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Old 31-01-2008, 11:05 PM
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Default Starter tarantula?

Right, Im not to scared of spiders, just a bit warey as i have been bitten by one on my wall and it hurt. Anyhow, what would be one thats not to agressive (i know all animals can get mean, i have a mean corn snake.

Also can you buy like escape proof tanks lol i dont want a tarantula running about.

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Old 31-01-2008, 11:09 PM
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a mexican red-knees a stunner and can be a nice creature, it's less likely to bite but more likely to throw hairs which ends up like a rash, theres also the chilien rose which is also a stunning creature, usually very forgiving. Theres lots of escape proof tanks to, try some by exo terra
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Old 31-01-2008, 11:15 PM
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a mexican red-knees a stunner and can be a nice creature, it's less likely to bite but more likely to throw hairs which ends up like a rash, theres also the chilien rose which is also a stunning creature, usually very forgiving. Theres lots of escape proof tanks to, try some by exo terra
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Oh Cool thanks, i will look them up now. BTW its going to be a 100% display animal. I like to give animals stress free lives and i dont feel it would benifit from handeling like my leos would (exercise).

Can tarantulas be posted? as my LRS dosnt sell them.
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Old 31-01-2008, 11:20 PM
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Yer thats what mine is, he's never been held as he's to hyperactive and likes throwing hairs at me. And i'm pretty sure T's can be posted but it will be buy a special post.
Just make sure which ever one you get you give them the right set up
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Old 31-01-2008, 11:23 PM
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Yes, they can be posted. Usually around £6 in this weather (next day delivery + heat pack inc).

We have a very placid Chilean Rose. Quite handle-able too, if you ever fancied it
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Old 31-01-2008, 11:27 PM
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thanks for the help guys,
Can anyone describe the perfect setup for 1 chilien rose?
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Old 31-01-2008, 11:38 PM
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just find out the right size viv they need, then use the substrate of your choice *Peat,Vermiculite,Coconut Fibre* And theres loads more. make it very thick so it can easly burrow, get a hide, most common used is either bark or half a flower pot i think, then get a water bowl, put cotton wool in it and fill with water. You only need a little water bowl. Heat mats and/or bulb and a digital theromoter would be recommended to. Thats about it
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Old 31-01-2008, 11:39 PM
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a red bulb if you'll be using one as T's are sensitive to light.
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http://arachnophiliac.info/burrow/ca...tola_rosea.htm

I also recomend using Scorpion/Spider water, its a blue jelly like stuff.
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thank you, i have everything apart from a tank. I will have a look about and see what i can find.
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