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He got what he deserved if you ask me.

Overall, it's just an ethical argument, nothing more. Just do as you please. If others disagree, just ignore them.

Unfortunately, spider physiology in general and tarantula physiology in particular is very poorly understood, so I doubt anybody here would be able to tell you for sure. Personally, I wouldn't risk it. It very well could be beneficial to the spider though, you never know.. but like I said, I...

Hmm that's odd... most of mine stay in their retreats virtually all the time.

That happens all the time with some of mine. Then sooner or later, that same cricket may become the spider's next meal. I think it has to do with whether or not they're hungry. If not, they may see the cricket merely as an annoyance. I'd think that's why.

I remember reading somewhere that they're exported by the thousands, but that's the best answer I can give unfortunately.

That's a real cutie. As far as I know, you can't overfeed them though. Some of my tarantulas get unexpectedly HUGE abdomens, they're obese.

Not true at all. I've got a ton of them and have been "collecting" for like 13 years. I see each and every one of them as pets. Plus, haven't you read "The Tarantula Keeper's guide?" The authors of that book have thousands, and they see them as pets too. I don't think the number of animals one...

I think it really depends on one's definition of the term. I certainly do "collect" tarantulas in the sense that I'm always looking to get more and I've been "collecting" them for 13 years, but I also see them all as pets that I truly do care for, so I don't exactly think of them as a...

I personally think the first "advanced" species one should get after gaining some experience are p.murinus, and other similar baboons. I mean they're attractive(in my opinion) very easy to care for, and usually inexpensive. When it comes down to it they're just like other "beginner" species...

I've heard that too from lots of people, but I don't know if it's true. It seems like over time, they can develop likes and dislike(for example, refusing certain foods) which would seem to suggest that they have at least some sort of memory or mentality or something, and could be able to...

Those are REALLY nice. Admittedly though, I'm pretty cheap. I just stick with kritter keepers and used glass aquariums. With a decent bookcase and a bit of effort though, it all actually makes a pretty nice looking display. I think I could probably make something like that though since I've...

I'd say it's definitely not a regalis, mainly because even though the patterns on P. regalis are very similar to several other poecilotheria species, P. regalis has patterns that are more bold, stand out more, have more contrast if you know what I mean. Also, P. regalis are generally quite bulky...

If it molted two days ago, leave it alone. Give it at least 2 weeks or so before you feed it, touch it, or mess with it in any way. They're definitely handleable, although generally skittish from my experiences. Like I said though, wait a while, the exoskeleton probably isn't anywhere near...

Most baboons like it kind of dry from my experiences. Either way, they're generally very tough and adaptable, can withstand a variety of different environmental settings. Baboons are among the fastest growing and short lived tarantulas, they generally only take 1 or two years to reach adult...

P.metallicas? I'm envious. Always wanted one, but it'd take me a while to get that kind of cash, and admittedly I have a hard time saving money.

Well yeah, A. moderatum is an exception. Aside from that though, virtually all aphonopelma are pretty docile from my personal experiences. I'm a big fan of aphonopelma, I try to acquire as many as possible. Never had a carlsbad green though unfortunately. I need one or two(or ten)

As everyone else said, heteroscodra maculata, and almost definitely a female. They generally aren't that expensive, but $20 for an adult female is still a really good deal.

As everyone else said, heteroscodra maculata, and almost definitely a female. They generally aren't that expensive, but $20 for an adult female is still a really good deal.

I'd say female 100%. That big, gaping spider-vag doesn't lie. Seriously though, I'm guessing female.