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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Matts" data-source="post: 42918" data-attributes="member: 3682">Hey everybody! As a kid I had a cautious curiosity towards spiders which turned into a fear, that I think I must have learned from my parents. It was almost like a car accident haha. I would want to get as close as I could without actually seeing or feeling 'anything gross'.However over the past month or so I have been researching Ts obsessively and I really want to take small steps into the hobby! I've settled on either a Pink Zebra, Curly hair, or Chaco Gold Knee. I want a docile 'pet rock' for my first T, and would like to eventually work my way up to handling it, though not often. I think 5 to 10 mins every two or three months would be plenty.However I have a question!I stumbled upon a captive bred two inch female Grammastola pulchripes for 40 bucks, and I really want it, however I'm wondering if transporting it back to the USA would cause any problems? I'm asking more about the legal aspect than logistical. I understand that a very large proportion of Ts are bought over the Internet, and frequently make overnight plane rides. The flight would be about 12, 13 hours, so if I pack her up carefully and put the package in with my socks, I think she should be ok.I plan on leaving Russia after already spending five years here within 6 to 10 months or so. I'm a very committed pet owner and would hate to adopt a beautiful T only to have to give it away later.I'm more concerned over the legal aspects. Would I need to be a licensed breeder or importer to take it with my in my luggage? Or is there nothing to worry about? Or should I wait until I'm back in the States?Thanks in advance for any advice!</blockquote>

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