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I can be extremely abrasive in person (it's not intentional, It's just part of how I am) even when I'm trying to be sociable. As a result, I usually get asked questions rather than have people tell me information about something they know I've been a part of for the better part of 20 years...

There are a number of extremely knowledgeable and skilled reptile vets in my city. They're always part of a clinic, so they aren't operating an entire business simply off that alone. Were there to ever be a functional field of tarantula veterinary care, I suspect it would work the same way.

There's nothing to worry about. It won't mold or cause any issues.

This is one of my favorite species hands down, and when I do breed my female once she's ready I am definitely leaving the sac in with her. I am also certainly not saying that it's most productive. I only take issue with the assertion that "every successful pairing" happened becuase of it, or...

If you go back in breeding reports, they weren't always bred and left in like they are now. Is it more successful? Sure. Is it required? No.

Petsmart doesn't carry them here, either. PetCo does, however. Their conditions are abysmal. Enclosure size is usually adequate, and they at least have good water dishes, but it's always complimented by a quarter inch deep completely dry substrate regardless of species.

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that you aren't really a doctor. "Medically significant" does not mean that it is life-threatening. One to two weeks of muscle cramps, preceded by a few days of fever, vomiting, and headaches is the absolute definition of medically significant. Not...

In my experience, they aren't any worse than the other "meanies" in the hobby. Their nastiness is incredibly overstated. I absolutely love mine, and my 10 inch P. ornata is much more feisty. To me, attitude is incredibly alluring in a tarantula, so I'm glad they have it, but in my collection...

Your concerns about humidity are a very valid concern, but not for the reasons you'd suspect. Genus Avicularia is a rainforest species, and being very truly arboreal, they spend their time fairly high up in the leaves and bark of their trees with plenty of breeze blowing through. While...

Have you considered that it's not your spider getting used to you, but you getting used to your spider? You are capable of learning, your tarantula is not. It's entirely possible that the reason your pet seems less threatened is you have adjusted the way you approach situations. People tend...

The short answer is "no." They do not. Their evolutionary path has never given them an edge of survivabilty due to social constructs. They do not benefit from learning to adjust to contact with you, not do they need companionship. As a keeper, sometimes I "pretend" by talking to them when they...

Oh dear lord. You're hopeless. I'm done here.

I didn't say you were stupid. I did, however, say you're uneducated and obstinate. You're reading into what I said to suit your own agenda. I also did not say that the pressure of an air hose is the same pressure as a spray bottle. You completely missed the point. Congratulations, your...

Alright, I'll bite. I'm sure I'll regret this, because I've learned to ignore people like you, but here goes: First, you say on "reputable" sites they tell you not to do it. By using the word "reputable" you are implying that you trust their judgment and their advice, yet you've chosen not...

I've got a few as well, they're around the states, just not super common.

It's a pretty species, but underrepresented likely for a multitude of reasons: As a beginner species, it's overshadowed by your Brachypelmas, your GBBs, your Grammostolas, etc. For people looking to start with a New World terrestrial, there are tons and tons of options. For people like me...

That has got to be one of the most ridiculous things I've ever heard. I mean, really?

Hooks aren't present in every species. The palpal emboli are always present, though. They're also more obvious, start looking for those first.

All I can say is based on the description, it is assuredly not E truculentus. I'd post a picture of mine, but I'm not at home to take one. Edit: just saw the picture and the second page. My post is irrelevant. Move along!