hi everyone

im Jo i havent got any spiders as of yet but im taking a keen intresting in owning one or maybe two in the near future ,how ever i need to do as much home work on what ever species i choose so i was pointed in this direction,hoping to learn all i need from you guys

Hi Jo welcome to the forum, hope we can be of help and assistance for you

Just joined on here as well so hi!

Once you get one, you'll keep getting more, believe me. They're great.

thanks guys, to be honest they have always scared me but recently ive been drawn toward them and i want to find out as much info as possible before committing to anything.

It's the best way to get over the fear, I was never afraid of em but I know other people who are deathly afraid of them, or rather, were deathly afraid of them until they got one.

It's really responsible of you to want to learn as much as you can before committing to one. Props and good luck. (:

Hello Jo,

Welcome to Arachnid Addicts

Welcome to the forum, hope you enjoy it here, check out the picture section see if that helps you find a species you like

thanks

Hello Jo and welcome too A.A hope you like it here.

Welcome to the forum!

thanks for all your warm welcomes im sure im going to find out all i need to and much more thanks again
jo x

Hiya Jo and welcome to the addiction... but I think we should really post a warning about joining the hobby... it seriously does get very addictive.

ive already got my eye on a few different species starting with Singapore blue (Lampropelma Violaceopes) hope i got the latin name correct lol

jo x wrote:ive already got my eye on a few different species starting with Singapore blue (Lampropelma Violaceopes) hope i got the latin name correct lol

Cyriopagopus sp.Blue"

Just to give you a warning they can be very defensive O and very fast plus they can grow big too let's say about 10inche's + so if your not up to it I wouldn't do it.I have an AF myself (wich just moulted) and she wont think twice about bitting me plus she like's to show plenty of threat display's .

I recone if you got one as a sling that might help .

Hi all

Im new to the spider world and im loving it ,just got a sub/adult (Pink Toe Female) so i was told by shop worker ,for the twins who have named her(Hana) ,she seems happy enought, watched her eating the other day so things look good so far,just playing around with the best way of keeping her to the right tem/hum
So any tips will help

cheers Kieron

Welcome to Arachnid Addicts Kieron.

Welcome to the forum Jo

I recommend Chromatapelma cyaneopubescens (greenbottle blue tarantula). Hardy, great webs, fast growing, ravenous feeders and absolutely stunning from sling to adult!

thaks i will certainly have a look at do a bit more home work

I would rcommend an L.Para
a bit fiesty but pretty easy to take care of and they don't half eat....they don't stay too small as well
paul

Welcome to the forum Jo and the addiction
The proper name for a Singapore blue is Lampropelma violaceopes, Cyriopagopus sp. Blue is the old name
A best starter would be a chile rose (Grammostola Rosea) but a curly hair (Brachypelma Albopilosum) would also be a good starter or maybe a Avicularia sp.
If you need any advice or have any questions feel free to pm me, I'll be happy to help if i can

Hullo Jo. Sorry it has taken me so long to say hi. I have been a busy bee lol