I understand your words. But my point is that since those "hot" spiders and Mygalomorphae are available in the internet (i saw them, in a Germany online arachno-shop, with only a little disclaimer about their venom potency) everyone can buy them.a lot of new messages in this topic, I will try to answere it in one message.
the fourth photo ? definedly not holding a live specimen its a molt.
I would never place myself in a dangerous position with these spiders, not with any other venomous creatures.
keeping the right distance with the right tools, respect and common sence its ''almost'' impossible to get bitten.
Then, the biggest problem isn't a seller but the way people selling it to anyone with or without experience or below or above the age of 21.
I agree that the buyer should be aware of the potential danger but as a good seller you won't sell before you'll have some decent sight on this person's responsibillity and
experience in keeping Ctenids. then the last question about how long I keep these genus. I'm working with these spiders for almost 14 years.
So what is preferable? Dumping highly hazardous animals on the market, or a bunch of reality challenged, cracked ideology pumping dipsnake politicians deciding what we can and can't do according to the warped and twisted logic of one very vociferous influential baboons butt who learned most of his biology during his formative years from seeing his aunt chased around the back yard by a ?deadly? -some-sort-of-insect-???I understand your words. But my point is that since those "hot" spiders and Mygalomorphae are available in the internet (i saw them, in a Germany online arachno-shop, with only a little disclaimer about their venom potency) everyone can buy them.
In the internet world there isn't such things like "advanced or experts only". Money matters. I know online sellers who give for free to new customers arboreal T's slings that aren't exactly the best for beginners.
In sum, if you can buy them online, others can as well. An incident with them will probably shut down the whole T's hobby in that nation (it doesn't matter, actually, that those hots aren't T's btw, don't think for a minute that the "system" will waste time and money for search among the mess of families/species/genus etc).
Also, the legal age of 18 or 21, means nothing if there isn't a specific law to follow. No one honestly knows what kind of animals someone could have in his/her home, especially if they are online bought inverts.
Do you think that someone will raise his hand and face consequences (you will need the money of Bill Gates or the Brunei ruler for pay) if an high defensive, potentially lethal venom, spider escapes and bite someone? Ah.
I'm not talking about you, or your country, now, please understand that
I'm talking about how easy are they to be purchased online by everyone. Not a good thing imo.
I'm a sort of misanthrope and i can't stand the globalized ignorance of today, go figure politicians and all the idiots out there. But i care like everyone about the hobby and i view a ban as a lose for all, doesn't matter the nation where could happen. When i talk about a "ban", i don't mean a politician made one that no one, believe me i know, will like. But a limit. A limit decided by the T's/Arachno community for prevent huge serious stuff.So what is preferable? Dumping highly hazardous animals on the market, or a bunch of reality challenged, cracked ideology pumping dipsnake politicians deciding what we can and can't do according to the warped and twisted logic of one very vociferous influential baboons butt who learned most of his biology during his formative years from seeing his aunt chased around the back yard by a ?deadly? -some-sort-of-insect-???
Weigh this. An O. Hannah in the closet of every master bedroom, an escapee P Fera lurking somewhere, a swarm of African bees in the back yard along with a bad tempered horse for every household. The stupidity level of the planet would plummet in a week and maybe that wouldn't be such a bad thing.
It was a molt, they already said that...I hate to be critical, but it seems you keep every hot spider you can get your hands on. I'm thinking maybe you like playing Russian Roulette, especially considering the 4th pic. If you're doing it for the thrill, take up sky diving with wingsuits instead.
Only reason I believe that is because he's still alive.It was a molt, they already said that...
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I'm talking only about SOME online, and online only, sellers. What "me" and "you" can buy, "others" (beginners, not full prepared enthusiasts, or the handling YT maniacs "hey look at me!" fools) can as well. No one is a "Semi-God" with a special right granted only for him/herself. Others have that right as well, no matter if we like that or not. Do you agree with me in that? Do you think that, in the online world, questions and ethics are more important (and for me they are) than cash and will prevail?@chrisxxl dunno bout the rest of Europe but in the UK of the three you listed, I believe only Sicarius can be obtained without a DWA license, if you research into the seller rather than berate them, I'm sure the vast majority will use the proper channels of sale.
I've seen many people enquire on Sicarius and majority of the time they're turned away.... Due to the fact they ask basic questions... Same reason I don't respond to most tarantula threads on here about "am I ready for *insert any OW with a bad rep* because the fact they have to ask the question or some of the basic questions they follow up with shows thy lack experience and if be wasting my time.