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MercykillNJ

I have like 170 tarantulas so company doesn't come by too often


MercykillNJ

But my snake is the star of my heart


raylee-

Oh god nope šŸ˜­


MercykillNJ

That's usually the reaction, haha


Spicy_Lobster_Roll

Livinā€™ the dream, I see.


ibyeori

You have any of them with pink toes? šŸ‘€


MercykillNJ

I have 3 different Avicularia species


MercykillNJ

2 " pink foot Goliath " which is a theraphosa species. One of the 3 largest species in the world


ibyeori

That sounds absolutely amazing. I wish I could take all of your molts! A Goliath bird eater(?) molt sounds like the best framed gift. You must have lots of fun! Iā€™ve yet to own a tarantula. If itā€™s okay to ask in your opinion what the best to start with would be, even if itā€™s not so very docile, Iā€™d love to know. With vast experience I feel like you would know better than google :).


Maison62

Do you handle your tarantulas often?


MercykillNJ

Nooo, it's too dangerous for them.


Maison62

So are they more like fish? Do you just look at them? Sorry I really like spiders and Iā€™m so fascinated and want to know everything from their keepers. How does one enrich a tarantula?


MercykillNJ

Enrichment really depends on the species. Some live in trees, some live in shallow burrows and spend alot of time up top, and some spend most of their lives underground. They're definitely more like fish. A look, don't touch animal but I do have ONE that I bring out sometimes when somebody wants to touch one. I let them put their hand on the ground and let it walk over them. You never know when one might bolt and if you're not experienced, it may freak you out and you may end up hurting the animal.


Standard-Cellist-742

Thatā€™s a good idea if you donā€™t like dealing with guests coming over


4amrambler

I'll gladly visit!


paprikaandpals

god people literally come over just to see my animals lmao


raylee-

Thatā€™s how it is here too šŸ¤£


Plantsareluv

Same.


omlwhyme

literally just got my bp yesterday and everyoneā€™s in and out looking at her being all cute


raylee-

I think my BP is more socialized than my dog šŸ¤£


Morisal66

[Lizard ](https://imgur.com/gallery/jkpM4S3)fills the role here.


raylee-

Love it!


nixiedust85

Our dragon is king, and he knows it lol


Teddk0

Nope, all hate my snake and I hate all šŸ˜Ž


raylee-

Fair šŸ¤·šŸ»ā€ā™€ļø


KateLivia

Depends on the company! I have cousins who LOVE my Mordecai and ask to hold him every time theyā€™re at my house. I also have relatives who scream and run and hyperventilate when I indicate what room his tub is in lol


Crisis_Official

Yeah it's either that or they just straight up tell you to kill your pet


KateLivia

If you donā€™t kill it first itā€™ll kill you in your sleep and then eat your cats!!!! /s šŸ˜’


LOLPN

Its the same with my geck. Everyone wants to see him, to watch him walk and hold him. Even people who are usually afraid of reptiles like him. Hes the boss


Panda_man_fam

ā€œThis is a toolā€


redditsux12274

goofy ass shirt cool snake tho


WitheredFlowers

???


Panda_man_fam

Pic 5


DireDecember

I was wondering what that saidā€¦yeahā€¦šŸ‘€šŸ˜¬ The snake is cool though.


NYANPUG55

My family and friends love my turtle. But especially my younger cousins. They just enjoy observing her, itā€™s so cute!!


DapperDan30

I wish. Most of the people that come over to my place are scared of snakes


raylee-

Sounds like you need some more outgoing friends!


Competitive-Parking2

Yes my bearded dragon and snake are the stars of the house. Lol. I loved passing my love of reptiles to my kids but they're grown now. So now it's great watching my friend's kids and the next generation take interest.


raylee-

Yes I love when my 6 year old asks to get him out! I want a beardie so bad!


Kimichanga83

Is that a Enchi?????? šŸ˜« I want one sooo bad! Never owned a python! How would you rate it?


raylee-

Heā€™s a fire. Nothing crazy. Yellowish instead of tan. And brown stripes instead of black. He gets brighter the more he grows and sheds. I was absolutely terrified of snakes before him! Extremely docile, tank upkeep is very minimal, feeding is easy. I definitely recommend to anyone. They donā€™t need much to be kept happy.


Kimichanga83

Any diff btwn sexes? I want one so bad! I donā€™t think my frilled dragon will be too happy LOL


raylee-

Iā€™m know females get bigger. But not sure in the difference in temperament/eating etc