LOL yes! And they also agreed to care for her while I'm away with the military too (indoors of course...it's already getting chilly outside!). That's about the extent of HIS love for reptiles though. He's the guy that chases snakes with the lawnmower sadlyHe never gets them....don't worry. My brother has also told me that if any of my tarantulas get within arms length of him that he'll squish them without hesitation. I'll take what I can get though, my mom is probably the most tolerant lol.