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Message: <blockquote data-quote="farslayer9" data-source="post: 211061" data-attributes="member: 31263">I've had a death in the family <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown    :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" />  I relocated one of my tarantulas to a larger enclosure due to his size.  However, at some point, and it wasn't during the transfer because I kept an eye on him, he managed to get between the mesh lid and the tank and got squished.  I was devastated when I found him.  I want to get a replacement of the same type, but I've questioned his type ever since I bought him last year.  I was told he was a starburst, but I don't think that's correct.  I have a very large ornamental baboon and I was told he was actually called a starburst.  So I've attached some pics of my loss and I was hoping someone could give me a positive ID on him.  I'm not an expert, but I've kept tarantulas, frogs, scorpions, reptiles, saltwater and freshwater fish, for over a decade and non-fish wise, I've had only two deaths.  One was a curly hair maile who was six years old and now this little guy.  I just feel that if I get another of the same kind that I'd feel batter.Thanks in advance,Richard[ATTACH=full]64680[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]64681[/ATTACH]</blockquote>