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    Re: Help! Concerned spider owner.

    Quote Originally Posted by DandD View Post
    the difference is that there is a relatively small chance that my children would be disabled. The spider morph always has a neurological issue wether a lot or a little. My friends had a disabled child and went through years of testing to be sure that if they tried again they would have a healthy child. So the answer is yes everyday people make the decision not to have children based on genetic defects they could potentially have. Own all the spider morphs you want I don’t care, but don’t pretend it’s not a problem.
    Saying owning spiders is a problem is equally as subjective as saying owning any animal is wrong... Again that is your OPINION don’t confuse it with facts. Anywho... I don’t think the OP is active on this thread anymore so this “debate” isn’t really helping anyone. I just chimed in because the OP felt it was wrong to own a spider and assumed it’d have a debilitating wobble which isn’t accurate at all. If he wants a spider he shouldn’t be harassed for his decision. If he ask for information he should be provided with factual information based on evidence not anecdotal “evidence”. Yes the spider gene has neurological effects but the majority of the time it’s not a disability as it doesn’t impact their lives or keep them from thriving. Again I recommend listening to sources I mentioned for a different perspective.


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