OMG Guess What I Have for a Pet!

[Arashi]

Ok...everyone around here probably knows that I have a severe case of arachnaphobia...so guess what I went out and bought...?

A TARANTULA!!!!

Heehee! I know I'm nuts! I can't believe it either, but he's sitting right next to me, and honestly, I don't think he's that scary...more cute and fuzzylike...not that I'm gonna cuddle him or nothing...

He's a Chilean Rose, about 4", and has been named Edgar.

Since my camera is still broken, you don't get any of my pictures of my tarantula (and there's no way in hell that I'm gonna hold him ), but here's one that I stole off of the internet that looks almost exactly like him.

 

[cometcattle]

Congrats Arashi!

How will you sleep with him in your apartment?
If any of my neighbors have one, I don't wanna know.

 

[Arashi]

lol! Well, I slept just fine with him in the apartment last night...he was in my living room, while I was in my bedroom on the opposite side of the place, with the door shut tight and clothing stuffed under the crack in the door!

No seriously, I really have no problem with him. He really dosen't do anything that scares me, and honestly I think he's really cute. He's a nice little guy.

...just don't ask me to hold him.

 

[snowyangel]

I like pet spiders, they're so fuzzy. Hopefully you get a picture of yours soon and congratulations on overcoming your fear.

 

[Link]

Nice one

Have fun with your lil' Arachnid

 

[The-Wolf]

Don't worry you will soon get the urge to stroke him, and from there it's not far to hold him.

I used to take mine on walks in the summer and he would sit on my shoulder basking in the sun.

 

[Sasha]

I can't believe you got a tarantula Brianna! I can't wait to see pictures of him!

 

[cutechic]

Awesome!

 

[Arashi]

Thanks for all the nice comments peeps!

snowyangel - I haven't overcome my fear...no way. I still find spiders to be creepy horrid little things that are out to kill me in my sleep. BUT, I have always been fascinated by them, especially tarantulas. I think it's because they are bigger and fuzzier than normal house, garden, Wolf etc. spiders that I can actually have them around.

Link - Oh I plan on having tons of fun watching him and learning all about him. He's quite the fascinating creature. Thanks again for all your help!

The-Wolf - I actually did get the courage to pet him today! I was moving him from his previously way-to-small cage to a much bigger enclosure, and as he was walking out of the smaller tank into the bigger one, I actually reached down and gave him a quick stroke...he's actually softer than I imagined. I'm so proud of myself!

Sasha - Yeah, I can't believe it either!

cutechic - Thank you!!!!

 

[Sorrell]

Awwww, you'll love him (or more likely her ) My tarantuals used to go all over with me, mostly by accident I would stick them on my shoulders and then forget and leave the house. I can't tell you how many times I've been in random places and someone will scream OMG A GIANT SPIDER ON YOUR SHIRT!


Congrats

 

[Ben]

I want one now!!!!

 

[-cAtFiSh-]

omigod you are so lucky!!!!!!1 i have got to get me one of those someday. my mum totally refuses to have one in the house though

 

[The-Wolf]

see I told you

it won't be long before you dtart putting him
on your shoulder and going fo a walk.

Well done!

 

[Arashi]

Sorrell - OMG thats too funny! I would have probably been one of those people freaking out around you! ) Ya know with my luck it probably is a female, but for now it's a 'he' and 'his' name is gonna be Edgar...otherwise my boyfriend would be confused.

-cAtFiSh- - Heehee, thats the wierd thing...my Mom actually likes him! She was visiting this weekend and kept saying how cute he was and stuff.

The-Wolf - Thanks! Yeah...I kinda don't see that happening for a loooong time, if ever. I don't really know if I could handle having him crawl on me...it may be too much. But we'll see.

 

[White Whale]

Awwwww.... Wook at da widdle puppypoo teddiebear....

What do you keep him in? And don't hold it close to your face - those quills he shoots from his abdomen can be very irritating, more so if it gets into your eyes.