Beware of giant spiders: Thousands of tarantulas to emerge in 3 states for mating season

[SoJer]

Here's a picture of me with a pet tarantula about 1984....

Mexican Flame-Knee, heck yeah! My oldest Son had a couple of those for awhile.. The Brazilian 'White-Knee's are also super-cool...

Straight-up looks like an 'Honorary Member of KISS'...

jd

 

[Weedygarden]

BTDT..

..My Boys, especially, Loved hunting / catching them when we'd go to Camp every year up in / around Sequoia Nat Park.. #1 Daughter conquered any 'early fears' of 'em, and likewise, Loved caring for her own as she grew as well...

Great 'pets'..

jd

The Butterfly Museum in Westminster, Colorado has a tarantula that anyone can get a turn to hold. Maybe they are not really that dangerous if they allow children to hold them.

 

[Patchouli]

They are sold as pets in some areas. Friend’s mom had one for a few years.

 

[Lenny]

They are sold as pets in some areas. Friend’s mom had one for a few years.

They have them in pet stores here in Iowa.