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<blockquote data-quote="NorseDad" data-source="post: 182687" data-attributes="member: 30858"><p>I was very influenced to go for a "beginner" species when I started out. I picked the beginner T I liked the most. If I'm honest, I probably wouldn't approach it the same way if I could go back in time. I don't personally feel that buying a species you may not be thrilled about just so you can gain experience is the best option. Research the species you like, decide if you feel you can handle the T you are interested in, and buy it. You will put more effort into the species you truly want than you will a stepping stone. I also find myself being more careful and attentive with my more defensive/speedy Ts than I am with my slow NW species. </p><p></p><p>If you happen to want an OW more than anything else, I recommend at least buying a sling so you can grow with it. That way you aren't throwing yourself in the ring with a 5" OBT, for example, right from the start. My second T was a C. marshalli (OW), and I bought it just a month after my beginner species.</p><p></p><p> I also recommend a back up plan if it turns out you cannot keep a fast/defensive T. Find someone who would be willing to take it if you can't care for it. </p><p></p><p>Just my 2 cents.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NorseDad, post: 182687, member: 30858"] I was very influenced to go for a "beginner" species when I started out. I picked the beginner T I liked the most. If I'm honest, I probably wouldn't approach it the same way if I could go back in time. I don't personally feel that buying a species you may not be thrilled about just so you can gain experience is the best option. Research the species you like, decide if you feel you can handle the T you are interested in, and buy it. You will put more effort into the species you truly want than you will a stepping stone. I also find myself being more careful and attentive with my more defensive/speedy Ts than I am with my slow NW species. If you happen to want an OW more than anything else, I recommend at least buying a sling so you can grow with it. That way you aren't throwing yourself in the ring with a 5" OBT, for example, right from the start. My second T was a C. marshalli (OW), and I bought it just a month after my beginner species. I also recommend a back up plan if it turns out you cannot keep a fast/defensive T. Find someone who would be willing to take it if you can't care for it. Just my 2 cents. [/QUOTE]
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