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Pink Toed Tarantula

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Cute (if you fancy spiders) and slow (as tarantulas generally are), they can make good pets. They won't bark all night or yowl at strange cats. On the other hand, they don't have any tail to wag and do not purr. They do not take too well to discipline, either. Let me tell you the true story of Terry the Tarantula. A guy decides to let his girlfriend move in. She feels all creepy around his pet, Terry. As she saw it, Terry was the only impediment to marriage and bliss...and a very big one at that. So, one day, when the boyfriend was away at work, she put Terry (cage and all) into the deep freeze. Four hours later, a very frozen spider in his cage was set in the sun to thaw. The guy comes home, and wouldn't you know it?, Terry is unresponsive to his dinner (a live cricket). Eventually, having decided Terry died a natural death, he gave in and did not buy another spider. Marriage and contentment followed. Ignorance is indeed bliss. Thank you for stopping by, and for any comment you should make. A big Thanks to all of you who have favorited me or one of my submissions. I'd like to thank No limit Exotic Pets and Rescue of Portland, Oregon for letting me take the photo of this little guy!

Comments (39)


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efron_241

5:53PM | Sun, 12 December 2010

ice cold story.. special image.

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Vialliy

5:53PM | Sun, 12 December 2010

That you may call a SPIDER. Pretty colors

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flavia49

5:58PM | Sun, 12 December 2010

wonderful story!!

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Jedi_Padawan

6:00PM | Sun, 12 December 2010

The little one is indeed cute!!!! I simply LOVE spiders, but many people don't understand that.... I hope that this story isn't really true, isn't it? Because it's really creepy and if I would know of a person who killed an animal like that I would put her/him right in my garden and there are -8° Celsius at the moment! Should be enough to freeze to death, too! Unbelievable..... Anyway, your artwork is wonderful and I thank you for sharing it with us! ~Sassy~

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Madbat

6:21PM | Sun, 12 December 2010

Awwww.... What a cute little face! If someone I was going out with ever did something like that to any living thing, we wouldn't be a couple period.

isabrennia

6:33PM | Sun, 12 December 2010

That is cruel! I don't fancy spiders at all but I have nothing against them as long as they are nowhere near me! I wouldn't do that to any creature! Very nice photo that's exactly how I like to view spiders, in photos!

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tennesseecowgirl

8:37PM | Sun, 12 December 2010

well I admit I get creeped out by spiders too but I have learned over the years to not be as scared, I figure they run from me as well so I must be just as scary to them haha. And I would never pull a stunt like the girlfriend did, I agree that is pretty cruel. Great photo thanks for sharing.

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TomDart

8:54PM | Sun, 12 December 2010

Love the spider. Do not believe the bliss to be permanent : ) Cryogenics ahead.

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YARDOBE

9:06PM | Sun, 12 December 2010

...spiders are always welcome in my home....eat up my pretties,eat up!

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anitalee Online Now!

10:06PM | Sun, 12 December 2010

Creepy! Great shot

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ichtvan

12:03AM | Mon, 13 December 2010

Great shot.

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PSDuck

12:30AM | Mon, 13 December 2010

I assure you all, the story is true! When we used to live on several acres in the southwest USA, we'd have all kinds of visitors in our yard, driveway and sometimes in the house. I tried never to injure tarantulas or snakes. My wife drew the line on centipedes, scorpions & Black Widows in and around the home, and I can't blame her. We raised three children to be aware (and respectful) of their environment and the critters in it. Thank you alot for your comments.

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blinkings

12:40AM | Mon, 13 December 2010

My mate here has them as pets, and he says the pink toes are actually one of the faster varieties. And another tip is to get a girl as they live heaps longer!!!!! I don't go near any of them, regardless of what colour their feet are!!!

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Raindroptheelf

2:16AM | Mon, 13 December 2010

I like them in Photos, I do think they are magnificent Creatures but I would not want them in my house.

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lick.a.witch

3:04AM | Mon, 13 December 2010

Well - if I were a male type person, I'd toss the girl and keep the spider! They don't lie, stick bipedals in freezers and are altogether far more beautiful to look at! Hair, pink feet and all. This is a fabulous shot of an amazing creature which has walked this planet a lot longer than we have and hopefully will walk it a long time after we have gone! ^=^

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mininessie

3:08AM | Mon, 13 December 2010

the poor Terry! this pic is really wonderful...i like spiders ...not to touch them but ...well...i like them :D

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smillinfaces

4:45AM | Mon, 13 December 2010

nothin tzo say only i like it

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renecyberdoc

6:17AM | Mon, 13 December 2010

impressive duck.

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debbielove

9:19AM | Mon, 13 December 2010

Wow! Now thats just creepy! I am not a spider guy, but must confess I have held one of these things before and they feel kind of like a hamster! Furry! Great shot my friend! lol Rob

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J5ive

11:55AM | Mon, 13 December 2010

Wow Thats a Hairy Spyder!! Wicked Capture!!

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UteBigSmile

2:43PM | Mon, 13 December 2010

Excellent looking picture you made here dear Allen! Have been the whole day on the run, so I will make all my pending comments right now, hug’s Ute

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sandra46

4:32PM | Mon, 13 December 2010

WOW WHAT A SHOT

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Rhanagaz

7:42PM | Tue, 14 December 2010

I think he/she looks a little bit sad? Was it the story? Poor thing...Great shot! Be nice to animals, unless the are a direct treat!...

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leroysquab

5:48AM | Wed, 15 December 2010

That is one beautiful tarantula close-up though... ummm, not my type of pet personally. :-) Great shot though! BTW, hilarious story too!! LOL!

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mariogiannecchini

10:59AM | Wed, 15 December 2010

Beautiful photo and interesting story ! Hello, Allen, good continuation of the week!

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TallPockets

1:30AM | Fri, 17 December 2010

Has the face ONLY a MOTHER could love! SMILES. GREAT shot!! (U R WELCOME on my ONE MILLION DOLLAR upload for "MY NOTHING!"). WINK.

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junge1

4:16PM | Sun, 19 December 2010

Great close-up and funny commentary!

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NetWorthy

3:48PM | Mon, 20 December 2010

Well THAT relationship probably won't make it to the long haul LOL! Nice macro shot and thanks on the bio info too!

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fayrie

12:52AM | Tue, 21 December 2010

wonderful shot!!!! not a nice story but very creative

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Kyms_Cave

3:42AM | Tue, 21 December 2010

My goodness you just made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up...great close-up by the way..

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