Probably wrong area but would like to ask

[GermanGamer7]

I have a friend who is looking to get a tarantula, anyone know a beginner low-maintenance one? She already has a female bearded dragon that turned 2 today <3

 

[Nunua]

For example pretty much any species from genus Brachypelma

 

[Rs50matt]

To be honest. Pretty much every species is low maintenance but any brachy or Grammostola my personal suggestion is normally Grammostola pulchripes for a first T

 

[Tnoob]

My H. Pulchripes is super mellow, hardy as heck, and super awesome to watch. I hope it's a she, but she's beautiful.

 

[Arachnoclown]

Brachypelma Sabulosum are a fairly fast growing Brachypelma that are basically bullet proof. Super easy to care for and are the best feeding Brachypelma around....and super cheap.

 

[GermanGamer7]

Awesome! I'll look into it. Are bearded dragons relatively aggressive towards tarantulas?

 

[GermanGamer7]

Are Brachypelma genus spiders protected from captivity, or are they just protected from being captured?

 

[Tnoob]

Are Brachypelma genus spiders protected from captivity, or are they just protected from being captured?

I haven't read anything about Brachy being protected in any way. I suppose I will have to look into this on my break. I'm still surprised I can even reach this site from work.

 

[Tnoob]

Are Brachypelma genus spiders protected from captivity, or are they just protected from being captured?

From what I can tell, they are protected under the CITES law. which prevents their exportation outside of their region of origin. So, they are freed from export.

 

[GermanGamer7]

From what I can tell, they are protected under the CITES law. which prevents their exportation outside of their region of origin. So, they are freed from export.

Does this mean it is illegal to keep them anywhere other than Mexico? Or can you just not take them from the wild?

 

[Tnoob]

Does this mean it is illegal to keep them anywhere other than Mexico? Or can you just not take them from the wild?

Just exportation across diplomatic lines.

 

[Rs50matt]

There's something going around atm with Brazilian species but there should be more than enough supply in the hobby to avoid removing specimen from the wild anyway. Purchasing a cb t should be a lot easier and cheaper than catching one yourself (I don't think that's what your intending but it sounds like it lol )

 

[Tnoob]

So far the only export laws I can find are from the CITES laws. give me awhile I need to find the article again. I was trying to brush up on my sexing skills.

 

[Tnoob]

https://www.bing.com/search?q=cites+treaty+endangered+species&FORM=HDRSC1
There should be a sufficient search for the CITES treaty that details the laws about the exportation of live animals. I believe it's the primary article. It's been awhile since I have ready this. I can't open the web page at work.

 

[GermanGamer7]

Thanks! Now I understand <3. Anyway, back to our original topic- which is the best beginner? Also my other question- are bearded dragons aggressive towards tarantulas? Now one final thing. Hers has laid eggs last night and 6 weeks ago. It's skinny as a rail. It is being fed double. It has not been fertilised or introduced to a male. We're pretty scared, anything we can do to help?

 

[Rs50matt]

if I was starting again and getting my first t I would get a Grammostola pulchripes personally. Nice looking. Chill. Easy to obtain. Not too expensive (European market).

I don't fully understand the question about the bearded dragon to be honest. I have cats that I'd imagine will chase a t if it was running across the floor. But they can see into the enclosure and they aren't bothered by them. I'd imagine a bearded dragon is the same (I have 1 but it's in a different room)

I'm not ignoring the last question and I'm sure phantom sacks are possible but I'm 100% inexperienced in breeding and egg sacs to give advice. Sorry

 

[PanzoN88]

H. chilensis

Why would a bearded dragon be near the tarantula?

@Arachnoclown or @sdsnybny can answer the 3rd question.

 

[Rs50matt]

H. chilensis

100% agree. Only reason I didn't recommend is because they are very difficult to get hold of here in europe and I wouldn't have thought someone would have the patience with a sling as their first T

 

[GermanGamer7]

I apologise. It's just I need to know if somehow the two came near each other, or if the terrariums were near each other. I am just wondering if bearded dragons are aggressive towards tarantulas.

 

[GermanGamer7]

100% agree. Only reason I didn't recommend is because they are very difficult to get hold of here in europe and I wouldn't have thought someone would have the patience with a sling as their first T

Location Seattle if you need to know for which tarantulas are readily available.
If you aren't familiar with the US, it's the most well known (but not the capital) in the Great State of Rain, Trees, Rain, Ocean, Rain, Killer Whales, Rain, Lots of Salmon and rain.
Also known as Washington State. (We love it despite it constantly dumping buckets. A sunny day here and there is always exploited for spider hunting.)
European market is useful as well as I also spend quite a bit of my time in East Frisia in Lower Saxony in Germany.