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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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![]() way back in the day i had one of these
http://www.tarantulaguide.com/tarant...air-tarantula/ Really easy to care for and great for a beginner and most pet stores have them. I think you can get them as spiderlings so it may feel less intimidating. |
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Thanks for the tip.
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![]() +1.
Rosey's would be your best bet... unless you really want to challenge yourself and get a Goliath bird eater!! HAHAHA! Seriously though, the bird eaters are great tarantulas... but they get VERY big... like the size of a dinner plate for a large female. (sorry if I just arranged for your nightmare tonight) I had the luxury of learning from a spider expert when I worked at a fish/reptile/spider store in Calgary. As with anything, you relly need to do your reserch and make sure that you end up with something condusive to your world. I unknowingly handled both the most agressive (cobalt blue) and the most venomous (baboon) spiders that are comonly available in the pet trade while I was trying to get used to spiders... much like you're doing. On top of that, I accidentally killed a spider by holding it the wrong way and dropping it. Good luck!
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![]() I used to have many tarantulas. A Rosie is a perfect starter, cheap, calm readily available. Pink toes were my favorite and can be kept in groups. I think they are great pets and would still have lots except for the stupid crickets.
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![]() Man.. Me too. Crabs freak me out. I hate having to catch any of mine for any reason. The net stays far, far away from me at all times lol.
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![]() www.tarantulacanada.ca/ has a huge selection of arachnids... owned and operated by a couple of morticians of course....some people like to have greate fun by put these pets in their mouths and blow out bubbles.
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