valkyries Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 I just found out his dad has got him a Tarantula for his birthday this weekend, He doesn't know he's getting it yet lol he wanted one when he was young but couldn't have one coz his sister hates spiders. I can't wait to go home and have a lil play with him be like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkers23 Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 u should put a warning on the title. i wont sleep now tonight ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyries Posted June 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 lol it's cute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 wow - I'm not a fan of spiders but those bigger ones are very spectacular & never having come face to face with one as such (only through a zoo glass case), I'm not sure how I'd react to be honest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devildust76 Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 A friend of ours breeds snakes and spiders and they are fascinatiing. he showed us a shed from one of his spiders and it was whole and looked like a real spider! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahjng Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Is it a red knee ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyries Posted June 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 i can't wait to meet and hold it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyries Posted June 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 no idea he's not getting it till his birthday on monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahjng Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Just showed this to the OH he says your picture looks like a brachypelma Smithi, Mexican red knee tarantula, we had one of those. Very calm and chilled usually, if he or you does get bitten its like a bee sting. If he or she gets scared they can flick their urticating hairs, they don't hurt but can itch a bit. Might be an idea to find out if it's been handled at all, before you have a play lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Aaaagh its horrible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 I have snakes & beardies that like to shed, the snake's skin when they shed is amazing but a spiders shed is fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahjng Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 I know, we started out keeping ours all dated and labelled and organised, I gave up when he called me from a show and said he was bringing ME home a pressie, MY pressie turned out to be tarantulas 22,23,24 & 25, (yeah I never quite understood the logic either ) had to Chuck out the sheds to make room for his new babies. I miss my snakes ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #5 Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Oh, gee, if you want tarantulas come visit! they seem to be the most populous local spider. I've woke up with one "hanging around" because it was apparently warmer inside than out. While they don't bother me, I've chased them off so they don't become play toys for the dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Remind me never to go to TX! I would NOT be able to handle that. I prefer to live where bugs die in the winter! Oh, gee, if you want tarantulas come visit! they seem to be the most populous local spider. I've woke up with one "hanging around" because it was apparently warmer inside than out. While they don't bother me, I've chased them off so they don't become play toys for the dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Thats well cool would love to show it Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobezilla Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Awh it looks so cute Any other spider though and I'm like NO. But that one looks cute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Aww , my friend has a tarantula , I'll have to get a pic to show u :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahjng Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Some tarantula are stunning, have the most amazing colouring, the Venezuelan green bottle blue is amazing especially right after a shed, be careful, they are highly addictive !!! It's very easy to say ok one more, JUST one, and you end up with a wall covered with them, each with their own heat pad or rock, humidity gauge etc etc etc. Oh depending on the type of tank you have (tank with lid or vivarium) either get a lock or a brick, they CAN get out, we lost a couple in the house, found them again again after a while but the hunt is not fun ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sarah Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 *runs from pc screaming like a girl* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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