The plot has thickened for Brazilian spiders in the U.S.

[Casey K.]

If the reaction to the Brazilian issue is anything like the Poec issue then I’m not very optimistic.

My report is only anecdotal but I can’t be the only one seeing this. I’ve had a MM P smithi that had been ready to breed for about 4 months now and can’t find a single mate anywhere. There is no shortage of people ready to help me find a mate, there just aren’t any mates it seems.... I was even told by a reputable dealer with a MF

“I really don't think there would be a market for this species if we were to breed them, and we'd be stuck with 200 tarantulas that we can't sell. As much as it pains me to say this, since I love all pokies, I don't think we're going to try to breed this species.”

We all know “the other forum” preaches a work your way up to breeding approach. At this point it’s all hands on deck. Anyone who wants to attempt to breed should seek the proper advice and give it a go (in my opinion).

Well stated!