This is enough to make even spider and snake lovers squirm

[J double R]

around where I live we hve spiders that will take down people's dogs, there about the size of a dinner plate and weigh about 3 pounds.

the worst part is ther NOT NATIVE!!!!!!!!, some one illegaly brought a shipment in they escaped, took him out in his sleep and escaped, and though scarce, they make their presence known.

:bs:

 

[amanda_]

**truth based stories I mean

 

[J double R]

truth based, meaning that yes, someone died from a spider bite.. but the story was GROSSLY exaggerated..

newspaper does NOT mean truth. even regular old daily newspapers from big cities exaggerate as necessary. the Sun just takes it to a whole new level.

 

[amanda_]

It was exaggerated... most people don't want to read that a man died from a spider bite. Its not as exciting as bugs and reptiles feasting on his body.

 

[J double R]

It was exaggerated... most people don't want to read that a man died from a spider bite. Its not as exciting as bugs and reptiles feasting on his body.

why read a lie though? if i want to read an exciting story, i'll pick up a book. i don't understand the concept, other than drumming interest for ratings and sales.

 

[Eupterus]

I held someones' tarantula once. I was scared at first, then when I realized the spider was just sitting there in the palm of my hand it was fun.

 

[bettagurl]

Yeah I noticed that you mentioned that elsewhere. It's astonishing that a 14yr old girl has any interest in big spiders, of all things. I can't believe your parents are even cool with that. :O No way would I stay in the same building with a tarantula. This comes from someone who sprays Raid around her window frames and door facings so spiders don't come in (and if they do, they don't live).

Do tarantulas make spider webs? No pictures please. I'm not doing a web search for just that reason.

my parents don't know about the spiders, just a couple of the tarantulas, no doubt when the T.s get bigger they'll notice

lol some tarantulas make webs, funnels, more like, mine make webs in leading to their tunnels, but pink toes will make funnel webs using rolled leaves tubes and tank corners. they leave empty bodies after they eat.. they aren't very clean lol

 

[bettagurl]

I held someones' tarantula once. I was scared at first, then when I realized the spider was just sitting there in the palm of my hand it was fun.

one of mine(a rose hair! the 'gentle' kind) will bite me for touching her lol
she's bit me once, and I have bad reactions to her too :grinyes:
I HATE their nails. they feel so cricket-like..

 

[nickmcmechan]

so to be clear about tabloids over here, they will be sued fir lies, so they exagerrate the truth and take a little risk with the lies to make it sound god

 

[bettagurl]

:bs:

well not if it's a goliath birdeater, but they prefer humid areas, so I don't think they'd like texas, seeing as they also prefer the temp around 80*.
and unless its VERY fat I don't think they are 3 lbs.