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What species would be good for me?
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<blockquote data-quote="Therasoid" data-source="post: 65327" data-attributes="member: 3538"><p>Personally I break the size into 3 stages. </p><p>1) spiderling 2) juvenile 3) adult, some keepers will include the sub-adult catagory.</p><p> Use as example the G. rosea (typical adult near 6").</p><p>Spiderling from EWL to 2"</p><p>Juvenile 2"+ to 4"</p><p>Adult 4"+ to 6"</p><p> As stated by others the size and life stage is dependent on the species.</p><p> I still suggest a juvenile since beginners haven't the basic husbandry skill set. I don't want another "My sling is in a death curl." or "Help! I think my baby is near death!" thread to be posted. </p><p> However, if you really want to start with a sling, get A. seemanni. Reasons: very low cost ($8-$10), high availability, NW terrestrial, hardy, excellent eaters, moderate webbers/growth rate and once older are a good display type. I currently have 4, both "hobby" and "blue" forms and enjoy watching them take down their prey.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Therasoid, post: 65327, member: 3538"] Personally I break the size into 3 stages. 1) spiderling 2) juvenile 3) adult, some keepers will include the sub-adult catagory. Use as example the G. rosea (typical adult near 6"). Spiderling from EWL to 2" Juvenile 2"+ to 4" Adult 4"+ to 6" As stated by others the size and life stage is dependent on the species. I still suggest a juvenile since beginners haven't the basic husbandry skill set. I don't want another "My sling is in a death curl." or "Help! I think my baby is near death!" thread to be posted. However, if you really want to start with a sling, get A. seemanni. Reasons: very low cost ($8-$10), high availability, NW terrestrial, hardy, excellent eaters, moderate webbers/growth rate and once older are a good display type. I currently have 4, both "hobby" and "blue" forms and enjoy watching them take down their prey. [/QUOTE]
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