Hello, I am new to the tarantula world. I would like to buy one but have no idea where to go. I know the chilean rose and mexican redknee are the best for beginners. I am looking for a spider as large as possible without being aggresive and also one that is colorful and will not burrow itself in. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
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Where can I get a tarantula in chicago?
sovietjet
Feb 09, 2008 10:12 PM
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TheVez2
Feb 11, 2008 07:28 AM
Those two are good, but not the only best beginner Ts. Those 2 are usually recommended because they are the most readily available. The Mexican redknee (Brachypelma smithi) fits your requirements as being colorful, docile and large (6-7"
. Another one to consider is Grammostola aureostriata (Chaco goldenknee) it is docile as well and gets up to 8". Most other large Ts have a bit more of a temperament and I wouldn't call docile.
Where to find them? In a big city like Chicago It shouldn't be hard. Petco and just about any other mall-type pet store will carry G. rosea and maybe B. smithi. Call around to your local pet stores and see what they have and if they could order you in a specific species if they don't have the one you want. Look for stores that specialize in reptiles, they usually have a good selection of tarantulas as well.
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reptilicus81
Mar 08, 2008 05:27 PM
You could try The Chicago Reptile House in Orland Park...they have lots of inverts usually.
