Sam Akin's pet tarantula, Charlotte, climbs up his arm at 419 S. Buchanan Thursday, July 19, 2013. Akin, an Cub Scout with Pack 3 in Enid, received the unusual birthday gift from his sister last week. (Staff Photo by BONNIE VCULEK)

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