Scared of spiders? Some former arachnophobes now are keeping jumping spiders as pets

The jumping spider pet market is booming, particularly with women. And for many, the journey to spider enthusiast began as an ...
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How jumping spiders became the new ‘it’ pets: 'They're kind of like little robots'

Many lovers of spiders profess a lifelong fascination with all things creepy crawly. Heather Bruen's affinity for spiders was borne out of necessity. Tolerance turned to acceptance, and "accidentally ...

You won’t believe what people are buying for pets: “They fall in love with their little personalities”

These vibrantly-colored, curious creatures make perfect pets. They’re fun to be around and won’t cost you a small fortune to ...
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How jumping spiders became the new ‘it’ pets

Many lovers of spiders profess a lifelong fascination with all things creepy crawly. Heather Bruen’s affinity for spiders was borne out of necessity. Tolerance turned to acceptance, and “accidentally ...
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Scared of spiders? Some former arachnophobes now are keeping jumping spiders as pets

For Emily Hess, it was a Phidippus regius named Gretel. Hayden Shea's first was caught by her boyfriend's dad. Sunday Costell ordered her first one off eBay. "I went from selling three to four a week ...