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Saturday, November 17, 2012

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Warning: If you have Phobias to Reptiles or Creepy, Crawly Things or in short "Herpetophobia"? Then this article is not for you, promise.

Creepy crawly pets are critters that have the potential to bring out phobias in many people.

Most people don’t automatically equate reptiles with the term “warm and fuzzy”, yet many of those same individuals are not prone to fearing the reptilian skinned creatures. These creatures often eat small mammals, fish or even insects. They do not make humans a target in order to fulfill their food needs. Those who fear reptiles or other creepy, crawly things are said to have Herpetophobia.

However, every kind of pet on this top 10 lists makes a good pet if matched with the right owner. Be warned though: the pets on this list may surprise, shock, or even scare some of your family and friends!

1 - Tarantulas (Large Arachnids)

Tarantulas (as the term is used in North America) comprise a group of often hairy and very large arachnids belonging to the Theraphosidae family of spiders, of which approximately 900 species have been identified. This article only describes members of Theraphosidae, although some other members of the same suborder are commonly referred to as "tarantulas".

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