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So, my husband and I rescued a Brachypelma species from Petsmart yesterday. I’m pretty sure it is a B. emilia based on the very little coloring I could identify on this 1” max sling.
However, they could not confirm any sort of actual species to us. They only told us that it was an “Assorted Mexican spider” (and the guy helping us could barely pronounce Brachypelma, but of course acted like he knew everything about all exotic pets).
Ok, now… are you sitting down? Bc I nearly fell over dead when I read the receipt for our purchase (rescue) ofthe little one.
…GET READY! This is the exact receipt I got for purchasing a live animal at Petsmart:
Yup. So now we have a brand new “Assorted Mexican Tarantula” I’ve added to our collection. Sure hope it IS an B. emilia, though… been wanting one for a while!!
It SURELY is a Brachypelma, though, which really is the only thing good AB the transaction - that little 1” surprise species was VERY decently price for any Brachypelma species that size, methinks.
So, we saved the day! Kinda. Either way, “Emily” is now safe and sound and cared for correctly in our care. Yippee! LOL!!
However, they could not confirm any sort of actual species to us. They only told us that it was an “Assorted Mexican spider” (and the guy helping us could barely pronounce Brachypelma, but of course acted like he knew everything about all exotic pets).
Ok, now… are you sitting down? Bc I nearly fell over dead when I read the receipt for our purchase (rescue) ofthe little one.
…GET READY! This is the exact receipt I got for purchasing a live animal at Petsmart:
Yup. So now we have a brand new “Assorted Mexican Tarantula” I’ve added to our collection. Sure hope it IS an B. emilia, though… been wanting one for a while!!
It SURELY is a Brachypelma, though, which really is the only thing good AB the transaction - that little 1” surprise species was VERY decently price for any Brachypelma species that size, methinks.
So, we saved the day! Kinda. Either way, “Emily” is now safe and sound and cared for correctly in our care. Yippee! LOL!!
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