I don't see what the big deal is?
Heather asked a question and many of us posted our opinions as well as the reasons for those opinions.
Robin, I did not hear what Kevin had to say on reptile radio. Is there a way to go back and listen to it?
I have to admit that his reluctance to shed light on this issue when spiders were still selling for a couple grand each doesn't lend much credibility to what he might have to say on the subject but I would like to understand his thinking behind the mess he created.
I respect many breeders that work with spiders, and that is a long list, but in reference to Heathers original ? I personally don't care for them simply because of the neuro issues. That is my choice to make, much like the overwhelming majority have the to right to choose to work with them.
Some people seem to be taking this waaay too personal, and it is not.
You like spiders, cool breed them and be responsible about how you sell your offspring.
If you don't like them or any other morph, cool breed the bazzilion other morphs that are out there and also be responsible about how you sell your offspring.
Yes I will keep and breed my Biak GTPs, even though many chondro keepers don't like thier hostile temperment.......... do I take it personal when people bash the bitey Biaks......... naaaaaaah I love'em anyway but I am not in denial about their nasty ways even if there are a few exceptions to the rule. If I have better luck next year with breeding them, I feel it is only right for potential buyers to know that Biaks are well know for their fiesty temperment so they can make the best choice for them. I don't have to do that, but I feel like a more responsible breeder if I try to help someone even if it is the type of reaserch that they should have done on their own.
While psycho biaks are not the same thing as neuro challenged spiders, it is the only example I could think of to show the type of disclosure that I feel spider breeders should excercise when selling their offspring.