Scared of spiders? Some former arachnophobes now are keeping jumping spiders as pets

The jumping spider pet market is booming, particularly with women. And for many, the journey to spider enthusiast began as an arachnophobe.

You won’t believe what people are buying for pets: “They fall in love with their little personalities”

These vibrantly-colored, curious creatures make perfect pets. They’re fun to be around and won’t cost you a small fortune to ...
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Arizona blonde tarantulas: Do they bite? Are they good pets? What to know

Arizona is home to a diverse range of 30 tarantula species, and the most docile one is the Arizona blonde tarantula. This ground-dwelling spider native to the deserts of Arizona is known for its ...
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200 species of tarantulas? Tacoma pet shop specializes in spiders. It’s got snakes, too

Inside Tacoma’s newest exotic pet store, stacked terrariums offer glimpses of about 200 species of tarantulas, in addition to other spiders, scorpions, centipedes, geckos, lizards and snakes. Turtles ...
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Snakes, pit bulls and tarantulas are misunderstood pets [column]

When people choose a pet, they often pick cats or dogs. However, some people choose snakes, tarantulas or a less widely accepted breed of dog: pit bulls. These animals are often misunderstood and ...