Hello hi.

So...the first and only time i posted was an introduction and a Q or 5. Its time, im getting my first T :woohoo:

No idea where or from who yet :pinch: BUT, I'd like to get the housing sorted so long. Advice is needed pretty please. Im looking to get either a Curly or Chilean Rose sling - whats the best subtrate/mix for these beaus? Is a "little" cave "OK" or recommended for 'em? This is my first time ever, i know it doesnt have to be "perfect" but I dont know what im doing. And the web has just way too much info that doesnt add up.

The only place I can "walk" into here ( you know where i reside :whistle: ) is a very well know Pets Place, I shant mention names, unless allowed? Now because of where i am, I cant walk in there and ask them for substrate for a T, i'll have to tell a white lie. What else is substrate used for that one could use as an "excuse"...?

I understand if no one is willing to help because of my "circumstances" but this is so far the only place thats helped me a tad...

"All i want for Christmas...is a T.." :woohoo: :whistle:

For substrate, just go to your nearest Builders warehouse and get a palm peat brick. Add hot water and you have the perfect substrate.
As for a first T, try get a B.albopilosum. Much better as a starter than a G.rosea as far as Im concerned.
As a sling, a small plastic container with some peat in will do fine. It will probably burrow quite a bit, so no need for a hide as a start until it hits the 5cm+ mark.

Hello Bee C

I have a few Curlies that will be ready to go soon. I will gladly sponsor your first one or two at no cost. They should be ready to go early Jan.

A Bracypelma albopilosum was my first T and they are are great.

Let me know if you are intersted.

Congrats!
I'll second Vanhimself and sponsor you a Chilean Rose (red or normal) if you would like.
You'll have 60 in no time!

Thanks Ceratogyrus! How much hot water would one add to it?
You've just made up my mind for me sir - a B.albopilosum it shall be.

Wow - you guys are way too generous! Thank you :woohoo: but I could never accept anything for free...
Where are you guys based, perhaps I could collect or arrange to somehow get one? I've decided - I'll start with a curly!