Did you know the Malaysian purple-femur tarantula is being poached for the exotic pet trade and smuggled into the US, even though it’s illegal? These gorgeous spiders are super rare and now at risk of extinction because collectors can’t get enough. Conservationists are begging for endangered status to stop the imports. If you’re into exotic pets, maybe skip the wild-caught ones and help protect these unique creatures! #Pets #WildlifeTrade #EndangeredSpecies