Nero: There is an old boy scout phrase = look at every creature carefully and you will find its beauty. Spiders are elegant - look at the way they walk, the wonderful delicacy of their cobwebs. I specially love Tarantulas - a colleague's boyfriend bred them - they're really beautiful. And I once held one of them in my palms - it didn't bite me. Maybe I'm more the biology type?
Ah, and snakes, they're my second favourites. Though I know when to keep my distance. Guess, it has to do with my years as a child in tropical regions. Animals here in Europe are a bit dull compared to the varieties there. I recall an incident when I watched a cobra preying on a frog fascinated - until my stepfather came to chase her away. I must have scared him to death - good company for you <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" />?
But to reassure you: The only animals I'm really scared of are birds. Dunno why, guess, I was attacked by one of our budgies as a toddler. It's very difficult to force down my fear when I try to save them from cats - after that I've got strong trembling fits. Kiya
