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<blockquote data-quote="Therasoid" data-source="post: 65272" data-attributes="member: 3538"><p>If I may, slings aren't difficult to raise, just require more care than older specimens. </p><p> I will advocate that beginners start with a juvenile, since they have developed their wax like cuticle. NW terrestrial slings require slightly moist substrate, along with a water dish, to keep from dehydrating. Plus many need to be fed more often, mine twice weekly, to accelerate growth.</p><p> Brachypelma, Aphonopelma and Grammostola genus are good to start with. If you are the impatient type, avoid Grammostola, slowest growers, but longest lived. Brachypelma have some of the best coloration, some are expensive, long lived, good eaters and make fine display animals. Aphonopelma are, for the most part, medium growth rate, hardy, good eaters and out in the open. </p><p> When you can visit Mikes Basic Care website and read some of his care sheets. IMO, the best basic care website available for beginners and intermediate keepers.</p><p> Best of luck in you decision-making and welcome to the "addiction".</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Therasoid, post: 65272, member: 3538"] If I may, slings aren't difficult to raise, just require more care than older specimens. I will advocate that beginners start with a juvenile, since they have developed their wax like cuticle. NW terrestrial slings require slightly moist substrate, along with a water dish, to keep from dehydrating. Plus many need to be fed more often, mine twice weekly, to accelerate growth. Brachypelma, Aphonopelma and Grammostola genus are good to start with. If you are the impatient type, avoid Grammostola, slowest growers, but longest lived. Brachypelma have some of the best coloration, some are expensive, long lived, good eaters and make fine display animals. Aphonopelma are, for the most part, medium growth rate, hardy, good eaters and out in the open. When you can visit Mikes Basic Care website and read some of his care sheets. IMO, the best basic care website available for beginners and intermediate keepers. Best of luck in you decision-making and welcome to the "addiction". [/QUOTE]
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