A podcast devoted to the proper care and upkeep of tarantulas and other inverts. After keeping a G. porteri for over 16 years, I decided that I wanted to add another tarantula to my collection. Several years later, I now keep over 100 specimens and 90+ different species. It’s safe to say that I am now completely addicted to the hobby.I’m NOT an expert, and I’m currently still learning about keeping these fascinating creatures. In fact, there are so many species, that I suspect that I’ll stil ...
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Podcast about tarantulas. Kat & Martin discuss all things tarantula-related - science news of newly described species, husbandry tips to keep your beloved pet tarantula happy, and trends on social media. All combined on this podcast hosted by two tarantula enthusiasts with different backgrounds, hence the name of possible "two worlds" colliding.
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The Goliath Birdeaters - Theraphosa Genus Review
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In this episode, I talk about my experiences with the three Theraphosa species: Theraphosa stirmi (the Burgundy Goliath Birdeater), Theraphosa blondi (the Goliath Birdeater), and Theraphosa apophysis (Pinkfoot Goliath Birdeater).על ידי Tom Moran
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Dos and Don'ts When Ordering Tarantulas Online
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To start this one off, I share some of the feedback I got from last week's episode and respond to a couple comments. Then, at 21:25, it's been five years to the day when I last covered some tips for ordering tarantulas online. In this episode, we will review the dos and don't as well as discuss some new issues that have presented themselves over th…
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The "Domestication" of Tarantulas - Why our Pets Are Not Quite Wild Animals
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A couple of years ago, I stumbled on an article about the "inadvertent domestication" of animals raised for the sole purpose of being released back into the wild. This is when, despite our best efforts, captive animals were becoming inadvertently domesticated by temporarily or even permanently adapting to a captive environment , which was making th…
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Why Bother Asking? When Keepers Ask Questions and Ignore the Answers
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I've been doing this a while now, and there is one occurrence that I will never understand...when keepers ask for advice and then ignore it. Luckily, it doesn't happen often, but when it does, the results can be quite tragic. In this episode, we'll discuss a few of the more egregious experiences I've had with this type of behavior.…
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Tarantula Substrate - Some Inexpensive Mixes
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Over the years, I've continued to constantly switch up what I use for substrate when it comes to housing my tarantulas. In this episode, I review what I've used in the past and share an inexpensive "recipe" I'm currently using that yields a LOT of substrate for very little money.על ידי Tom Moran
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In this episode, we discuss some instances where folks have lost large parts or all of their collection due to mishap or an overlooked environmental hazard.על ידי Tom Moran
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I Want a Tarantula - Where Do I Start?
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Within the past couple weeks, I spoke with two teenagers who were interested in getting their first tarantula. Both had many questions about where they should start and what they should prepare for. In this episode, I lay out several things anyone thinking about getting a tarantula should do...and some things that they shouldn't.…
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How I've Tweaked My Fossorial Tarantula Setups
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First, we discuss the "controversy" a recent episode caused. Then, I field a question from a long-time YouTube subscriber about changes that I've made in how I set up fossorial tarantula enclosures.על ידי Tom Moran
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Pamphobeteus vs. Phormictopus! The Battle of Two Giant Tarantula Genera
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Well, it had to be done! In this episode, two popular genera of giant tarantulas will duke it out for hobby superiority! Okay, that's a bit dramatic; in reality, we will compare the two genera and talk about the similarities and differences.על ידי Tom Moran
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The One Issue in the Tarantula Hobby I Will Never Overcome
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To start this one off, we'll discuss some feedback to last week's episode. Then, after reflecting on 10 years of doing the TBS stuff, I realized that there is one major issue that I will never overcome.על ידי Tom Moran
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Tarantula Feeding Schedules and Fat Ts
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Recently, I've received some comments on my YouTube videos with folks saying that my tarantulas are "skinny" or "underfed", which left me a bit confused. However, after speaking with a hobby friend, I realized that, through social media, many folks new to the hobby may be exposed to photos of chubby Ts. For many, a spider with a bloated abdomen is …
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Do Tarantulas Have "Personalities"?
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Happy New Year! In this episode, I give my take on whether or not it's appropriate to say that tarantulas have "personalities." We will also discuss whether tarantulas need enrichment to avoid boredom.על ידי Tom Moran
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The A. geniculata vs. The N. chromatus - Two Classic Tarantulas
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In this episode, we compare two very similar species: the A. geniculata or "Brazilian Black and White" and the N. chromatus or "Brazilian Red and White." Both are awesome species and, in my opinion, hobby staples. But which has more to offer?על ידי Tom Moran
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The GBB vs. The Brazilian Blue Beauty
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First, I have an important message from the US Tarantula Sustainment Project. Then, we're going to have a little fun. In this episode, we'll compare and break down two species that are often confused for each other, the C. cyaneopubescens (GBB) and the D. diamantinensis (Brazilian Blue Beauty). Which spider is the "best"? Who knows! But we will att…
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Tarantula Species That Need it Drier As Slings
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In this episode, I'll talk a bit about the tarantula species that I've raised that buck the old "keep 'em moist" rule for slings.על ידי Tom Moran
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Eresus walckenaeri Care and the Velvet/Jumping Spider "Fad"
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Having just rehoused my juvenile Eresus walckenaeri (Velvet Spider), I figured that it was time to talk a bit about how I care for it. Also in this episode, is the current Jumping Spider and Velvet Spider social media fad and rampant anthropomorphization leading to decline in overall appropriate husbandry in the spider hobby? I'll discuss what I fe…
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Tarantula Enclosure Blowout!
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In this episode, I'll go through all of the types of tarantula enclosures I've used, from cheap to pemium, and share my pros and cons of each.על ידי Tom Moran
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A History of Tom's Big Spiders and Why I Do This
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Last week, I had a few folks contact me a bit upset that there was no episode for Sunday. And, to be honest, this happens every time I miss a week. Although I completely understand that this podcast has become very important to folks for a myriad of reasons, I thought that it might be a good time to explain why I do the Tom's Big Spiders stuff . In…
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The Fastest Spiders That I Have Kept
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I've been asked to do this one many times over the years, but there is honestly no way for me to scientifically prove which ones are faster. However, in this episode, I will share the ones that I think are fastest based on my own personal experience. What are YOUR fastest spiders?על ידי Tom Moran
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Is Your Enclosure and Setup Killing Your Juvenile Arboreal Tarantula?
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First, I read a listener question and talk about last week's episode. Then, I get a lot of emails and comments from panicked keepers who are alarmed to discover that their arboreal slings and juveniles are actually burrowing. The fact is, MANY arboreal species will do some burrowing as slings and juveniles, and the correct setup should allow for an…
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When Losing Confidence Leads to Mistakes
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Deaths can really rattle a tarantula keeper and cause them to second guess their tarantula care. In this episode, I speak about a few recent instances I had where my fear of deaths led me to do some pretty stupid things.על ידי Tom Moran
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10 Reasons to Give True Spiders a Shot
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In this episode, I'll discuss some of the perks to keeping "true" spiders and Mygalomorphs and why tarantula keepers may want to one day give them a try.על ידי Tom Moran
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E. campestratus "Pink Zebra Beauty" Care and Notes
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I have it on pretty good authority that Eupalaestrus campestratus or "Pink Zebra Beauties" will be available in the US hobby again very soon. As I'm sure that many folks will be scrambling to add a sling to their collections, I figure that this would be the perfect time to revisit the husbandry for this amazing species.…
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BURN IT WITH FIRE! How to Understand and Deal With Tarantula Hatred
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We've all experienced it. You post a picture of your beloved spider only to have some cretin respond with, "EWWW...KILL IT WITH FIRE." As people who love these animals, it can be quite infuriating to have someone suggest that they would burn our pets to death. Where does this vitriol come from? Is there a way for us to turn these types of comments …
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Poecilotheria Ornata (Fringed Ornamental) Care and Tips...and a Note on Sri Lankan Pokies
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In this episode, I'll walk you through how I care for and set up my Poecilotheria ornatas, the largest Pokie species available in the hobby. I'll also share some frustrations about an annoying comment someone left on my latest video. Check out the Tarantula Sustainment Project!על ידי Tom Moran
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Researching Tarantula Species and Two Other Listener Questions
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In this episode, I answer three listener questions: How do I research new tarantula species; how to keep mature male tarantulas comfortable; and do I take into consideration my dogs getting haired? Thanks to the Tarantula Talk forum and Cody Barton, Carrie Hollister, and Martin Shelby for the questions! Resources: Mike's Basic Tarantulas Arachnoboa…
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Beginner Tarantula Species Stigma
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I've spoken often over the years about how hobby stigmas keep some folks from trying out Old World tarantula species. However, there is actually a flip side to this issue. Sadly, some hobbyists will ignore so called "beginner species" due to stigmatization. In this episode, we'll discuss how the hobby accidentally renders some species unappealing t…
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My Tarantulas With the Best Feeding Responses
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In this episode, I'll discuss the species I keep that really bring the fun during feeding time. We'll also talk how to safely work with a tarantula that has a particularly lively feeding response. A huge thank you to Jennifer Thomas for the podcast topic suggestion! Interested in spider taxonomy? Check out Arácnido.…
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Genus Nhandu Care and Discussion
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In today's episode, I'll discuss the care and share my experiences with three species of Nhandu: N. chromatus, N. tripepii, and N. coloratovillosus.על ידי Tom Moran
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Some Tips on Keeping Roach Colonies (and Keeping Crickets Alive!)
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In this episode, I talk about how Billie and I set up and keep our B. dubia and B. lateralis roach colonies. I'll also talk a bit about how I manage to keep my crickets alive. A huge thanks to Matthew Kołodziejski for the topic suggestion! Be sure to check out the Tarantula Talk Facebook group for all things tarantulas!…
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After posting up my video and podcast about Old World tarantulas, I received some interesting comments and questions about ways to reduce the risks of keeping them. In this episode, I'll discuss some of the more common ideas and weigh in on whether they make sense or are mearly overkill.על ידי Tom Moran
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The Urticating Hairs of New World Tarantulas
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The impetus for this podcast is two-fold: first off, I’ve had a LOT of folks over the years ask me to cover urticating setae more thoroughly. Secondly, after posting my video on Old World species, several folks commented that they avoid New Worlds because of the hairs. Many have pointed out that, as a hobby, we spend so much time talking about veno…
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The Easiest Tarantula Species to Grow Up from Slings
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Recently, I was chatting with a fellow keeper about some of the almost "foolproof" slings that are easy to raise to adulthood. These are the species that don't start off too tiny, eat great, grow fairly quickly, and are quite hardy overall. After giving it some thought, I realized that there are several species that fit this bill. In this episode, …
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Clearing the Air - My Thoughts on Bioactive Enclosures and Digging Up Tarantulas
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Every once in a while, someone will get the wrong idea from something I've said. Unfortunately, I don't always draw a hard line when it comes to many topics, which can apparently leave my personal view on some subjects up to interpretation. In this episode, I’ll discuss my thoughts on two topics that have come up quite a bit recently and try to cla…
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Patience Is a Virtue - The Importance of Staying Calm in the Tarantula Hobby
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Tarantulas may be very easy to keep and low maintenance, but they sure have a tendency to do things slowly and on their own schedules. In this episode, we talk about some common hobby situations that require that keepers show patience.על ידי Tom Moran
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Monster Spiders! The Largest Tarantulas in My Collection
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Well, since we spent a previous episode talking about some of the more diminutive species I keep, I figured that it would be fun to talk about the giants in this episode! What are the biggest tarantulas in my collection? In this episode, you'll find out.על ידי Tom Moran
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The Itsy Bitsy Spider - Tips for Raising Tiny Slings
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First, I talk a bit about a recent mishap that I had involving one of my slings. Then, although I've created a few sling guides, I've had a lot of folks ask me for specific advice on how to raise the tinies of slings. In this episode, I share some of the tips and tricks I use when growing up the wee ones.…
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Tarantula Species That Failed to Excite Me...At First
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I take a lot of ribbing for saying that every species of tarantula I talk about is "one of my favorites." The truth is, I've enjoyed keeping every species I've ever raised. However, over the years, many folks have asked if there is any species that I don't like, and the answer is...complicated. In this podcast, I talk about the species that I faile…
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Tom's Little Spiders - A Discussion of the "Dwarf" Species I've Kept
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I often get folks asking me to do a podcast or video on the many dwarf tarantulas out there. Well for years I struggled to put one together because a) there are so many out there that I haven't kept and b) there is a lot of debate over what constitutes a "dwarf" tarantula. In this episode, I talk about the smaller species of spiders that I've kept …
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Having a System to Keep Your Tarantulas Hydrated
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Yes, I think that all tarantulas should be given water dishes. However, in the great debate over whether they are "needed" or not, some important points are often overlooked. In this episode, we talk about creating a system to keep your tarantulas adequately hydrated.על ידי Tom Moran
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My 15 Favorite Tarantulas That I Keep...For Now 2023
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Way back in November of 2018, I decided to make a list of the top 15 favorite tarantulas in my collection. At that time, I freely admitted that the list would likely change as time went on (heck, I wanted to change it shortly after posting it!). Well, in this episode, I revisit the question "which are your favorite tarantulas" and put together anot…
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Safe Pest Control for Tarantula Keepers ft. Billie
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We've all been there...after discovering an unwanted pest, you recognize that the time has come to treat for it. Whether it be roaches, fleas, lice, or even ants, we all panic at the thought of an exterminator coming in and spraying chemicals that could kill our pets. In this episode, Billie joins us to discuss her experience as a pest control comp…
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10 Things Around Your Home That Could be Dangerous for Your Tarantulas
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In this episode, we discuss ten hazards keepers should be aware of when keeping tarantulas.על ידי Tom Moran
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Tarantula Lifespans and Feeding Regimes
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I often get asked how long a certain species of tarantula lives for, and I sometimes struggle with the response as there are many variables that can lead to longer or shorter lifespans. I also think that some hobbyists set themselves up for disappointment when they assume that their spider will live to the older estimates given online. In this epis…
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A Chat with Dillon from Animals At Home!
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Back in 2019, I was a guest on the Animals at Home Podcast, and I had an absolute blast talking to the host, Dillon, about the tarantula hobby. At the end of the interview, we agreed that should Dillon ever decide to get his first tarantula, we should get back together to answer some of his questions. Well, a full pandemic later, and that time has …
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The Tarantula Hobby Exam Part 3
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The third part of the Tarantula exam series is here! This time around, we have some scenarios about tarantula care as well as some involving other aspects of the tarantula hobby. Enjoy!על ידי Tom Moran
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Why You Need a Curtain-Web Spider - Husbandry Notes on Dipluridae
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Okay, so I'm not really going to try to sell folks on keeping curtain-web spiders, but I do think that many tarantula keepers would find a lot to love about these huge, heavily-webbing spiders. In this episode, I discuss their care, setup, and temperament and explain why I think that they make awesome spiders to keep. Dipluridae feeding compilation…
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The Truth About Old World Tarantulas
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Old World tarantulas - they're "aggressive", they're "dangerous", and they're "deadly"...right? WRONG. In this episode, we'll discuss Old World tarantulas and their bad reputation. I will share my experiences with keeping Old Worlds as well as some tips for minimizing any risk when working with this misunderstood an unfairly villianized group of sp…
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In this episode, we talk about care for the genus Brachypelma and I share my observations on the species that I currrently keep.על ידי Tom Moran
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A Conversation with Veterinarian Dr. Andy Anderson about Tarantula Health Pt. 2
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Part two of my discussion with veterinarian Dr. Andy Anderson. In this episode, he discusses: Injuries that he's treated The "Tarantula ICU" Tarantula Euthanasia The state of veterinary medicine in the US How to find a vet for your spiderעל ידי Tom Moran
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