Tarantula beginner - what should I get?

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Looking at getting a tarantula. It will go in a 28 gallon bowfront with a screen top that has a heat lamp that will keep the tank like in the upper 70s. I am in Colorado, so it is pretty dry. I can keep the tank sprayed, but the humidity goes away quickly. I want something that grows big, has nice colors, and is more active. I am looking at getting one at a local store, so probably something more common. ...... any input/suggestions?

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Rose hair tarantulas are the most common and are relatively handleable. They like it dry too. Chaco Golden Knee would be another option.
 
Thank you for the reply.

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Rose hair are easiest
 
Was gonna say a pink toe, but they need it pretty moist. Good looking and they get to a decent size though.

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I ended up getting a pink toe. I have deep Ecco substrate and I will keep the tank misted. Do they try and escape a lot? I have the tank pretty well covered, but there are some really small gaps that concern me.

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Wow, that went quick! They are ground-bound IIRC so they won't try to escape as much as arboreal species, but still I'd try to cover those holes.
 
I will try as good as I can. My wife is mad that I got it, and she said that if it got out, she would stay in a hotel until I found it ......

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