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12-02-2004, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Demonic_Rage
After reading all that you guys and gals have post on T's I have been considering them along with scropians. What would you think about a beginner with a Mexican Flameknee, Metallic Pinktoe, Mexican Flameleg, or well there are just to many to choose from. But those are the ones I had in mind. Any books you recommend on the subject??? Thanks
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All of the ones mentioned would be good beginner tarantulas. As far as books, There are 2 that I would recommend. The Tarantula Keeper's Guide (known as the bible to tarantula people) and Tarantulas and Other Arachnids: A Pet Owner's Manual which is one of the Baron's series of books.
I hope to covert all of you to the tarantula and scorpion cause lol 
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12-02-2004, 05:54 PM
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Well it worked now that I know what books to pick up I will definatly be getting a couple. People already say my house is a zoo wait til they hear this. I was thinking about getting one from Swift Inveratbrets have you delt with these people before?? If not heres the link www.swiftinverts.com. I want spiderlings to start with. Is this a good choice or a bad one. What would you recommend???
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12-02-2004, 05:57 PM
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Here are some spiderling pics from my archives
Ceratogyrus marshalli (Straight Horned Baboon)
Greenbottle Blue
Poecilatheria regalis (Indian Ornamental) It was itty bitty in this pic lol
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12-02-2004, 06:00 PM
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Well it worked now that I know what books to pick up I will definatly be getting a couple. People already say my house is a zoo wait til they hear this. I was thinking about getting one from Swift Inveratbrets have you delt with these people before?? If not heres the link www.swiftinverts.com. I want spiderlings to start with. Is this a good choice or a bad one. What would you recommend??? |
I have ordered several times from Swift's and yes he is good. You will always get a freebie with him. I think spiderlings are just fine to start out with.
Oh, about 1/2 of the ones in the pictures came from Swift's 
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12-02-2004, 06:12 PM
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Brian, a little off topic, but do you ever have any mold happen in any of your substrates, especially peat?
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12-02-2004, 06:21 PM
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Brian, a little off topic, but do you ever have any mold happen in any of your substrates, especially peat?
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I used to but I was keeping it too damp. I keep all my adults on bone dry peat now. I do keep small spiderlings a little more moist but I also provide enuff ventilation so that it will dry out between mistings. I also use a water dropper for spiderlings and will put 2-3 drops on their web especially after a molt because they will be dehydrated.. Adults only need a wide and shallow water dish IMO.
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12-02-2004, 07:26 PM
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So a big, hairy, scary spider that has fangs and can kill the cat is not allowed in my house. Of course, if Dom wants to get rid of me, that would be the quickest way. LOL
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OK, WHO TOLD HER!!! 
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12-03-2004, 12:30 AM
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Looks like you got caught Dom!!!
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12-03-2004, 01:54 AM
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Naw, I'll hide it on the vaccuum cleaner. She'll never find it there.
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12-03-2004, 04:02 AM
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After reading all that you guys and gals have post on T's I have been considering them along with scropians. What would you think about a beginner with a Mexican Flameknee, Metallic Pinktoe, Mexican Flameleg, or well there are just to many to choose from. But those are the ones I had in mind. Any books you recommend on the subject??? Thanks
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All those t's you listed are very nice and can well be beginner t's. the avic. metallica are one of my favorite pinktoe species and the sling I have just molted.
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