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  1. Dekejis

    Is it legal??

    The answer is yes, although it's not the easiest thing to do. There's only *one* way to bring spiders into the country and that's through the USF&W, regardless of species. You'll need to have necessary paperwork (declaration of exportation from the sender, invoices, species lists, etc and CITES...
  2. Dekejis

    looks like they would hurt ALOT!!!

    You know, I think I've been bitten by just about every freaking pet there is, dogs, cats, iguanas, boas, monitors, had a toe sliced open by a 4 foot tegu, had my lip bitten through by a parrot, and yet for all the phobias people have about spiders, I have never been bitten by one, and I've had...
  3. Dekejis

    Why do people say pokies are aggressive/defensive?

    I've never seen anything even remotely defensive from a Poecilotheria, unless you count hiding. They can be very fast when startled, but then so can an avic. Most of the time though, mine seem pretty laid back.. anytime I've ever had to move one, they like to hold tight to whetever they're...
  4. Dekejis

    Aphonopelma seemani !!!

    I've got about 15 of them and I'd have to agree.. I've never gotten a threat posture, but they do seem rather skittish and will run around in a frenzy when I pick up their enclosures- not something I'd consider safe in a handling tarantula; never know when it'll startle and bolt (like right off...
  5. Dekejis

    Mosquito repellent

    I'm not sure how effective this might be, but some herbs are purported to repel bugs (mosquitoes included). At the very least, might be something to read up on. I know pennyroyal, wormwood, and I think possibly rue are supposed to deter insects and were used throughout history for that purpose...
  6. Dekejis

    Tarantulas in Atlanta?

    I'd be okay with reptiles and other insects- I think I see where Becca's coming from. I myself also keep exotic birds, but I realize that obviously the primary interest I have here is in tarantulas. I'm afraid that most bird and mammal keepers would still be totally phobic about spiders. Of...
  7. Dekejis

    Tarantulas in Atlanta?

    Awesome! I just moved out of midtown (I lived over on Peachtree near the park). too many critters to stuff in a 1 room condo.. Perhaps it would be cool to have an Atlanta based group,maybe like a yahoo group or something? Anyone else interested?
  8. Dekejis

    Tarantulas in Atlanta?

    I used to have a friend who lived in Woodstock. I myself live over in Brookhaven, which is fairly close to Buckhead. I've got (it's been a while since I've counted) maybe 80-100 critters.
  9. Dekejis

    Tarantulas in Atlanta?

    I also live in Atlanta. I haven't seen anyplace that sells Ts other than the poor fellows at Petland/PetCo. Although there seem to be a few hobbyists here! Are there any local T clubs or groups here anyone?
  10. Dekejis

    $45.00 P. metallica??????

    I'm right there with Sheri; if someone's in the business of selling spiders, he'd know he can get more than that for P. metallica. Also, legit species aside, you might also consider if they're wild caught, you might end up encouraging the decline of already rare species by buying collected...
  11. Dekejis

    Subfusca? ID

    I couldn't really offer much other than: isn't rufilata the one with the bright blue on the underside of the legs? Good luck!
  12. Dekejis

    Poecilotheria miranda

    I have a couple females I'm planning on breeding when they're ready. P. miranda has to be my all-time favorite spider.
  13. Dekejis

    Morda's Picture Thread

    Great pics! Your spiders are beautiful.
  14. Dekejis

    Avic. sp. identification/ best guess

    If I was to hazard an opinion, I'd agree with the others and say it looks like Avic avic as well. I have a female that is also very blue like you're describing.
  15. Dekejis

    Leaking T - please help!

    I've had that happen before. I had a young G. aureostriata that had a really hard molt once and when she finally shed the skin I noticed she was leaking from two legs. I dabbed a Q-tip on there and left her alone and she came out fine.
  16. Dekejis

    Two pokie questions

    Oh! You're right. Duh.
  17. Dekejis

    Species Pamphobeteus nigricolor (all variations)

    Gorgeous! I'm quite envious!
  18. Dekejis

    Two pokie questions

    That's definitely a regalis. Are you sure he's not mature?
  19. Dekejis

    bada$$ gaboons

    Wow, great pics! Agreed, Gaboons have to be some of the most stunning snakes I've ever seen. Absolutely beautiful.
  20. Dekejis

    Species Grammostola pulchra

    Nice pics, what type of camera did you get? Did you end up getting a specific lens? I'm curious 'cause I got a Nikon D70 not too long ago, but I'm thinking I need a macro lens in order to get some of my smaller critters..
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