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Alas, many folks lack even a modicum of sense, and that can be an issue. And, they might not be lions, but they ARE venomous animals most folks think are creepy and dangerous. Living in a state where they almost banned all exotic pets after a chimp attack, and in one where pet stores can't sell tarantulas or other venomous inverts, it makes me nervous to hear about some of the fast Old World species in incapable and inexperienced hands. One good publicized bite could really put the hobby in a negative light. I do feel that most folks will know when they are ready for the Old World species, but I also don't think that they aren't animals to be trifled with..

[QUOTE="Tomoran, post: 55486, member: 1152"] Alas, many folks lack even a modicum of sense, and that can be an issue. And, they might not be lions, but they ARE venomous animals most folks think are creepy and dangerous. Living in a state where they almost banned all exotic pets after a chimp attack, and in one where pet stores can't sell tarantulas or other venomous inverts, it makes me nervous to hear about some of the fast Old World species in incapable and inexperienced hands. One good publicized bite could really put the hobby in a negative light. I do feel that most folks will know when they are ready for the Old World species, but I also don't think that they aren't animals to be trifled with.. [/QUOTE]

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