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So I see a lot of threads about "hot" species and potency of venom...My question is this...In a hobby where scientific research of these animals began only 200 years ago (and which is still very limited), how can there exist this common knowledge about some species being significantly more dangerous than others?...Do the people (who are in charge of writing the texts) just assume the common rule of nature that if its more colorful and complex it must be more dangerous?...I mean let's face it, with all the books that we have at our disposal, NONE, go into any more detail than "these bites are considered more dangerous"...And if this is the case, are we just buying into our own irrational fears?...Which makes us no different than common people afraid of tarantulas for their own ridiculous assumptions...Granted, how often is someone from Minnesota going to come into contact with an Ivory Ornamental...But as tarantulas become more popular as pets, these are issues that need to be scientifcally tested and measured...Then, and only then, will we have true knowledge on the subject...I know there are a lot of smart people on this board with connections, status, "pull", whatever you want to call it...I challenge us as enthusiasts to conduct studies on these matters and settle the dispute once and for all...Until then, no matter how much we argue hypotheticals, we are no different than the average joe down the street thinking tarantulas can jump 20 feet in the air...
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