some advice for knowledge b.smithi

[carl firth]

hey man thanks for the links i got all this stuff when i first got my t so maybe over reacted sorry if my last message came off strong but thank for the advice for the future i thought i study this enough before i got one but this is why i joined the forum to learn more to meet other hobbiest so thanks so much for the advice hope you have a nice day

[Stanley A. Schultz]

... as a new to the hobbie ...

WELCOME TO THE HOBBY!

WELCOME TO THIS FORUM!

Save yourself a lot of trouble, grief, stress, money and maybe even a few dead tarantulas - Go to the Spiders, Calgary webtree and start reading.

DO NOT FAIL TO READ THE FOUR BOOKS RECOMMENDED IN STAN'S RANT!

The best news is that 90% of the questions you wanted to ask plus a lot, LOT more that you didn't think to ask are all laid out for you for ABSOLUTELY FREE if you take advantage of your friendly, neighborhood, public library! All you need do is read.

Note that while I'm very adamant about the care instructions propounded in those webpages and books, they aren't the only way to care for tarantulas. But, over 45+ years Marguerite and I have worked out this pretty much bullet proof (for the newbie) way of keeping them. After you've learned the basics you can start experimenting with the tricks and methods used by more advanced enthusiasts.

Take it easy. Take lots of time to learn about your newfound little buddy. You miss all the fun if you try to do it all at once. You have the rest of your life to enjoy these little marvels!

Hope this helps. Best of luck.


WE NEED TO RELEARN TO VIEW THE WORLD FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF A LARGE, FUZZY SPIDER!

[Stanley A. Schultz]

... I suggest that you read >>> THIS <<< The first part is a little tedious but plough through it, from approx 1/2 way down the page it gets more interesting. ...

Sorry 'bout that! As soon as I have some extra time I'll try to rewrite it. My only defense is that it isn't tedious if you're frantically trying to find out why your tarantula is dying. But, by then it's probably too late.

And, at the severe risk of blowing my own whistle too much, about the only care sheet you should trust is probably Care and Husbandry of the Chilean Rose Tarantula. But of course that's the wrong species for the OP at the moment.


Pop quizzes daily, your little 8-legged Yoda will be giving you!

[Peter Roach]

Sorry 'bout that! As soon as I have some extra time I'll try to rewrite it.

That's OK Stan, I'll let you off just this once

[carl firth]

look who molted yesterday finally

[Nicolas Charrière]

Great! Good news!!!

[Michael Trueman]

Nice looking B Smithi. They look amazing freshly moulted.