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What if there tarantulas that grew to be as large as cats to dogs or perhaps even larger. Now this is hypothetical of course, in a situation where say... They discovered new species in some dense, un-ventured jungle. These species grew between 4 to 10 feet leg span or so and were generally docile. Had a greatly increased intelligence, but was still a feral animal. Comparable to keeping wild cats, like a Canadian Lynx or serval. Some people have these as pets but their behavior can revert to instinct at times.
I have pondered this a few times. People who don't see the point in having T's as pets have brought up how small Tarantula brains are, even the largest T being around a foot long, plus or minus a little. And even at that size they have small brains. Now on terms of arachnids and some other inverts, T's actually have considerable intelligence in comparison. Their point was getting at; why keep a pet devoid of intelligence acting merely on instinct. While T's do act on instinct I have tried to explain they still do have personalities that are unique to each. Proof being different defensiveness, mannerisms and attitudes among same species. And do have habits similar to our regular house-hold pets, like grooming and making comfortable 'beds' for themselves.
I have often thought of how cool it would be to have an arboreal T just larger than a domestic cat, body size to body size. Big and fuzzy like an Avic. One that could wander the house as it pleases. Maybe have a little cubby hole it could web up and sleep in, like an area designated for cat boxes etc. It would definitely be a house that an intruder got a big surprise in. One that would come to your lap for a pet and some attention like a cat does.
The idea has always intrigued me, anyone else?
Would you Tarantula lovers, collectors and enthusiasts want one that large? What sizes would be your limits? Arboreal, Terrestrial?
I would be interested to hear if you would embrace such a thing or think it's too horrific, like something in a B film.
I have pondered this a few times. People who don't see the point in having T's as pets have brought up how small Tarantula brains are, even the largest T being around a foot long, plus or minus a little. And even at that size they have small brains. Now on terms of arachnids and some other inverts, T's actually have considerable intelligence in comparison. Their point was getting at; why keep a pet devoid of intelligence acting merely on instinct. While T's do act on instinct I have tried to explain they still do have personalities that are unique to each. Proof being different defensiveness, mannerisms and attitudes among same species. And do have habits similar to our regular house-hold pets, like grooming and making comfortable 'beds' for themselves.
I have often thought of how cool it would be to have an arboreal T just larger than a domestic cat, body size to body size. Big and fuzzy like an Avic. One that could wander the house as it pleases. Maybe have a little cubby hole it could web up and sleep in, like an area designated for cat boxes etc. It would definitely be a house that an intruder got a big surprise in. One that would come to your lap for a pet and some attention like a cat does.
The idea has always intrigued me, anyone else?
Would you Tarantula lovers, collectors and enthusiasts want one that large? What sizes would be your limits? Arboreal, Terrestrial?
I would be interested to hear if you would embrace such a thing or think it's too horrific, like something in a B film.