Getting a new pet - tarantula

flirtycuddle wrote: I've always been fascinated by the tarantuals and wanted one but been to big of a chicken to own one. Well I found one that I just want and have to have so tomorrow I'm going to pick her up from the same person we got the snake from. Its a red knee and its got some really pretty colors to it. The care is simple as just feed it 3x a week and change the water daily. So now we have a red tail boa and will soon have a tarantula along with a dozen fish.

Calimama replied: Scary! Enjoy him.

PrairieMom replied: okay. Enjoy .

MoonMama replied: Your far braver then me. Enjoy.

Anthony275 replied: is this one hairy?

lovemy2 replied: Hmmm - I guess congrats are in order

Twelve Volt Man replied: What the heck is wrong with a puppy? A spider and a snake? The good thing for you is, you won't have to worry about me visiting! Congrats on your addition, though.

gr33n3y3z replied: lol
Lets see pics when you get it

flirtycuddle replied: I have to wait a week to get it cuz there was a problem with the one he had so hes getting another one for me. I can't have a cat or dog in my condo lol so this is what I get. Puppies are great lol but these are funner for me.

Farelle replied: OK, I just have to ask............WHY!??!?! I try so hard every day to avoid all the creepy crawlers that are scaring the beegeezus out of me around our house and you're going to.....cuddle one?? Ewwwwwwwww!!!! LOL

CantWait replied: Ummmm okkie dookie you crazy lol.
Enjoy him though.

flirtycuddle replied: I have always liked the exotics.. the more creepy ones really. I can't stand the bugs like roaches and such and a normal house spider but a tarantula to me is so cool looking. These arent really animals to cuddle with lol. Maybe hold a few minutes a day lol and then duck and cover when u make it mad and it kicks its hairs lol.

Farelle replied:

Ok, every part of that statement makes the hair on the back of my neck stand on end!!! LOL! Especially the past about it kicking it's hair?? I don't even want to KNOW what that is all about!! YIKES!!! I would have a heart attack on the spot if I ever had to touch one!!! Have fun though!!!