I'm looking at purchasing my first BP and am drawn to the Bees. But, I'm concerned after reading several warning posts against anything with the spider (spyder?) gene because of neurological issues.

Here are my questions:

Should I avoid the Bee because of this issue?

If not, what should I look for to avoid serious issues?

Possible neurological issues aside, what specifically should I look for in a Bee? I see bumblebees from the same breeder, same sex within a year of each other that vary by $300. I will obviously pick one that I like but, what are the "markers" I can look for to pick between when there are many to choose from?


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