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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Chubbs" data-source="post: 60517" data-attributes="member: 1084"><p>Only you can really determine whether or not it's the right tarantula for you. Are you comfortable with extremely fast-moving species? Is speed or venom a concern to you?  Do you live alone or with other people? Are these people aware of the venom potency of the animal you're acquiring? Do you have children or pets in the house? Are you able to remain calm in the event that the spider makes a run for it? All of these are important questions to ask yourself when thinking of purchasing a species like this. Pokies are not defensive tarantulas, 99 percent of the time they'll run when spooked. The speed and venom are what make them an advanced species.</p></blockquote><p></p>