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?
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.”
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…
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.