DontFearSpiders
Arachnopeon
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I've really been wanting to keep tarantulas in the WC but they don't allow it here. Anyone know a short cut? I've heard of people keeping lesser Ts, are those legal?
Lol yeah, I was thinking of thatKeep a native spider, can't stop you from keeping them if they were already in your home.
Huh, interesting. Do you just feed them crickets?It's how I started my collection, you'd be surprised how interesting houses spiders can be![]()
According to Google you need a permit from CapeNature to keep or catch any invertebrate as a pet in the Western Cape, South Africa. So that's going to be you're only option bud, that or move lol.Do you keep alot of native species there?
I didn't know that, that's very interesting I just assumed spoods in op's home would be fair game to house. If that's the case op go get your licence, I wouldn't want anyone getting into trouble from advice I gave them.According to Google you need a permit from CapeNature to keep or catch any invertebrate as a pet in the Western Cape, South Africa. So that's going to be you're only option bud, that or move lol.
Alright thanks, I'll see what I can do to get a license. It would be a shame if I can't, but it's understandableAccording to Google you need a permit from CapeNature to keep or catch any invertebrate as a pet in the Western Cape, South Africa. So that's going to be you're only option bud, that or move lol.
I've never seen those, but the look like fluffy cloudsI agree with Charliemum about common housespiders and other native species - they can be a lot of fun.
Also you have a native species of jumper in SA called a Sheepy Jumper and it's adorable.
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A website built to showcase the Jumping Spiders of South Africawww.jumpingspiders.co.za
We have a similar thing in the UK for the more Venomous species called Dangerous wild animals, you do have to be 18 to apply for that though, I don't know what the rules and regulations for you're version would be. Probably best giving them a call to find out more.Alright thanks, I'll see what I can do to get a license. It would be a shame if I can't, but it's understandable
Thank you so much for the adviseHere is why I would advise against breaking local laws...at the very least your collection will be seized and likely killed. They won't take the time to identify species, they will just assume if you have one you have others.
Before I found arachnoboards I found the old South Africa forum. It went inactive and the lasts posts I remember seeing was that they were illegal to keep. It was such a lovely community...everyone was so nice, the advice was usually not to worry, very positive...and they always left their telephone numbers and would say call any timeTo my understanding, they took their web traffic to Facebook....so I would see if you have any local groups...before you make any public announcements of your intentions, see what other people are doing. You should be able to find out who the admins are and message them privately.
This is a shame, I feel for you bud. I don't know what I would do without my Inverts. (Probably be a drunk haha). Did you contact them then?Thank you so much for the advise, I'll definetly look into it. Such a shame, I love tarantulas, but understandable, Cape Nature is pretty strict about these type of stuff
Not yet, but I'll probably do it in the week. But let's hopeThis is a shame, I feel for you bud. I don't know what I would do without my Inverts. (Probably be a drunk haha). Did you contact them then?
WC?I've really been wanting to keep tarantulas in the WC but they don't allow it here. Anyone know a short cut? I've heard of people keeping lesser Ts, are those legal?