) I would also recommend Grammostola pulchra (aka, Brazilian Black). They run a little more, but they're beautiful theraphosids. Good Luck with your choice! :main_thumbsup:

P.S.: I would also recommend you check out either of these guys for your purchase - Botar By Eights or Krazy 8s Invertebrates. Both Charles and Chris are great guys, and they're super knowlegable when it comes to inverts.

 

[downthebeatenpath]

Ok thanks guys, what about Mexican Red Knees? I know they are pretty popular, but are they not a good first timer?

 

[Sunrise Reptile]

Nope, they're OK too but they tend to be a little on the pricey side. Their popularity has driven their price up quite a bit.

 

[downthebeatenpath]

Ok thanks, what about an emperor scorpion? I see them all the time in the pet stores and they are fairly cheap and I have read they are pretty easy to care for, how would you guys compare them to a tar for a first time insect?

 

[skyline]

I think an Emp would be a great first timer there hardy and easy to care for and there a level 1 scorpion meaning that It's sting is the least painful and least lethal. and they usualy dont sting if anything they will pinch. Another great first time scorpion is giant desert hairy I have one and she is really nice. and there sting is about as bad as a bee sting and they usualy dont sting mine has never stung me. There really docile scorpions.

 

[Sunrise Reptile]

Yep, I agree with pretty much everything Tyler said. Emperor scorpions (forest dwelling species) and Desert Hairy scorpions (desert dwelling species) are both great starter scorpions. If you make a mistake and get "tagged", the venom toxicity is equal to or less than a bee sting. Unfortunately, if you're alergic to bees, you shouldn't keep scorpions or tarantulas.

P.S.: I'm not gonna beat you up too bad on this Chris, but scorps and tarantulas aren't insects. They're arachnids. :main_laugh:

 

[downthebeatenpath]

Oh wow haha I meant arachnids, I was watching a show on insects thats why I typed it haha I feel like an idiot lol

 

[Euphoric]

I used to have 8 Emperors. They were donated to my schools biotech to test if certain kinds of light affected their color.
Its all safe I promise!
They are low matinence, and fun to carry around and spook
I have never been bitten, but they will pinch you in an instant.
I love Emperors
<3

They still call me to change the bedding and to hold them for sophmores and tell people about them because nobody else wants to hold them LOL

 

[Morph]

chaco golden is probably one of the better cheaper ones.

the versicolors ( A. pink toe ) are good as well just a little bit more jumpy and can shoot hairs at you if it feels threatened.

and of course emperor scorpion...everyone else has mentioned why

 

[T&KBrouse]

After having Ts for just a short while, I have to agree with Maurice about the Rosies. We had one that was as sweet as she could be. Now we have another who, while isn't aggressive, she is temperamental (please add emphasis on the word, "mental"). Shes always rearranging her plants and we have a tug of war match every time I try to change her water dish.
Chacos, as far as I've seen are very even tempered, as are Brazilian Blacks (G. pulchra).
Our Curly Hair is very easy going, also, but not sure if thats the nature of her species or just her.

 

[Morph]

i forgot about the curly hair! yeah there really calm as well. my friends little brother has one

 

[MSMD]

Haha, K! I read your post and instantly got this mental picture of you and your Rosie while trying to rearrange/clean her cage. Then, of course, the tug-of-war over the water dish! It made me giggle!

 

[T&KBrouse]

Thanks. I was cleaning out some of her webbing the other day and she came out and yanked one of the chopsticks right out of my hand and drug it over to the plants. Apparently anything that enters her enclosure is hers. Crazy bug thinks shes a pack rat.

 

[MischiefManaged]

Great recommendations on starter T's...I also love Pink Toes (A. avicularia)...my first T was a Pink Toe named Ninja and she was so much fun. She was very docile and would leap from hand to hand like a crested gecko. Of course, do be careful if you are new to handling T's...they can rupture their abdomens very easily, especially the Grammies.

 

[T&KBrouse]

Nikki-
I got my very first pink toe the other day and I gotta say, you are so right! She has the nicest, most mellow disposition!
Shes building some GORGEOUS web tunnels, too! :main_thumbsup:

 

[Morph]

yeah they make awesome ones !

im gonna be getting a green bottle blue shortly

 

[T&KBrouse]

Oh, Kenny... I am so jealous...
You've GOT to post pictures when you get it!:main_thumbsup: