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>What do the spider owners of 4chan have to say about this?
Do what you want. Spiders will usually tolerate handling fine as long as they're allowed to roam at their will along your hands. Make sure they don't fall and don't freak them out by breathing on them/moving quickly.
I think it's a good idea for beginners to get used to handling their spiders to get familiar with them. It makes you more comfortable dealing with them (at least the docile species) in case you need to handle them in the future. You'll eventually get over it and handle only during rehousing or when you show it to people or something. It always happens.
>Any specific species that are good for beginners?
Grammostola aureostriata, Aphonopelma chalcodes, or Brachypelma albopilosum.
>I hear rose hair and Mexican are good starters.
Grammostola rosea is a bland looking spider who freaks new keepers out with their strange behavior. Brachypelma smithi tends to flick urticating hairs, but are fantastic display spiders and good eaters.
>How large of an enclosure do you have
Pill vials for babies, delicups for juveniles, and Kritter Keepers, 2.5 gallon glass tanks, or larger plastic food containers for adults.
>what type of substrate do you use?
Coconut fiber. Easiest to deal with in my opinion and doesn't dry out as shittily as peat moss, which forms a brick if you don't keep it slightly moist.
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