What is the best pet spider to have?

12 Best Pet Spiders For Beginners: Tarantulas, Orbs & More
  • Orb Weaver.
  • Black Widow.
  • Huntsman Spider.
  • Costa Rican Zebra Tarantula.
  • Fishing Spider.
  • Green Lynx.
  • Curlyhair Tarantula.
  • Crab Spider.
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What is the most friendliest spider?

The spider, which has been named Chikunia bilde, has been found on the Indonesian island of Bali and has surprised researchers with its "unusually tolerant" demeanor towards humans and other spiders.
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Are pet spiders friendly?

Answer: These spiders can live for up to 25 years and can be domesticated into affectionate pets. Owners say they are generally docile and do well when taken to school and group demonstrations. Generally, tarantulas respond to daily handling.
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What kind of spider does Billie Eilish have?

Cooli is a tarantula that is owned by Billie Eilish. It is a Green Bottle Blue (Chromatopelma Cyaneopubescens), but not much else information is known about it.
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Why do pet tarantulas not bite?

The reason tarantulas prefer not to bite is that, first, they are shy and would rather run away. Second, they do not want to use their venom except for something they can eat and humans are too big for them to use as food. As such, they will run away or use the hairs rather than bite.
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Are there real spiders in you should see me in a crown?

Yes, the Spiders in the Billie Eilish 'You Should See Me in the Crown' Music Video Are Real.
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What is the cutest spider?

The Maratus personatus, or the masked peacock spider, was recently captured on camera doing an intricate mating dance. The arachnid, with its deep blue eyes, is only a few millimeters in length, and its semaphore style dance and overall soft furry appearance has led to it being dubbed the cutest spider in the world.
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Can spiders feel love?

While not usually considered paragons of tender, familial love, some spiders do have a touchy-feely side. ? Scientists have discovered two arachnids that caress their young and snuggle together.
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Do tarantulas love their owners?

A tarantula will neither learn to love their keeper or hate them. When they are showing resistance to moving in a specific direction, or redecorating their cage against their owner's wishes, it is just a spider reacting to external stimuli. They cannot adopt an attitude and become defiant towards their owner.
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Are wolf spiders friendly?

They are harmless to humans, and can be very friendly, as our sons found out — they had some pet spiders for a while — they are as curious about humans as we are about them.
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Which spider is the smartest?

Portia is a genus of jumping spider that feeds on other spiders (i.e., they are araneophagic or arachnophagic). They are remarkable for their intelligent hunting behaviour, which suggests that they are capable of learning and problem solving, traits normally attributed to much larger animals.
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Do wolf spiders make good pets?

In the United States, there are well over 100 species of wolf spiders and these robust and agile hunters are often found in lawns and gardens. If you're intrigued by wolf spiders and want to know if they make good pets, the answer is this: Wolf spiders can be kept as pets but they're not for everyone.
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What is the friendliest tarantula?

Brazilian Black Tarantulas are one of the best beginner spiders. They are famous for their docile temperament. These spiders are really known for their temperament. While no tarantula should be held very often, this species is known for being one of the calmest and docile.
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Can you train a spider?

Researchers at the University of Manchester have trained a regal jumping spider named “Kim” to leap on demand. It's the first time a spider has been successfully trained to jump. Unlike domesticated pets like dogs, spiders typically don't eat more than once a week.
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How much do tarantulas cost?

If they're a common tarantula, you can find them for as little as $25, but if you're looking for something specific, they can cost more. This includes special coats or colorings, as well as sex. Female tarantulas typically cost more, get bigger, and live longer. Ultra-rare tarantulas can sell for as much as $150!
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Do spiders remember you?

One of the most basic reasons a spider won't remember you is because it can't see you or your face, according to the Australian Museum. About half the spiders out there catch prey with webs. They don't need great eyesight, they just have to sit and wait for their prey to come to them.
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Do spiders pee?

Spiders don't produce urine like we do, but produce uric acid, which doesn't dissolve in water and is a near-solid. Spiders have this alternate form of waste because they can't afford to lose as much water as we do.
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Do spiders see colors?

Many spiders also have a crude form of color vision, but for them it's usually based on green and ultraviolet hues. This extends their vision into the deep violet end of the spectrum — well beyond what people can see. It also covers the blue and purple hues in between. Some jumping spiders see even more.
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Are peacock spiders real?

Maratus volans is a species in the jumping spider family (Salticidae), belonging to the genus Maratus (peacock spiders). These spiders are native to certain areas in Australia and occupy a wide distribution of habitats.
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Can a rain spider bite you?

They are generally very docile and don't bite easily, with the exception of the females on the nest, who will bite if the nest is disturbed. The bite is initially painful but becomes itchy and all symptoms fade in a couple of hours. They feed on insects and small vertebrates around the house or garden.
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Are jumping spiders friendly?

Jumping spiders are friendly! Moreover, these spiders are rather curious, and carefully observe the humans around them, before approaching a hideout. They tend to shy away from direct contact and are generally, not aggressive towards humans – making them appear adorable and sociable!
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Why did Billie Eilish put a spider in her mouth?

"I'm such a dip 'cause I like to do my own stunts." She then explained: "For 'when the party's over' I had the tubes in my eyes, squirting black stuff into my eyes, that was real, that was not CGI. The spider crawling out of my mouth for 'you should see me in a crown' that was real.
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What pets does Billie Eilish have?

How many pets does Billie Eilish have? As well as being mum to little Shark, Eilish's family home also includes the family dog, Pepper, and rescue cat Misha. Pepper has appeared in several of Eilish's posts on social media and even popped up in her photoshoot for Rolling Stone.
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Is the snake real in Billie Eilish's video?

It starts off with her voice singing over a vast desert landscape, before the camera zooms in and reveals her sitting on a ledge — while the hugest snake you'll ever see in your lifetime crawls over her. Eilish's team tells Bustle that the video features a real 80-pound anaconda and was shot in Simi Valley, Calif.
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What is the safest tarantula pet?

The Mexican red-knee is often the first pet for spider enthusiasts. The females can live around 20 to 30 years while the males only live for about 10 years. A 5- to 10-gallon tank is suitable for these tarantulas. And as they're quite docile, they typically are easy to handle.
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