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Yeah, but tarantulas do it directly as a protection mechanism... those hairs are poisonous, you know. I don't have an allergy to them, but if I did, it could be ...
- 12-09-2005 #11Linux Enthusiast
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Yeah, but tarantulas do it directly as a protection mechanism... those hairs are poisonous, you know. I don't have an allergy to them, but if I did, it could be as bad as being stung by a bee for some people...
It's feels so cool to let it crawl on your leg...Yeah ... nice pet ... I think. Puke
- 12-09-2005 #12Linux Guru
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I actually handled a tarantula once at a show. The animal expert there said that the hairs are quite dangerous and cause more problems than anyone getting bitten ... You don't want to get a tarantula hair in your eye!
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- 12-09-2005 #13Just Joined!
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Nothing I can find says the hairs are actually poisonous. They're just very fine and barbed, and can work their way into skin or other tissue, causing a rash or an infection. Think of a tarantula as a very small porcupine with too many legs.
http://spiders.ucr.edu/dermatol.html
- 12-09-2005 #14Linux Engineer
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/me wonders why you would get that.
- 12-10-2005 #15Linux Enthusiast
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I've always wanted one... I'm allergic to dogs and cats... and they're just so damn cool... it's so neat to watch it eat a cricket...
I'm wondering what I should name him...
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Bob might be good... Originally Posted by chopin1810 
- 12-10-2005 #17Linux Guru
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You have to name him either Tux or Bryan (after the all lovable me :P). Originally Posted by chopin1810
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- 12-10-2005 #18Linux Newbie
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I wouldn't pet a tarantula myself but... I am happy for you...
In regards to the name of the spider: Tobias
That's a good name...
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