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Old 19-05-2008, 09:25 PM
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hi all have never kept spiders before, but fancy adding something different to the collection! what would you recommend as a good first spider? thanks in advance for advicev
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Old 19-05-2008, 09:26 PM
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red colour form chilean rose, cant go wrong
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Old 19-05-2008, 09:28 PM
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Chilean rose or Mexican red knees are usually peoples first Spiders
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Chilean rose
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Old 19-05-2008, 09:46 PM
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My first two T's were a Chile Rose and a Mexican Red Knee. The red knee is still tiny but the Chile is big and I've had no problems with her, easy to look after too, ideal for a beginner.
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Grammostola Aureostriata or a Chromatopelma Cyaneopubescens..

I personally think that these two, out of my spiders, are the best starter species because they're both pretty easy to look after, pretty docile & really interesting to watch
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Could also go for a curly hair if you want something different. Adult Red Knee's go for £75 so are actually worth more than sub adult T.Blondis. Bit silly but meh.
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Old 19-05-2008, 09:53 PM
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curly haired or chilli rose then im thinking now just got to do my research! thnks for all the help!
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Curly hair FTW!
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Curly hair FTW!
Agreed go with curly hairs, more active and pretty than chillie roses.
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