"Many people have felt alone and have sought pets, or they are tired of the television and computers and need more effective relationships," he said.
"I concentrate on having to move slowly because if they frighten, they could fall" and could die, he said, showing off a colourful and somewhat venomous Mexican tarantula in the palm of his hand. "They understand what you feel, they seek you out," said Ms Pesca, who works at an animal laboratory.
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