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<blockquote data-quote="Thistles" data-source="post: 117324" data-attributes="member: 3949"><p>When I had a smaller collection (under 50 or so) I made really elaborate enclosures, often planted, and had neat shelves with lighting and everything. I came from the dart frog and aquarium hobbies where the enclosure was almost more important than the inhabitant. I also had 4 cats at the time. I understand what he's saying and I think a lot of newer keepers can relate.</p><p></p><p>That said, most of my animals are now in deli cups or something like that. Tupperware are fine, and in many cases they're actually better. Part of the appeal of this hobby is how collectible tarantulas are. For $10-100 you can acquire and set up a new animal responsibly. You can't do that for most "pets." I have 3 cats and have never had a cat/spider encounter. I did have a snake climb the shelves in my baby closet and knock some stuff around, but there were no escapes or fatalities even with falling deli cups. The cats find crickets fascinating and delicious, roaches moderately intriguing, and haven't even noticed the tarantulas.</p><p></p><p>Jamie is a fine dealer and one of the first I ever worked with, but her prices are crazy and her enclosures, though attractive, can either be made on your own much cheaper or are way more than you need just to keep an animal alive.</p><p></p><p>Where does your friend live and how large is your LP?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Thistles, post: 117324, member: 3949"] When I had a smaller collection (under 50 or so) I made really elaborate enclosures, often planted, and had neat shelves with lighting and everything. I came from the dart frog and aquarium hobbies where the enclosure was almost more important than the inhabitant. I also had 4 cats at the time. I understand what he's saying and I think a lot of newer keepers can relate. That said, most of my animals are now in deli cups or something like that. Tupperware are fine, and in many cases they're actually better. Part of the appeal of this hobby is how collectible tarantulas are. For $10-100 you can acquire and set up a new animal responsibly. You can't do that for most "pets." I have 3 cats and have never had a cat/spider encounter. I did have a snake climb the shelves in my baby closet and knock some stuff around, but there were no escapes or fatalities even with falling deli cups. The cats find crickets fascinating and delicious, roaches moderately intriguing, and haven't even noticed the tarantulas. Jamie is a fine dealer and one of the first I ever worked with, but her prices are crazy and her enclosures, though attractive, can either be made on your own much cheaper or are way more than you need just to keep an animal alive. Where does your friend live and how large is your LP? [/QUOTE]
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