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Old 10-07-2009, 05:30 PM
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Are these a good beginners t. They have them for 2.50 on spidershop and what size tank Will an adult need . Will an exo Terra 12 inch cube be big enough
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Great first T in my opinion, if you're after something other than the usual Chile Rose, Curly or Red Knee and want a massive spider. They grow huge, attaining leg spans of 9-11 inches. So an exo terra won't be nearly big enough. I'd say a 3ft tank would be much better.

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To be fair, i wouldn't advise a sling as your first t, i'd go for a large juvi, sub adult, or adult.

Post an ad in classifields, maybe?
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A 2 or 3 ft tank would be a better bet tbh as these grow BIG. The exo terra would work whilst it is a juvi tho.
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You'd one of the larger Exo Terra's for an adult and then it'd be too tall .
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Totally scanned through the bit where you said £2.50 from ss. Obviously not an adult. Exo terra would be waaaayyyy too big at this point. And as said, sling's aren't the best for beginners. You'll want to go for a Juvie or adlt specimen.

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have kept slings before I had a Mexican red knee up untillast month but I sadly died . I cricket attackedit and killed
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have kept slings before I had a Mexican red knee up untillast month but I sadly died . I cricket attackedit and killed
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Just bare in mind , newly hatched Salmon Pink slings are absolutely tiny .
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