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![]() Long story short I am thinking about getting a tarantula to get over my irrational fear of spiders. I figure if I have to take care of one it will force me to interact with them. My long term goal is to eventually become more accustomed to them and not freak out, screaming bloody murder when I encounter a spider in my house or while out for a walk. I want to be comfortable holding it eventually. I'd like a *gentle* type of tarantula that is friendly and relatively easy to care for.
Anyway who here keeps spiders and what do you like/what don't you like about them? Any tips for a beginner spider enthusiast and where to get one?
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![]() What's wrong with irrational fears?
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![]() I like to challenge myself. Unfortunately zombies and ghosts are kind of hard to find in real life these days. And also they generally don't interact on your terms only or fit conveniently in a small aquarium so this year is going to be the year of getting over spiders for me.
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![]() You'd think living lakeside for a couple years on Cold Lake would have done it, but no, sadly I'm worse that I've ever been. I know my fear is irrational. I've kept snakes as pets and have no problem with them at all. For some reason it's just the spiders and most other insects that make my skin crawl.
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You wouldn't want to see my tank. I don't use fancy equipment and I am a noob ![]() |
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![]() Haha I'm like you too. I'm just gonna keep on stepping on them though. Your braver than I.
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![]() I do not keep nor fear spiders but I do have an irrational fear of slugs..
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Turns out you are braver than I. I put cups over them and let my man deal with them when he gets home. I can't handle the squishing of bugs. The crunchy noise creeps me out.
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![]() Its not irrational. Spiders are freaking creepy. Useful but creepy as hell.
Crabs are equally as freaky. Even when combined behind glass they creep me out. So no. Sorry. I don't keep spiders. But share the fear.
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