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<blockquote data-quote="Sabeth" data-source="post: 21863" data-attributes="member: 545"><p>Well, I'm the opposite...my parents are fine with tarantulas but under no circumstances would a snake be allowed in the house!!! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p> </p><p>Here are some pros of keeping tarantulas as pets which you might share with your parents: They are dead quiet, they have no smell, they require very little in the way of space and care, and for the most part they are very restive. You might as well have a pet rock in your room.</p><p> </p><p>The New World (docile) species do sometimes flick hairs in self-defense; however, all but one of mine do not flick 99.9% of the time. The other one is a Brazilian Giant Whiteknee, but they are known for their flicky attitude! Some good docile Ts to look at would be the Brachypelma (except B. boehmei---they flick more) and Grammostola spp. Among every class of T you will occasionally come across an individual that is exceptionally defensive, but most live up to their benign nature.</p><p> </p><p>Avoid Old World tarantulas. These have no irritating and therefore cannot flick, but they make up for it with their potent venom. A bite from an Old World spider would require prompt medical attention. While all New World tarantulas have the potential to bite, if handled respectfully they will very rarely attempt to bite...even if they do, it's usually a dry bite (no venom injected). Even if venom is used its consequences are mild and generally do not last beyond a few hours to a few days.</p><p> </p><p>I have to say that the Brachypelma smithi (Mexican Redknee) takes first prize in my book for docility and gentle nature...as of today, that's my smithi in my profile pic. She's a lovely girl. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p> </p><p>Good luck and welcome to the club!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sabeth, post: 21863, member: 545"] Well, I'm the opposite...my parents are fine with tarantulas but under no circumstances would a snake be allowed in the house!!! :) Here are some pros of keeping tarantulas as pets which you might share with your parents: They are dead quiet, they have no smell, they require very little in the way of space and care, and for the most part they are very restive. You might as well have a pet rock in your room. The New World (docile) species do sometimes flick hairs in self-defense; however, all but one of mine do not flick 99.9% of the time. The other one is a Brazilian Giant Whiteknee, but they are known for their flicky attitude! Some good docile Ts to look at would be the Brachypelma (except B. boehmei---they flick more) and Grammostola spp. Among every class of T you will occasionally come across an individual that is exceptionally defensive, but most live up to their benign nature. Avoid Old World tarantulas. These have no irritating and therefore cannot flick, but they make up for it with their potent venom. A bite from an Old World spider would require prompt medical attention. While all New World tarantulas have the potential to bite, if handled respectfully they will very rarely attempt to bite...even if they do, it's usually a dry bite (no venom injected). Even if venom is used its consequences are mild and generally do not last beyond a few hours to a few days. I have to say that the Brachypelma smithi (Mexican Redknee) takes first prize in my book for docility and gentle nature...as of today, that's my smithi in my profile pic. She's a lovely girl. :) Good luck and welcome to the club! [/QUOTE]
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