I've been working on this post for most of the two week challenge.  Like many others, I have a great fear of spiders.  It is a long story that comes from living in a place infested with brown recluse spiders when I was a teenager. Seriously.  It was an absolute nightmare!  Until I had children, I couldn't even kill a spider.  I really freaked out.  My step-dad swore that I had a special "spider" scream.  Yes, they are helpful, beneficial creatures, but they do not belong in my house.

We have a local pet store with a wonderful understanding owner.  He offered to help me get over my fear with some large, hairy friends of his.  It did not go well.  Most of the shots were way out of focus.  It also took several "shots" to make it through the editing.  

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Normally, I am not bothered by snakes.  I think they are cool, but this Albino Burmese Python really creeps me out.  I think it must be the size and color.

Feel free to shudder and go on to the next post.  My duty is done.