I have a few tarantulas (and a scorpion), and though I love them, even I am hard pressed to call them cute. That said, perhaps some judgements are unfair. There are many good reasons tarantulas are not considered cute- 1. read more
I have a few tarantulas (and a scorpion), and though I love them, even I am hard pressed to call them cute. That said, perhaps some judgements are unfair. There are many good reasons tarantulas are not considered cute-1.) Tarantulas lack the capacity for expression. The kind of expression an animal makes is often what makes it cute. read more
Tarantulas are pets to look at, like fish, rather than pets to cuddle and hold and interact with. Handling, while done by some keepers, poses a risk to the animal, as they are fragile and easily injured. read more
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