I finally got the tarantula I have been wanting for years. I told Greg that I wanted that for Valentine's Day, instead of riding lessons or flowers and chocolate. Went out last night and got her. This is El Reina Rojo, or The Red Queen (little hat tip to the movie Resident Evil). She is a Mexican Red Knee, Latin name Brachylpelma smithii, and is about 3" across, including her legs. So far she has been pretty laid back and has settled into her new home nicely. Just had to share, so darn excited.
