Three unique Edinburgh pets which were rescued by the Scottish SPCA in 2024 are on a quest to find their forever home.
Most kids and animals lovers will often beg their parents or other half for a kitten or puppy at Christmas but sometimes something a bit different can do the trick.
That was certainly the case for a pair of tarantulas, Oslo and Cairo.
Look away if you’re scared of spiders… Oslo, the curly hair tarantula, and Cairo, the blue baboon tarantula, came into the Edinburgh Rescue and Rehoming Centre earlier this year.
Thankfully they were both adopted, and are settling in really well into their new homes.
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Oslo is a laid-back arachnid, who doesn’t mind being handled at all. In fact, it loves climbing onto its owner’s hands whenever they reach into his enclosure. He likes to spend his time patrolling his vivarium.
Oslo and Cairo are thriving in their new homes.
(Image: Scottish SPCA)
Cairo, on the other hand, is rarely seen and spends most of his time in a hole dug out under bark refuge. The owner was lucky to spot them in the open for the photo. Cairo doesn’t get handled as blue baboons can be fast and very venomous.
Again, look through your fingers if you’re not a fan of creepy crawlies… Diane the scorpion is currently looking for their forever home.
In care at the Edinburgh and Lothians centre, Diane is in need of a knowledgeable home where the owners have done their homework.
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The main requirements for Diane are that the enclosure is secure and can be maintained at an appropriate temperature and humidity.
Scorpions are best kept in a glass aquarium with a good escape-proof, preferably lockable, lid. Many scorpions are very good climbers.
Anyone interested in adopting Diane can view the profile online.