Could also be they expect a part to not survive. And if the price to buy/source them is very low compared to the price they can be sold for, that might also make it attractive to smuggle more. But still, can imagine it takes a while to sell 1,500 spiders.
… why?
Some people have strange taste in pets.
Oh, nothing strange about that, but… is the market for pet tarantulas THAT big?! Damn!
Could also be they expect a part to not survive. And if the price to buy/source them is very low compared to the price they can be sold for, that might also make it attractive to smuggle more. But still, can imagine it takes a while to sell 1,500 spiders.
Good point, even if, like, half of them were to be DOA, that’s still a lotta friggin’ tarantulas…
Cunts illegally importing exotic species with no shits given for their welfare, for the pet trade.
Mum had a specific wish for all of those who hurt animals: “I hope they get exactly what they gave to that poor soul.”
They’re expensive little beasts. There’s a local pet shop that sells a wide variety and I would only be able to afford the tiny ones pictured.