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<blockquote data-quote="regalspottedbeast" data-source="post: 202864" data-attributes="member: 37688"><p>I used to be terrified of spiders too. Slow desensitization/ exposure over time is what helped me the most. I agree that tarantulas are less scary....they're fluffy and they're cute in my opinion. Some true spiders on the other hand, like pholcids (which are pretty much the most harmless things ever, I know) still freak me out a bit but I can tolerate them now as long as they're not crawling on me. I think that something docile, sweet, and slow moving would be the perfect choice for you to start with. Either Aphonopelma chalcodes or Brachypelma emilia would be great choices for you in my opinion. Those are the most docile tarantulas I have, and if I HAD to handle any of the tarantulas in my collection, it would be one of those two. Grammostolas can be good choices too, but I've found their temperaments to be a bit more variable and some can be skittish especially as juveniles. You're definitely on the right track to overcoming your fear....in fact I have a suspicion that you'll be hooked on you get your first spider! There's a fine line between fear and fascination, and this hobby has taught be that beauty can be found in the most unexpected places, even in things that we initially fear.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="regalspottedbeast, post: 202864, member: 37688"] I used to be terrified of spiders too. Slow desensitization/ exposure over time is what helped me the most. I agree that tarantulas are less scary....they're fluffy and they're cute in my opinion. Some true spiders on the other hand, like pholcids (which are pretty much the most harmless things ever, I know) still freak me out a bit but I can tolerate them now as long as they're not crawling on me. I think that something docile, sweet, and slow moving would be the perfect choice for you to start with. Either Aphonopelma chalcodes or Brachypelma emilia would be great choices for you in my opinion. Those are the most docile tarantulas I have, and if I HAD to handle any of the tarantulas in my collection, it would be one of those two. Grammostolas can be good choices too, but I've found their temperaments to be a bit more variable and some can be skittish especially as juveniles. You're definitely on the right track to overcoming your fear....in fact I have a suspicion that you'll be hooked on you get your first spider! There's a fine line between fear and fascination, and this hobby has taught be that beauty can be found in the most unexpected places, even in things that we initially fear. [/QUOTE]
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