03 August 2008

Theme 62 - Exotic

Itzy bitzy spider

Tarantulas are popular in the exotic pet trade

For some unknown reason, hubby decided to handle this one for a while (I declined) - she is 9 years old and apparently, they can live for about 18 years.

Her proud owner is shown here in the background.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Excellent isolation of this furry horror! I've never understood wanting these things as pets. Great catch for this theme.

Excellent image Linda!

Anonymous said...

nice lighting on this icky creature. They are exotic, but thats the about the only thing I can say about them.

Anonymous said...

You know, I remember that my primary school headteacher had tarantulas... very odd. And unusual I thought (at the time) for a woman!

Love the first photo - really nice, with the colour and focus and detail!

Anonymous said...

Spiders, all shapes and sizes, scare me to death, but your photograph is very compelling and beautiful.

Anonymous said...

Gee, you posted 21 pics while I was on vacation! It may take me a while to check them all out.

It is a great shot of the exotic pet but I think I prefer your less exotic ones...