I took a photo of this Desert Huntsman because it seemed pretty formidable. I bet it makes an interesting pet... ...
She wasn't "cuddly" but yes, she was a handsome spider, gave me hundreds of spiderlings & happily chowed down mealworms. She lived a couple years with me- a natural lifespan. (She was an adult when I got her, & I understand they max out about 2.5 years.)
Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength. Eric Hoffer(1902 - 1983)
“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” ~ Gandhi