So a few weeks ago my bf and I went to the white plaines show and I decided that I wanted a tarantula. Im afraid of spiders, but at the same time, find tarantulas facinating and gorgeous. So we got ourselves a book and started studying up.. and a few days ago picked up an A. Versicolor from our local reptile shop.

This guy is sooo small- Im almost afraid of handling him without worrying about squishing him. We took a couple of pics today of him- he moves so fast! Hopefully he will slow down a bit with more handling and I get over my slight fear ( I got a good start- holding him while the bf took the shots )

enjoy!