Hold on...... I just want to get some popcorn :starwars:

Guys this is seriously becoming annoying now! Did anyone ever tell him that he shouldn't walk into a cage with the adult tiger or lion (which is potentially fatal unlike the P metallica)? NO, so why the big deal with the T? I stress yet again, photos like that should not be posted without an adequate 'don't try this at home' warning but at the end of the day, it's HIS tarantula and HIS life, unless there's a law prohibiting handling, it should not be turned into a personal attack! Sarcasm is not necessary, surely everyone can put their point of view across in a mature and non offensive manner???
At the same time, entomology should also be less defensive as everyone is entitled to their own opinions, obviously due to the recent events on the forum he is over defensive with everything so can we all just give it a break and carry on with constructive tarantula talk.....

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I agree there 100% on it all Taki

@ Francois.They do give lectures at university on animal ecology/behavior maybe u shoud attend a few classes and you will learn a few things or mayb alot whistle2 :eyepoke: :eyepoke:

I agree also. Others may have a problem with it and that's completely acceptable, but Entomology can honestly do whatever he wants with his T's, but agree of course that the rudimentary caution to any keepers out there who might want to give it a try is important. Some other less experienced Tiger Whisperer might not be so lucky. (That was just a light joke, ok.)

But mostly, I agree with the what Taki says about behavior, there is no need for sarcasm, insults or snotty remarks from either side. If everyone could just try and get that right, we wouldn't have any of our threads go south and us Mods won't need to come in and start deleting it all. Take a deep breath, rid yourself of emotion or anger, and just engage the conversation and it's topic from an objective perspective. Surely we'd all prefer to read interesting info rather than annoying and boring arguments.

Personally, I think all these pics rock. Yes, I think Ray is a nutcase for risking it, I know I never would, but he obviously feels comfortable enough with his T's and seems to have the experience with his particular specimens to do it. Good for him. If he happens to get bitten, hopefully we'll get a nice photographed bite report as well.

Now, if he was placing one on a child's face or putting someone else at risk, that would be enough reason for people to get emotional...

D - out.