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@Ridley Wolf  
They’re not as cute as tarantulas, but I’ve seen videos of huntsmans running around like idiots, which gets me every time xD .
 
For anybody who needs a reference, think of a relatively harmless but very large spider that somebody gave a METRIC TON of coffee to.

@Background Pony #BB60  
This was me… I didn’t realize I had it set to anonymous until after I posted the comment :P

@Ebalosus  
Honestly, the Huntsman Spider isn’t bad at all. But I don’t agree with the thing Ridley Wolf posted either. I don’t think they’re cute or fuzzy. I still get creeped out by them. The danger with Huntsmans is no greater than you tripping over, which you may do after backing up when you see one. That being said, we do have some of the most dangerous spiders in the world here in Australia. Namely, the Redback and the Sydney Funnel Web, which are both in the top 10 list of the most dangerous spiders. There however, is a spider, which at a glance can look similar to a Huntsman which is dangerous to humans, and that is the Wolf Spider. While it’s not as bad as some of the aforementioned species, the Wolf Spider still has a rather painful bite, with irritation and minor symptoms, such as nausea and rashes which can go on for weeks or months, depending on the tolerance of the victim. I personally have no problem with spiders, so long as they’re outside the house. It’s only if they move inside that I pull out the bug spray.

great lil vid that makes me want a huntsman pet over here in the USA :p https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCO56iyBXtU aussie dude talking about em and playing with em.

@Background Pony #2A30
 
I’m only going on what I was taught regarding animal safety that we were taught back in 98, in NSW (one of the better states for schooling in Aus)

@Ebalosus given how dangerous Australian spiders can be (I’ve seen a Huntsman up close and personal)
 
>mentions one of the least dangerous large spiders around
 
Hey, I’m all for learning, I’m glad we’re learning here. :) Stay a while and listen!

Huntsman spiders aren’t that bad.
 

@Ebalosus  
Hunstman spiders, ugh. You have my sympathies.  
Please, people, don’t post any pictures of those beasts here.

@thps48  
@Joseph Raszagal  
@Background Pony #90E1
 
Ok, you guys have me. I’ll concede that my comment was made in ignorance, as when I lived in Australia, the idea of having a pet spider was considered pretty shocking to everyone but the most crazy/brave people; and given how dangerous Australian spiders can be _{(I’ve seen a Huntsman up close and personal)}, I assumed that you’d naturally de-fang a pet spider in order to avoid death-by-pet.

@youregoingtoloveme  
And I derped; that comment was made by Rdobet. X9

@Joseph Raszagal  
I was actually referring to the other comment you made about animals being put down before the end of their life but if it is going nowhere, I respectfully withdraw the question. I apologize if it came across as a personal attack. That was not my intention at all.  
I offer a brohoof as a sign of peace.  
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@youregoingtoloveme
 
De-clawing cats and de-fanging spiders has nothing to do with meat-eating. Nothing.
 
And obviously, no, I don’t want to get into that argument. Neither will I be disclosing my eating habits.
 
This will go nowhere.

@Joseph Raszagal  
I merely wanted some clarification. And an argument takes two people so if you chose to argue with me (which I have no desire to get into with anyone, ftr) you’d be responsible for 50% of the blame. :D

@youregoingtoloveme
 
If this devolves into a meat-eating vs. vegetarian argument, I shall blame you and only you.
 
You know what you did.

@Ebalosus  
There’s no such standard practice as de-fanging your tarantula. Google it, you’ll get a few posts that get flamed by everyone.

@Rdobet  
As long as they don’t taste good, you mean.

@Rdobet
 
Agreed, on both accounts.

@Rdobet  
Along with putting down animals who aren’t near end of life.

@Joseph Raszagal  
Declawing cats should be illegal. I still don’t get how none of the goddamn states have banned it. It’s abhorrent.

@Ebalosus
 
I’m just not particularly fond of de-anythinging when it comes to pets. Sure, it’s just a spider, but it needs those.
 
Although I will admit, de-clawing a cat is probably worse by roughly 1,000%

@Ebalosus  
Not if the handler is immune. (To be honest, I’ve never heard of a venomous pet handler being immune after countless bites from their pets except for a character on a cop show. :T )

I thought that pet tarantulas were meant to be de-fanged…

@youregoingtoloveme
 
To whisk spidey goodbye~

@Joseph Raszagal  
Down came chocolate rain…