America's Favorite Pets

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You will definitely stand out from most pet owners if you choose a tarantula. The creepy crawlers are quiet, low-maintenance, and can live in a small cage. And although tarantulas do bite, the venom of most species is no more harmful then a bee sting. Still, experts advise against handling them since their exoskeleton is very thin and a sudden drop can result in sudden death.