Introductions!

[kelly mcdougall]

Hi Vicky Im Kelly and Im new too . . it it so exciting - one amazing detail after another . Congratulations on getting a smithi - the golden retriever of Therasophids as well as dear ambassador of the spider world

[Mrs Linda Street]

Hi Vicky, welcome to the forum

[Vicky Child]

Another new one, just wanted to say hello.

I've been obsessed with Spider's from an early age, and am now finally getting my first one as a pet. It's only taken me until my 30th birthday.

I've got a Brachypelma Smithi coming on Friday! I'm so excited it's silly.

So I figured this was the best place to come for advice and tips about how to make sure my new spid has a long and happy life. See you on the forums!

[Matt Ball]

Hi Leanne, welcome to the forum!

My first tarantula was an Aphonopelma sp. New River, which is a lovely docile terestrial species that I'd recomend; I love mine to bits . My second tarantula, i got 2 months ago now, was a Pinktoe (Avicularia Avicularia), which is a beautiful (and quite docile although skitish) arboreal species. I found it really interesting to see the difference between arboreal and terestrial.

I think the next tarantula on my list is a Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens- Green Bottle Blue (a.k.a GBB) because they're so colourful and not too agressive.

Well there's a few ideas for you; my suggestions would be to just keep looking around and see what takes your fancy.

[Leanne Scott]

Hi

Hello to all just wanted to introduce myself.

My name is Leanne I am the proud owner of a mexican red knee, which just moulted on Saturday.

Just got into the hobby and by reading some of the post on here by the end of the year I will have more the one T lol

Not too sure which one to get next as there are so many nice ones out there??? Any suggestions??

Leanne

[Mrs Linda Street]

Hi Dwain, hope you enjoy the forum and welcome

[Phil Rea]

Welcome to the BTS forum everyone

I joined in a shop when the Hales where visiting it, how does that affect it?

I'm a fully paid up member and havent got the avatar and joined at the shop in the link

It needs to be set up by an administrator. Send Mark Pennell a PM, and it will be sorted. Be aware he's a pretty busy chap though

[Dwain Fry]

Hi all, just wanted to say 'hello'

[Mrs Linda Street]

Hi Kelly and welcome to the forum

[D Browne]

Hey hey, welcome.

That sounds like the opening to a CV lol

[kelly mcdougall]

Kindred Keepers

Hello BTS friends my name is Kelly and Im a new member from US . I own an Avicularia versicolor and Cyriocosmus elegans , and keep a collection of various reptiles and amphibians . Exotic animal husbandry and vivaria has been a lifelong interest with great emphasis on quality of life for these incredible and beautiful creatures . Providing for for them , observing them truly thrive and discovering progressive ways to re-define captivity is my passion . I am honored by their presence in my life . I am looking foward to learning more about the tarantulas I keep , and the species I may have in my future and those I will enjoy through the keeping adventures of all of you in the BTS

[Aaron Annal]

Unless things have changed (or are going to) the "proud" avatar is added to your name plate when you become a fully paid up member of the society.

BTS SHOP LINK

I'm a fully paid up member and havent got the avatar and joined at the shop in the link

[D Browne]

I joined in a shop when the Hales where visiting it, how does that affect it?

[Colin D Wilson]

Unless things have changed (or are going to) the "proud" avatar is added to your name plate when you become a fully paid up member of the society.

BTS SHOP LINK

[D Browne]

Thanks, how do i get one of those 'proud member of the british tarantula society' thingys? lol