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[Valarachnid64]

Hi there everyone! I'm new to forums and such but my hubby and I have been in the hobby for years and years. He got it started of course and I went from tolerating to loving every one of them. Here is our lineup:

Charlotte - Haitian Brown (Phormictopus cancerides) our youngest
Doser - Brazilian Giant Whiteknee Tarantula (Acanthoscurria geniculata)
Morpheus - Brazilian Salmon Pink Birdeater (Lasiodora parahybana)
Neo - Burgundy Goliath Birdeater (Theraphosa stirmi)
Rosie & Switch -both Chilean Rose hair (Grammostola rosea)

I figured it was time to join a T community to share and help others with the hobby. Most people just think we are crazy and don't get it. They are scared of my babies and don't like when I post pics of them or their enclosures we sometimes work so hard on. I do a lot of research before re-housing them and I'm quite frankly tired of hearing "O my god, that thing is gross" or "Ewww!" lol I think they are amazing creatures that deserve our respect. Personally I don't hold them. I enjoy providing for them in every other way and watching them exist. We also have 3 dogs, 2 cats and a leopard gecko...I hold them.

 

[Martin Oosthuysen]

Hello and welcome
These creatures people find gross are amazing, not only because of their different things they do but what they offer. I have a file of experiments being done on their venom, from anesthesia to heart medication. Except for that, they fill a place in the Eco system keeping other mammals or insects in check.

 

[Valarachnid64]

I agree with you. Thanks for the welcome. I just took a peek at your collection and I must say it is quite impressive!

 

[Martin Oosthuysen]

Hello and thank you, still small but all mine haha. Will be adding 34 more by the weekend, its an addiction.

 

[Sabeth]

Hi there everyone! I'm new to forums and such but my hubby and I have been in the hobby for years and years. He got it started of course and I went from tolerating to loving every one of them. Here is our lineup:

Charlotte - Haitian Brown (Phormictopus cancerides) our youngest
Doser - Brazilian Giant Whiteknee Tarantula (Acanthoscurria geniculata)
Morpheus - Brazilian Salmon Pink Birdeater (Lasiodora parahybana)
Neo - Burgundy Goliath Birdeater (Theraphosa stirmi)
Rosie & Switch -both Chilean Rose hair (Grammostola rosea)

I figured it was time to join a T community to share and help others with the hobby. Most people just think we are crazy and don't get it. They are scared of my babies and don't like when I post pics of them or their enclosures we sometimes work so hard on. I do a lot of research before re-housing them and I'm quite frankly tired of hearing "O my god, that thing is gross" or "Ewww!" lol I think they are amazing creatures that deserve our respect. Personally I don't hold them. I enjoy providing for them in every other way and watching them exist. We also have 3 dogs, 2 cats and a leopard gecko...I hold them.

Well, at first glance tarantulas are a little scary. But once you get to know them they tend to grow on you, if only a little. My sister has a major dislike for spiders in general but in the last year as my collection has grown she has warmed up to them, I think---as long as they don't go near her! Welcome and nice collection you have, btw!

 

[Tongue Flicker]

Welcome aboard!

 

[Valarachnid64]

thank you!

 

[Christell Erasmus]

Hi hi,
Welcome to the forum. I am also new to the forum but found it to be awesome. The people on here are great and very helpful and seeing what others do who share your love is just epic!