I have officially lost my mind - Page 2

**lady_bug87** · 01-27-12, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by theapexgerman

wish Jessica would let me get a pet T

buy her a big diamond... and wait it out like my hubby did and nag

BlindOne · 01-27-12, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by lady_bug87

I would change it but its already part of the agreement

The funny part is that you're terrified of something that will ultimately prove to be -boring-. T's don't do much and I think you'll find your fear goes away quickly.

I ended up with 40-50 of the buggers so I could see at least one of them when I wanted to

**lady_bug87** · 01-27-12, 01:17 PM

bugs aren't my thing I scream when crickets get loose and I refuse to feed off crickets to my lizards my husband has to do it lol

If I never see them thats OK by me

**millertime89** · 01-27-12, 01:40 PM

congrats on taking the first step to overcoming another fear.

KORBIN5895 · 01-27-12, 01:46 PM

You lost your mind huh? Welcome to the club! That makes you Shaun, swany ands me. Like the four musketeers or something.

Will0W783 · 01-27-12, 01:49 PM

As others have said, I commend you on your efforts to overcome your fears. I used to be deathly afraid of scorpions. I would cringe when I looked at them in pet stores, and I'd run away if someone had one out. I was convinced they would just sting me and sting me over and over and chase me. My fiance really wanted one when we first started dating (I think more because it scared me than he truly wanted it), but I said NO WAY. After about a year, we were at the zoo and the handler had an Emperor scorpion out for people to hold and touch. He dared me to hold it, so I made myself do it, ...and I loved it. I was amazed by the scorpion, and bought one that weekend. As long as your husband is gentle and kind about it, you should be able to work yourself up.

I recommend a Chilean rosehair or an Antilles pink toe as a first tarantula (both are very docile although pink toes can be quick) and an Emperor scorpion for a first scorp. They are very unlikely to sting, although they can pinch if really upset. Mine never pinched or tried to sting me.

Best of luck!

**lady_bug87** · 01-27-12, 01:49 PM

hahah thanks Kevin it makes me feel better to have company

**lady_bug87** · 01-27-12, 01:51 PM

thanks Kim I know he had a rosehair before and I'm pretty sure he will get one of those, and i think he was looking into the emperor scorpions too later on I think he wants a cobalt

CDN_Blood · 01-27-12, 02:11 PM

Getting some exposure to them might help get over the fear of the tarantulas. Once you actually observe them going about their daily routines, you start to see that they're actually quite interesting little beasts.

I had a Bird Eater for many years and she was fascinating to watch. Almost every night she'd excavate her tank and by morning her burrow was in a different corner. I found it really neat to watch her during this process - she was incredibly industrious.

I also used to keep Goliaths and they weren't for the faint-of-heart, so I'd certainly advise not to let him get one of those...yet

Think of it as a learning experience, if you can get that far with the idea, lol.

KORBIN5895 · 01-27-12, 02:12 PM

My wife wants a scorpion. Cab you get them as babies? I just realized I have never seen an emperor scorpion under 3"

jarich · 01-27-12, 02:15 PM

The cobalts are awesome! There really are some absolutely beautiful arachnids. But like BlindOne mentioned those rarely like to come out while you are around. I didnt used to like spiders much either until I got a tarantula. They are so fun to watch hunt though!

**lady_bug87** · 01-27-12, 02:16 PM

thanks Todd I am ok as long as they're locked up lol and i think you can Kevin

exwizard · 01-27-12, 02:29 PM

Congratulations on this step. I think you will enjoy them a lot. I am facinated by the idea of having tarantulas, black widows or scorpions but right now, Im so busy with work, hundreds of rodents, household chores and 16 snakes that I dont have enough time to take on more. Maybe one of these days.

**lady_bug87** · 01-27-12, 02:33 PM

right now we have 4 (soon to be 5) snakes and 3 lizards the spiders are all his I take care of everything else lol

exwizard · 01-27-12, 02:40 PM

Laura mentioned an option of downsizing the snakes and I was like "After getting Schatzi back? Um no!"

After selling Schatzi to get the pair of Carpets, I felt that hole that she left behind so I vowed that none of these snakes are going anywhere since they are ALL pets. I will get rid of the rodents before any of these snakes go anywhere.