Why Tarantulas Make Bad Pets! (not clickbait)

Personally, I think tarantulas make AMAZING PETS, but they definitely are not for everyone. I have seen a lot of people get their first pet tarantula and are immediately disappointed and quickly become disillusioned and even regret getting a pet spider in the first place. So today we are going to manage some expectations and set the record straight on exactly what to expect when you get a tarantula as a pet and Why Tarantulas Make Bad Pets! These are 5 reasons I think tarantulas are not the right pet for everyone, and if you are considering getting a pet tarantula soon....WATCH THIS VIDEO FIRST!

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00:00 Intro
00:49 What is a pet?
01:15 #1 Handling/Petting Tarantulas
02:50 #2 No Emotional Bonding
03:29 #3 They are Pet Rocks
04:20 #4 Venom & Urticating Hairs
05:31 #5 No Vet Care / Medicine
07:06 Final Thoughts

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