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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MassExodus" data-source="post: 129192" data-attributes="member: 4086"><p>Like Arachnoclown said it basically just depends on the person. Some people come to this hobby out of fascination with an animal they still fear (which is great, it just takes them time to get over it, or manage it). Some people pick up spiders with their hands when they're still children, and have never feared them. As far as care, you're right, a Pampho just requires a little more attention. No biggy. Many noobs still don't do their research though..which leads to paranoia in some spider lovers, and affects every bit of advice they give<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> Then the newer folks pick up on this and repeat what they believe is "veteran advice" and you have mass hysteria. Lmao. Sorry, it's the way I see it.</p></blockquote><p></p>