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The Pet Spider Black Market Is a Sprawling and Dangerous Web

BUGGIN' OUT

The huge boom in exotic pet trading around the world includes thousands of arachnid species—and the consequences could be devastating for the environment.

Miriam Fauzia

Innovation Reporter

Published May 19 2022 1:05PM EDT

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Miriam Fauzia

Miriam Fauzia

Innovation Reporter

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