Rose

I was genuinely surprised by the reactions of dismay — mind you, this was from other people in a pet store! — when they discovered I was bringing home a Tarantula as a pet. There was never any hesitation here, particularly not from my seven-year-old, who was very excited by the prospect. (The Hermit Crabs, sadly, did not survive the cold, and I suggested we might use the tank for something else.)

Say hello to Rose (named for that brilliant iridescent color on her abdomen).