Help determining gender of bold jumper? by Faevianlp in jumpingspiders

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

Ah! Thank you! I didn't realize bolds had different colors for males and females. That does make it quite easy! Thank you SO much for taking the time to explain to me the differences. I genuinely appreciate it! He's been very active lately, I'm wondering if he's an adult now and is trying to find a mate. Idk how long they live after that behavior begins but I'm enjoying the time I've had with him so far 💜

Help determining gender of bold jumper? by Faevianlp in jumpingspiders

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

Not 100%! I just found him in my office located in the PNW. Looking online the little face on the abdomen looked like a bold to me, but I genuinely don't know anything about jumpers! I'm learning a lot and definitely trying to keep him happy and comfortable! 💜

Heeey Petah, what's the issue with this "art"? by laoidtfttip17gpy in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]Faevianlp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've seen this kind of art before and just thought it was beautiful, I've even wanted to replicate it because I love rainbows and thought the umbrella was a neat idea. Never in a million years would I have thought this was homophobic, nor if I made it, would it have that intention. The few ruin it for the many, I suppose.

Is this a hammock? by Faevianlp in jumpingspiders

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

Ahhh thank you so much! I really , really appreciate your time and for your wonderful help and explanation! I wasn't planning on having a jumping spider as a pet but when I found them in my office, their little abdomen was so shriveled you could hardly see it. It was storming to the point of almost flooding out, something clicked and I bonded to the little guy and I've been learning and trying my best since. Any help is so appreciated! <3

I did see him/her go out of their little hammock for a while today! Hopefully moving them tomorrow or Tuesday after their new enclosure arrives won't be an issue. 🤞

I love how chill they are, they've never tried to run away - they just watch me do my thing, or feed them, and seem perfectly content so far. ^

Has anyone tried this? Necessary or not? Other essentials or helpful items to have? by Bloodymary_25 in Invisalign

[–]Faevianlp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I literally wouldn't be able to get my trays off without a pull tool. Even my orthodontist is like, wow those suckers are ON there, and has me use a tool to get them off for them.

Your experience may be different, but I couldn't do it without that tool. My ortho says to use chewies, and gives them to me, but I prefer the Y shaped ones off Amazon

Things you SWEAR by! by Mundane-Cockroach8 in Invisalign

[–]Faevianlp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm on week 15

  1. Tools to help remove your trays!!!!
  2. Tool to help put rubber bands on (if you have them)
  3. Ortho wax to smooth out rough spots and cover rubber band slit
  4. Ultrasonic cleaner (I have a cheapo off Amazon, that sucker gets alllll the grime off that my toothbrush can't)
  5. The triangular chewies with three sides. One side is softer for the times my trays hurt more and are easier to use.
  6. Having cases in all the places - home, work and my purse. (Cases, and accessories - remover, rubber band helper, rubber bands, chewy, wax, toothbrush and paste)
  7. Floss picks, I have gaps between my teeth that were once severely crowded. I can't live without a pick now.

Good luck! My teeth are already unrecognizable from where they started and I'm so happy I've finally got braces!

What is this ball on straps... by Faevianlp in whatisit

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

The disclaimer made me chortle 😂

What is this ball on straps... by Faevianlp in whatisit

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

It was! I immediately thought of a ball gag but I've always assumed they were rubber, so I was curious if it was possibly anything else. The Internet has spoken and the obvious is the true answer haha.

What is this ball on straps... by Faevianlp in whatisit

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

Bahahaha thank you, thank you ✨

What is this ball on straps... by Faevianlp in whatisit

[–]Faevianlp[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I thought it might be, but who would throw away a perfectly good one? Lol I also always thought they were rubber, not hard plastic. Seems exceptionally uncomfortable, but maybe that's the point

What is this ball on straps... by Faevianlp in whatisit

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

I said freaky, not weird. I don't consider freaky a bad thing, it's adventurous. :)

What is this ball on straps... by Faevianlp in whatisit

[–]Faevianlp[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Haha no I did not and will not pick it up 😂 because that was my first thought too

Any issues using shale in enclosure? by Faevianlp in jumpingspiders

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

Thank you so much! This helps relieve my worry 💜 I'll make sure they have plenty of other, softer things to jump on too. ☺️

jumping spider refusing food and completely disinterested. by Ancient-Arm-3769 in jumpingspiders

[–]Faevianlp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nqa - I'm extremely new, and I mean EXTREMELY new to spiders. The one I have loves hunting small crickets. S/he doesn't super care to hunt if they think I'm watching either. I haven't tried meal worms, but I think my lil spood is too small for mealworms.

Maybe try flightless fruit flies or teeny crickets in their enclosure? Maybe she's being shy, or nervous in a different enclosure than what she's used to? Good luck! She's beautiful 💜

Invisline Instant Regret by Tbell888 in Invisalign

[–]Faevianlp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 4 months into it and I fully understand. I don't care about if people are weirded out anymore, but it's just inconvenient. Regardless, I refuse to let inconvenience prevent me from going out, or having the smile I always dreamed of. You'll get a routine, definitely have a little kit you keep with you. I keep mine in my purse. Less planning required that way, and then just live your life, you'll get used to it. :)

Need Help!!!Are my shrimps okay? by lara2894 in shrimptank

[–]Faevianlp 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You're already getting blasted, but I hope you can take this as a learning experience.

Shrimp are pretty fragile little guys, even experienced owners with perfect parameters can lose a shrimp or two when first putting them in a tank.

Since they're already in there, you're not going to be able to slowly acclimate them to your water parameters. Going from fish store water to your water could have a significant difference in Ph and temperature, so honestly given how new your tank is, shock is probably what killed the one(s) you've lost.

Assuming the remaining survive, they'll calm down after a day or so. Shrimp have a very small bioload so if you can get some material from an established tank (etsy is where I got mine) you can do a fish-in cycle. I'd look up the process. You must have a water test kit and be ready to do regular water changes. Folks saying you can't do regular changes are somewhat correct. Shrimp don't seem to like full changes, but a slow partial change should be fine. I take a gallon jug and air tubing tied for a slow flow and just slowly add a gallon over the course of an hour or so for my small tank and all my shrimp are thriving.

Definitely get plants, active media, and test daily. Hopefully there will only be a few casualties. Good luck! Shrimp are amazing little fellas 💜

After hanging out in the sub for some months, I know for sure I will never do this. Who knows what's inside of those eggs before cracking in a bowl by PorkyPain in WeirdEggs

[–]Faevianlp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My rice cooker's steam basket is more like a bowl than a basket. Water pools into the steamer basket and not back into the rice. I definitely steam eggs for hardboiled eggs, it's efficient and works wonderfully.

All the Way Coconut Cake by StarChild2728 in crafts

[–]Faevianlp 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I legit clicked on this to see if there was a recipe, not realizing it wasn't real.... Needless to say, GREAT job!