{"id":4418,"date":"2012-05-25T10:01:52","date_gmt":"2012-05-25T08:01:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/neuropoolwp-com.beast-hosting.com\/2012\/05\/25\/spinnen-als-haustiere-vorteile-und-nachteile\/"},"modified":"2012-05-25T10:01:52","modified_gmt":"2012-05-25T08:01:52","slug":"spinnen-als-haustiere-vorteile-und-nachteile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neuropool.com\/en\/reports\/animals\/spinnen-als-haustiere-vorteile-und-nachteile.html","title":{"rendered":"Spiders as pets: advantages and disadvantages"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4417\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neuropool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Spinne-als-Haustier.jpg\" alt=\"Spider as a pet\" width=\"450\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neuropool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Spinne-als-Haustier.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.neuropool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Spinne-als-Haustier-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Although spiders are generally not very popular, there are many people who actually like spiders and collect them to keep as pets. There are advantages and disadvantages to keeping spiders.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advantages of spiders as pets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Spiders are clean and calm pets.<br \/>Spiders require little space to live. A terrarium is sufficient living space for spiders.<br \/>Many people find watching spiders fascinating.<br \/>A domesticated spider does not need to be petted or have any other social contact.<br \/>Keeping one or more spiders is very inexpensive, as the maintenance costs are low.<br \/>Depending on the preference of the spider species, many specimens can be caught in the wild.<br \/>Like many other pet species, spider watching is educational; children of the appropriate age learn responsibility and become interested in nature and science.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Disadvantages for spiders as pets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Almost all spider species are poisonous to some extent. The danger of spider venom depends on the potency of the respective species and the amount of venom, or possible allergic reactions to the spider venom. <br \/>Some spider species require exact living conditions (temperature, humidity, habitat and food).<br \/>Most spiders are good climbers and can easily escape through tiny crevices. A spider terrarium must be well sealed and still allow enough air in.<br \/>With the exception of tarantulas, spiders have a very short life expectancy. With the right care, a tarantula can live up to 30 years. <br \/>If spiders become infected with fungi or parasites, there are few vets who can treat them. <br \/>Most spiders cannot be carried around because their abdomen can burst if they fall. <br \/>Spiders must be kept away from other pets for mutual safety. A cat, for example, will eat the spider and, conversely, the spider can endanger a cat with its venom.<br \/>Spiders do not usually get on well with many other spiders in the same habitat. <br \/>Depending on where you live, there are restrictions that prohibit the keeping of spiders.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Spiders are poisonous and can be dangerous to humans and animals depending on the poison. Especially if children live in the household, you should reconsider keeping spiders. <br \/>The bite of a spider can not only transmit venom, but also infections. However, this applies to all animals that can scratch and bite.<\/p>\n<p>Like any other pet, keeping spiders requires a certain level of commitment and dedication as well as respect for a living creature. A spider should also not be kept for the wrong reasons, for example to shock friends or to look cool.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although spiders are generally not very popular, there are many people who actually like spiders and collect them to keep as pets. 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