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Message: <blockquote data-quote="alh43146" data-source="post: 221827" data-attributes="member: 39904">1) "You don't look like the type to keep tarantulas!" How exactly should I look, then? I have found arachnids to be fascinating and beautiful, ever since I was little. 2) "Nope, the only good spider is a dead spider!" You know what's a lot scarier than a tarantula? Me, if I ever see you hurting one. 3) "Aren't you worried about them getting loose?" No. I am an experienced spidey mom who carefully studies them and their preferences. I set up their enclosures to ensure that a) they don't want/need to escape, and b) they can't because doing so would be hazardous to their wellbeing.-Sometimes I do get people who are genuinely curious and then I get to really explain the hobby and answer their questions. My therapist says she never sees me more animated than I am when I am talking about my Ts.</blockquote>