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Hi guys,
I don't post on here much, because I have yet to actually own a tarantula. I have been interested in them for years, but my hubby won't let me get any until we buy a house. But, I read on here almost every day, trying to learn everything I can.
Sorry if this has already been asked. I did a search and couldn't find anything like it.
Do you think of your spiders more like pets, or more of a hobby? I feel like I have seen both ends of the spectrum on here:
There are people that give their spiders names, talk about their "moods" and "personalities", and like to handle them and spend time with them like one would with a cat or a dog.
And then there are people on here who seem to look at them more scientifically- sticking to labeling them as "Grammostola Pulchripes #4" and just enjoying being able to document such a unique and beautiful animal.
What's your preference? Did you maybe start on one end of the spectrum, and evolve over time? Are you mostly into the science of it, but maybe there's that one "special" spider that you find yourself attached to? I guess I am just curious about how some people go about handling their emotions in this hobby, and whether or not it's wise to curb one's emotional attachment to the specimens.
Thanks guys!
I don't post on here much, because I have yet to actually own a tarantula. I have been interested in them for years, but my hubby won't let me get any until we buy a house. But, I read on here almost every day, trying to learn everything I can.
Sorry if this has already been asked. I did a search and couldn't find anything like it.
Do you think of your spiders more like pets, or more of a hobby? I feel like I have seen both ends of the spectrum on here:
There are people that give their spiders names, talk about their "moods" and "personalities", and like to handle them and spend time with them like one would with a cat or a dog.
And then there are people on here who seem to look at them more scientifically- sticking to labeling them as "Grammostola Pulchripes #4" and just enjoying being able to document such a unique and beautiful animal.
What's your preference? Did you maybe start on one end of the spectrum, and evolve over time? Are you mostly into the science of it, but maybe there's that one "special" spider that you find yourself attached to? I guess I am just curious about how some people go about handling their emotions in this hobby, and whether or not it's wise to curb one's emotional attachment to the specimens.
Thanks guys!
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