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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Chubbs" data-source="post: 57785" data-attributes="member: 1084">That's not what he/she meant Kymura. Food, water, and shelter are just basic parts of caring for any animal. Affection is debatable, as many of us don't believe they can feel it nor show it, and it likely makes no difference to them. When Micheldied said "Treating them like humans" they meant anthropomorphizing them, making it seem as if they are able to understand the purpose of such actions. A dog, cat, bird, reptile, etc. knows who is responsible for providing it with such things. It can make the connection between the food it eats and the "thing" that gives it the food. Many of these animals will attempt to show gratitude, loyalty, etc. by showing affection to their owners and in doing so, will bond with them. I don't believe invertebrates are really capable of that. So I must disagree with you there. This has nothing to do with physical needs, providing the animal with things that it needs to stay alive (food, water, etc.). That right there is just common sense and responsibility. Tarantulas may have responses, but they are probably not emotionally driven. This does not make them any less fascinating. Personally, I feel that when people compare these creatures to more common things like cats and dogs or any mammal really, it makes them less fascinating. This here is all just my opinion, but tarantulas are interesting BECAUSE they are different, because they are so alien-like. What many people find repulsive/creepy/unsettling about them, I find so unique and captivating.</blockquote>

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