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I have recently come to a life decision regarding arachnids. I really like the hobby, and my interest in learning more and more about these creatures is as high as it has ever been, not to mention the enjoyment of keeping them. I have accumulated fifty-ish specimens over the past few years and don’t plan on getting rid of any. However, I came to the conclusion toward the end of last year that due to the circumstances of life it was time to stop obtaining any additional animals. I know, some folks may sarcastically say, “Sure you’ll stop”. I assure you though, I have done this in the past with other very serious interests, e.g., firearms. I was a card carrying member of the gun-of-the-month club (joke), but there came a point at which I self-consciously said enough is enough, and haven’t bought one for going on eight years now. So, I’m quite positive this is now in effect. I am somewhat bummed though given the fact that I never obtained a couple specimens I really wanted, but let others bump the opportunity to get them, i.e., P. cambridgei, E. murinus, Deinopidae.
The reason I post this is that I was curious as to whether or not any of you veterans have made this, or a similar decision. I have read several anecdotes where someone has sold their collection, but never a circumstance similar to the one I describe. So, have you ever been at this point, or have you contemplated such a possibility? Just wondering...
The reason I post this is that I was curious as to whether or not any of you veterans have made this, or a similar decision. I have read several anecdotes where someone has sold their collection, but never a circumstance similar to the one I describe. So, have you ever been at this point, or have you contemplated such a possibility? Just wondering...
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