I don't own a tarantula, but after a random Google search yesterday, they've really peaked my interest.
I have a few completely layman questions:
1. How intelligent are tarantulas? After reading a few anecdotes by owners, they seem to have a bit of personality to them, and seem to know (as far as a spider can "know" anything) who their caretaker is. Is that just the owners personifying their pets (as all pet owners do)?
2. I have a strong stomach, but the idea of taking care of egg sacs and raising roaches as food for them is more than a little off-putting. Is the process really as unnerving as it sounds?
3. I rent my apartment with someone who despises all spiders, especially ones of the large hairy variety. If I were to decide to take the plunge and buy one, how could I convince my room mate to accept it's presence?
Probably somewhat strange questions, hehe.
I have a few completely layman questions:
1. How intelligent are tarantulas? After reading a few anecdotes by owners, they seem to have a bit of personality to them, and seem to know (as far as a spider can "know" anything) who their caretaker is. Is that just the owners personifying their pets (as all pet owners do)?
2. I have a strong stomach, but the idea of taking care of egg sacs and raising roaches as food for them is more than a little off-putting. Is the process really as unnerving as it sounds?
3. I rent my apartment with someone who despises all spiders, especially ones of the large hairy variety. If I were to decide to take the plunge and buy one, how could I convince my room mate to accept it's presence?
Probably somewhat strange questions, hehe.