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Message: <blockquote data-quote="DewDrop" data-source="post: 60427" data-attributes="member: 4217"><p>The theraphosa blondi is getting to be threatened in the wild. Anything even the least bit threatened I won't consider. But the Goliath Birdeater really is such a wonderful spider.  There is some caution to be noted with it's venom and very small children.  From what I understand they have become a rare find for hobbyists because of their adaptation to captivity doesn't encourage them to populate well in captivity. It is a difficult spider to refuse to consider as big and amazing as they are. Deep down though, I would enjoy having one as a pet. Just my conscious won't allow me to do so.</p></blockquote><p></p>