yeah getting bitten isnt going to be nice at all, I find some tarantulas harder to work with than my big pede, the bonus about a pede is they dont climb like tarantulas do, thats where having a really deep tub is a bonus.

__________________

ok hew has a lt of knowledge on P murinus slings and how to breed them

__________________
I AM NOT THE PROUD OWNER OF THIS CHEST



MY INVERTS0.0.1 a.versicolor0.0.2 T.apophysis1.0.0 gbb0.0.1 unknown scorp

In terms of an invert; scorps or T's can be pretty cool. I've studied inverts for ages, and I still love the so-called "beginner T's" because its nice to have something you can rely on to be reasonably docile and resistant to tiny mistakes.

My own collection has 3 levels to it: Reliable (Brachypelma), Intermediate skill (Typopeltis vinegaroons) and...'extreme' care (solifuge). Pedes would be probably above extreme! I like the contrasts, but it is still charlotte (my brachy) that I am fondest of.

I still feel that perhaps you need to do some thinking on the subject and narrow down a few possibilites. The centipede was a start, but it was perhaps aiming too high. Re-evaluate your interests in specific animals - perhaps a fairly common tarantula that has lots of information on it would be just as rewarding. Narrow it down to perhaps 3 or 4 potential inverts, then make an informed decision with help from the forum.

Sometimes it can be frustrating picking something a bit too exotic - I know, there's zilch written on Vinegaroons and I have to trawl scientific papers for advice on them.

__________________
Brachypelma albopilosum (Charlotte)
B. Schroederi (slings)
Grammostola sp. "North" Northern gold
G. aurerostriata (slings)
Cyclosternum fasciatum (slings)

Member of the BAS and AAS.

ok si what is a P murinus on your 3 level thing

__________________
I AM NOT THE PROUD OWNER OF THIS CHEST



MY INVERTS0.0.1 a.versicolor0.0.2 T.apophysis1.0.0 gbb0.0.1 unknown scorp

Heh, when I said the 3 level thing, I kinda meant thats how I classify my own collection; I didnt think to try it on other animals, lol.

P.murinus are known to be aggressive and not really suitable for the beginner...so I'd guess level 2: intermediate. Then again, they are still a tarantula, which on the whole are quite easy to care for as far as inverts go. Do you have a geniune interest in this species or is this just because it was suggested?

Have you looked on TheSpiderShop:- - Suppliers of Arachnids and other quality Invertebrates (and others)?

That might be a good idea, you could pick a few that you like from there and use that as a kinda orienteering course if you like. Lee has little star guides next to them to suggest how easy they are to keep/how dangerous they are. At least then you can see what is commonly available, cheap, easy to care for and suitable for beginners, as well as actually seeing what it looks like.

__________________
Brachypelma albopilosum (Charlotte)
B. Schroederi (slings)
Grammostola sp. "North" Northern gold
G. aurerostriata (slings)
Cyclosternum fasciatum (slings)

Member of the BAS and AAS.

My p.murinus was bought as an adult, and is very aggressive, but tends to stand its ground and strike, which I prefer to spiders that just up and run at the first chance, but all old world african Ts are reknowned for being aggressive.

__________________

hmm didnt no they were agressive, a aggresive t is more dangerous than a agressive pede i think, ill have to work this out then get back to yah

__________________
I AM NOT THE PROUD OWNER OF THIS CHEST



MY INVERTS0.0.1 a.versicolor0.0.2 T.apophysis1.0.0 gbb0.0.1 unknown scorp

Erm, IMO a pede wins hands down in aggression and danger to yourself...

__________________
Brachypelma albopilosum (Charlotte)
B. Schroederi (slings)
Grammostola sp. "North" Northern gold
G. aurerostriata (slings)
Cyclosternum fasciatum (slings)

Member of the BAS and AAS.

lol. not a chance, a pede is far more efficient and quick than a T. Only thing that would stand a chance against a full Scolopendra subspinipes is one of the quickest giant Ts, Theraphosa sp. If youv seen a hungry adult move for feeding then you can understand the pede would get crushed by impact alone:P nah, not quite but i bet the pede would be pretty disorientated.. if the Theraphosa delays though, it could be its mistake..
As said, pedes prefer small prey, but they are incredibly efficient hunters, Tarantulas are ambush predators. so its all about scenario of the meeting

__________________

yeah a pede is much more dangerous than an aggressive T, but in a deep tub that it cant get out of, its easier to work with than a T that climbs the side and gets out in the time it takes you to blink, but they shouldnt be underestimated

__________________