My wife was asking me if I thought it was strange that I liked spyders so much. And at the same time have an absolute terror attack when I get close to a real spider. I had pet snakes as a kid and still have no fear of them. Even the kind of snakes that can make you wake up dead. Actually I have no fear of really any animal except spiders. I even get squeamish when I see a spider that is painted on a spyder. I bet there are others that have the same fear and ride a spyder. Any other share the same feeling?