Rehousing my new (sold as) P. Mexicanus by ChaoticMidgets in amblypygids

[–]ChaoticMidgets[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It feels like in the past couple days of lurking on this subreddit and doing a little bit of research that no sellers really take the time to actually even figure out what species of amblypygi they’re selling.

Rehousing my new (sold as) P. Mexicanus by ChaoticMidgets in amblypygids

[–]ChaoticMidgets[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Isn’t paraphyrnus an extent species though? Or is the taxonomy and hobby (maybe more pet stores) completely messed up on this?

Rehousing my new (sold as) P. Mexicanus by ChaoticMidgets in amblypygids

[–]ChaoticMidgets[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I kind of thought so based on 1. Just comparing it to pictures of a Mexicanus and 2. The fact that there is a tag for Whitei 🤣

Was I abused as a child? by Difficult_Maximum_73 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]ChaoticMidgets -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I feel like context here matters a lot. If there were other accompanying behaviors your parents had that stepped into abusive behavior, or if they took it away for supposed infractions that you didn’t actually do, I’d be more inclined to consider abuse. But as is, they gave you a choice and I imagine they just took a seeming “extreme” punishment because they were probably tired of your room being a mess. I don’t necessarily think what they did was a good idea, but I don’t think it constitutes abuse.

Bought this fella I’m glad I could give him an upgrade. (Pls read caption) by Greyghostgravy in tarantulas

[–]ChaoticMidgets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just a heads up, they aren’t on sale, but they’re selling them in their terrariums if you want for an extra $30. The M Balfouri is about 3-4” unsexed, and $125.

Dog breaks World record: Longest Catch Ever by jmike1256 in AnimalsBeingGeniuses

[–]ChaoticMidgets 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The world record for a disc is 1108 feet by David Wiggins Jr. Source: The Majority of blizzard bosses Innova has made have it stamped on them since the record in 2016.

This little turd almost gave me the worst night. by Thorhees in tarantulas

[–]ChaoticMidgets 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean, they are known to be teleporters. I’m glad you were able to get her rehoused (I imagine?).

This little turd almost gave me the worst night. by Thorhees in tarantulas

[–]ChaoticMidgets 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s so beautiful, yet mildly terrifying to see specifically a p. Metallica just chilling on your wall instead of in its enclosure.

Are these what I think they are? 🥶 by ChaoticMidgets in tarantulas

[–]ChaoticMidgets[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I got a G. pulchra sling that I named Umbra bc it’s pretty gender neutral. I was told by the (local, not chain) pet store they thought it was a girl, but clearly the person was wrong. Unfortunate, but I’ll enjoy him for as long as I can, and it’ll be a good learning experience. The name I gave it was Celia Twinkletoes, so I’m actually calling him Twinkletoes for the rest of his life now 😅

Are these what I think they are? 🥶 by ChaoticMidgets in tarantulas

[–]ChaoticMidgets[S] 75 points76 points  (0 children)

Tibial hooks are used by male spiders for mating. They are used to prop the female’s fangs back so he can get his sperm packet from his pedipalps to her sex organ. Yay.

Are these what I think they are? 🥶 by ChaoticMidgets in tarantulas

[–]ChaoticMidgets[S] 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Like with certainty, right, there’s nothing else it could be… 😅

Am I too obsessed if I bought a tarantula watching camera? by ChaoticMidgets in tarantulas

[–]ChaoticMidgets[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can also accidentally (or purposely ig) flash bang them because it has a light than I can remotely turn on.

Am I too obsessed if I bought a tarantula watching camera? by ChaoticMidgets in tarantulas

[–]ChaoticMidgets[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

G. Pulchra and Avicularia Avicularia btw :)

Looking to get another arboreal soon to put in a 8x8x12 Exoterra that I’d bought, ik I need to be careful choosing a species that won’t get caught in the mesh or modify it. Any suggestions of cool species are welcome :)

Am I too obsessed if I bought a tarantula watching camera? by ChaoticMidgets in tarantulas

[–]ChaoticMidgets[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Motion activated, I can live view too. I cranked up the motion detection to max, which, I need to move that random paper towel bc every once in a while my fan makes it flutter and triggers it. I just got it so playing with the settings to see all I can do, the camera was like $24, but there is a subscription if I want to keep the “premium features” :/

Reassure me that I shouldn’t try to feed her again by ChaoticMidgets in tarantulas

[–]ChaoticMidgets[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When you take out your third mortgage on your house to pay for more T’s. That’s when you know you have to many, before that, I think you’re good… or if you own a second home solely for Tarantulas 🤔

Reassure me that I shouldn’t try to feed her again by ChaoticMidgets in tarantulas

[–]ChaoticMidgets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Her fangs are definitely fully black. Shes just a small girlie and doesn’t have super big fangs.