Matt_95 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Posted February 14, 2012 (edited) As some of you would know, I am absolutly terrified of spiders, this has been the case for about 18 months now. I used to LOVE them, I grew up next to the top scientist in regards to spiders in Australia so I think thats where I got it from. We used to walk around our yard and feed inscts to all the spiders that were around the place. He has been describing the Australian Tarantulas so hopefully they will soon have species names rather than localities. I wanted to get over my fear so on Saturday I bought myself 2 Selenotypus sp. "gem fields" slings to raise, they are 1cm long when stretched out from their front leg to their bag legs, so tiny, its unbeleivable that they get 15cm or so! Will take a few years for them to get some size on them but if they are females they will live for 20-30 years! Next I want some Phlogius sp. "Black presly". Edited February 14, 2012 by Matt_95
Hazell Posted February 14, 2012 Report Posted February 14, 2012 They are spectacular and tiny, Soon hopes they grow a bit for you Matt!
Matt_95 Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Posted February 14, 2012 Thanks, they are an arid species so growth will be quite slow, by the end of the year I expect them to only be around 40mm.
Hazell Posted February 14, 2012 Report Posted February 14, 2012 That is pretty slow, but hey- they live for quite a while and picture them when there older.
Matt_95 Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Posted February 14, 2012 Knowing my luck I will have boys, their sole purpose in life is to mate and then die. They only like 3-5 years depending on how fast they grow.I like your profile picture! I have it on my iPod lol.
Hazell Posted February 14, 2012 Report Posted February 14, 2012 Hahaha, Its just a google images one, I got sick of my other. ;)
Sarah Posted February 14, 2012 Report Posted February 14, 2012 Looking good, Matt. (Here is a comment... don't get upset I never leave you comments...)Apparently my comment wasn't deep enough. I'm sorry. I made the effort. Although you HAVE already told me about them..
melbournebetta Posted February 14, 2012 Report Posted February 14, 2012 SPIDERS! MATT!???? Are they hurty ones when they bite? Can you train them to do tricks? SPIDERS? .....they're actually quite beautiful, but me like my arachnoids outside - unless they are dandy. (like a sir)
Matt_95 Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Posted February 14, 2012 Yes lol, I can feel the tug of a new obsession..... Already on the look out for more slings! I keep thinking I feel something on my leg under the sheets! Bit paranoid, maybe keeping them in my room isn't such a good idea. Holy moly! The guy I got these off sold 50+ in 3 days! He should have more later this season! Can't wait, his prices are great!
Fletch Posted February 14, 2012 Report Posted February 14, 2012 Being bitten by one of these guys can vary in results. They are not considered "dangerous". A bite from this can result in a couple of puncture wounds that has a tendency to get infected. You can be sick for a few hours after as well. Then they always say my favourite, "people can die from bee stings" so care must be taken. Please be careful Matt. Mine was nasty. Very quick, VERY strong, mine could lift a glass lid with a brick on it. It stuck it's legs out of corner and lifted with it's back. It would have got out but we tapped the lid on well. It also used to eat live pinkie mice, when it bit the pinkie, the strike was that hard it could break it's back. :-0. It worked for me to get over my fear. Now not scared of spiders but I have a LOT of respect for them. These guys are a solid spider, nasty looking and make a huntsman look like a cuddly kitten.
Matt_95 Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Posted February 14, 2012 No way I will EVER handle them, for the spiders sake and for mine, I don't react well to spider bites, one got me the other night, I got a,headache and pins and needles up my leg. I'll be careful! Got a long way to go before he gets to the stage of lifting a brick, he would fit on my pinkie nail at this stage. They all have different habits, even if they are usually a placid spider they can go berserk for no reason, if you drop them you can burst them abdomen as well. Did you know you can buy funnel webs Paul? A very popular show is selling a species that is 5times more deadly than the Sydney funnel web, no way in hell that's coming anywhere near my house, I can't believe people buy them!I must admit, I've been waiting for your reply! I remember you used to keep one.
Hazell Posted February 14, 2012 Report Posted February 14, 2012 Oh yes Matt! Teach them tricks, They can were tuxedos and top hats. XD
Matt_95 Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Posted February 14, 2012 They can't learn anything they don't even have a proper brain, they can't feel pain either.
Hazell Posted February 14, 2012 Report Posted February 14, 2012 Awww, they sound so.. so primitive. Well at least they look very awesome. ;)
Fletch Posted February 14, 2012 Report Posted February 14, 2012 You may never want to handle them but as he gets bigger you still have to move them to clean their inclosure. It was a very nervous time in our house. They have such HUGE fangs and I could see venom droplets at the end of them sometimes. Very interesting pet. Can't wait untill you see it molt. Freaky to say the least. Just make sure you remove the empty shell and not the spider. :-)
Matt_95 Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Posted February 14, 2012 I didn't even think of that, thanks Paul how did you move yours? I just used a spoon for mine yesterday, what I use for the scorpions as well. I should hopefully have 5 nuda pedelings next week They dont eat the molt afterwards? Can't wait to see them in post molt colors either!
Hazell Posted February 14, 2012 Report Posted February 14, 2012 (edited) that'd be creepy, Say someone comes over you show them the shell You say "hey how cool is this shell!" they say "why is it moving?" Edited February 14, 2012 by Hazell
Fletch Posted February 14, 2012 Report Posted February 14, 2012 No, they don't eat it. Mine was jet black after molting, and hairless. That's how I was certain. Just remember, before they molt, they look dead. Even on there backs with legs curled up. Don't touch them. They are very cranky and vulnerable at this point. I used an ice cream container over them and slide the lid under. Gets harder when they are almost as big as the container. :-)Ps....does your mum know yet????
Matt_95 Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Posted February 14, 2012 I've seen a few moulting sequences on AIF, it looks real interesting. Do you have any pictures of the one you had? Lol who knows, she gave me the parcel but didn't ask what was in it..... They knew I had frogs and I didn't tell them.
Fletch Posted February 14, 2012 Report Posted February 14, 2012 Will see if I can find any. Think I have a few on the computer. Will check later.
melbournebetta Posted February 15, 2012 Report Posted February 15, 2012 My god Matt you do love to tempt fate... Honestly if I was your mother - you could have a bloody miniature pony in your bedroom for all I cared, but I'd be getting the thong out on little 8 leg there. I was just thinking about this thread while I was in the work bathroom and took my shoe off to kill a white tail. THEN I GOT ALL SAD AND WISHED I HADNT KILLED IT Thought of Matt - got the guilts. Then put the shoe back on and forgot about it. Bloody white tails.
Matt_95 Posted February 15, 2012 Author Report Posted February 15, 2012 They're tiny though! I am keeping them in baby food jars! I would of killed it to, they are aggressive and their bites can be necrotic. Plus they don't feel pain ;)
Sarah Posted February 15, 2012 Report Posted February 15, 2012 Oh, Jarrod... I don't know how you find all these videos! I think you're lucky you work from home - I can imagine coworkers hearing all these songs constantly...
Matt_95 Posted February 15, 2012 Author Report Posted February 15, 2012 Bahahahahaha that's gold! I watched it with my mates, it's hilarious!
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