Yes, that is a tarantula on my hand! during my NLP training course last week there was a 'Phobia Afternoon' - I have now conquered my fear of spiders once and for all!! I am even thinking about getting a tarantula as a pet - their fur is as soft as a cat, and their little feet are sticky just like a gecko! This little lovely in my hand is a Chile Rose variety of tarantula. They move soooo slowly, and see the foam under my hand? That's because they are so fragile - if they fell they would splat and die. I know most of you are feeling ill at the moment thinking about holding a tarantula but don't worry, I can now cure your phobia...the shrink is in!!