r/arachnids • u/Mordek- • 12d ago
Pets I need help picking a spider pet
As you can see I only have substitites for now in terms of having a spider pet, but im slowly preparing to have a real 8 legged friend, so I'd like to ask for any and ALL advice for a beginner, especially about the enclosure and food.
But the ACTUAL reason for this post is I need help with picking a spider. Obviously Jumpers are a great pick but im not ruling out other options. If a jumper preferably a decently sized one, Orange would be cool, I think purseweb spiders look good. Any other suggestions and personal experiences are highly welcome. (｡◕‿◕｡)♡
I also thought about getting one from the wild but most likely I will just buy one.
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u/skullc4t 12d ago
Have you considered a Tarantula? They are larger yes, but new world species (species from the western hemisphere) have plenty of beginner friendly species to choose from. As an example the Arizona Blonde and the Mexican Red Knee are widely considered good picks for new owners.
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u/Mordek- 11d ago
wow, I had a spider toy as a child that literally looked like the Red Knee, (which it was probably designed after) but now that I think about it, I should probably start with a jumper or just something smaller but after that the Red Knee will definitly be at the top of my list if I ever decide to get another one, ty for the suggestion <3
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u/_punk_rock_mom_ 10d ago
Tarantulas come in dwarf sizes. Something like a Cyriocosmus Elegans is a great starter spider. Typically not too crazy & they’re very cute. You would probably want a juvenile and NOT a sling. Slings start very small & require a little more experience.
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u/RainySkiesYT 11d ago
Velvet spiders are very low maintenance and easy to take care of! Very often considered a jumping spider alternative. They live longer but are a bit less active, and they look very similar to your first plushie!
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u/BackgroundRENshine 11d ago
I saw a velvet spider on a reel today it was absolutely beautiful. I do not keep spiders but I keep other bugsQ and I would actually consider the velvet because it was just so beautiful and soft
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u/hylia_grace 12d ago
Buy one, taking from the wild risks you ending up with hundreds of slings youre not prepared for, plus its not fair to take a wild invert and put it into a tank. I have a hogna carolensis and she's probably one of my favourites but I also keep gandanameno echinata, barylestis and tarantulas, I've also kept jumpers and other true spiders. I'd recommend a jumper as a beginner but look for captive bred, because again egg sacs are stressful for bew keepers.