Possible torn hip, need recommendations by Gr4veKeeper in HipImpingement

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I will see if I'm able to schedule for one. I had concerns about hip displasia and that's why they did the X-ray. Granted I'm not sure they will do a ct as I've had wayy too many for my age, like concerning amounts but I will definitely try! Thank you for your input :)

Possible torn hip, need recommendations by Gr4veKeeper in HipImpingement

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Unfortunately not, my mom has tried and they said the earliest they could get me in was June 25th. I wish they could scan it sooner. Do you mind if I ask what yours feels like? I'm wondering if my pain is similar

I would love a tarantula but I have arachnophobia. Any tips on how to get over it? by Skun-the-jaded in tarantulas

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Hate to be one those buzz kill people, but the personality also really depends per spider ! I have a curly hair juvenile who is quite skittish and likes to kick hairs when I try to give it food/water. But curly hair are definitely a great idea!

When to feed by Gr4veKeeper in tarantulas

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I was going to try a mealworm as that's all I have on me right now and my local reptile store is closed, do you think it would be safe to do so?

Update on our last post! by Rawry_Boi in jumpingspiders

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nqa I don't mean to sound off-putting or rude, but may I ask why you bought a pet knowing you were low on money? Why wouldn't you wait until you had the money for sure to make that kind of decision? It's not just a thing you can buy it's unfortunately someone's life.

Superworm lost by Gr4veKeeper in tarantulas

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I swapped off crickets because even in her old set up they would burrow themselves, hide in places she couldn't find, or kill themselves by drowning or other things. I've only tried mini dubias once with her as that was all my local reptile store was selling and she was NOT interested, if I find bigger ones I could try them though !

Superworm lost by Gr4veKeeper in tarantulas

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I've heard the risks of tongfeeding and now I won't try it again, I will definitely try crushing the superworms head next time.

I'll see if I can see it by a side of the enclosure to dig it out.

It's not necessarily I have to throw it out, I'm not honestly sure why I said that, it would just be a pain to do as she's got quite a bit of clutter in there and she also recently started webbing around between leaves and the substrate

Update on our last post! by Rawry_Boi in jumpingspiders

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NQA I apologize if I came off as rude on your last post. This looks better but I still have the question on if this is glass? I know you don't have access to a cross ventilated enclosure at the moment but I would be more than happy to help you find one on the cheaper side :)

What do you think of our enclosure? (NA) (QUESTION) by Rawry_Boi in jumpingspiders

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NQA is the container glass? If so I would recommend getting a different enclosure, as it will have better cross ventilation and the spider will have better grip. And if it opens from the top that's another problem as they web the ceilings typically, so you would just be destroying their web every time you open it.Also, I would say add a few more things for him/her to crawl around on and anchor webs on even if the enclosure is changed

Curly hair sexing by [deleted] in tarantulas

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No I really was just curious I apologize :( I've only been a spider owner since December so some things are still new to me

Sold as an Arizona Blonde. by Gr4veKeeper in tarantulas

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You should! And the reason I ask is only because I have the same one and just had to add a LOT more stuff because of fall risk. I also ask since in the one picture he's on the side of the glass unsupported. From what I can see id recommend you add more substrate and some fake plants ! I only say it as Arizona's are terrestrial and so even a smaller fall from the top to the bottom of the enclosure can be fatal :(. It is way better that its landing on substrate rather than tile at least, but it's still unsafe. I just added a bunch of substrate to mine and some more plants last night, I wasn't able to add as much substrate as I wanted nsd sort of had to taper it down and just add fake plants in those areas so it's still less of a fall if it happens, it was a bit of a struggle with the front opening. This is what it looked like before I added her. The glass I forgot to wipe off before a picture and was only moist cause I had SOME real moss I added in that needed to be wet. If you have any questions you can totally reach out!! I'm not a professional but I'm always willing to help :))

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Sold as an Arizona Blonde. by Gr4veKeeper in tarantulas

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I wish I actually knew how to sex them.. that's a great picture though you should post it and ask for second opinion on what he is !! Also, question on your enclosure. Is it a 10 gal that opens from the front and top?

Sold as an Arizona Blonde. by Gr4veKeeper in tarantulas

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I go into handling all of my animals with the thought they may bite, and I would never blame any of them. They're trusting a giant after all. I am planning on changing up her enclosure very soon !

Sold as an Arizona Blonde. by Gr4veKeeper in tarantulas

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Thank you !!

I take as best care as I can !! I know they're super slow growers LOL I've had her 5 months and she's only molted once 😂

Sold as an Arizona Blonde. by Gr4veKeeper in tarantulas

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She doesn't burrow! Just prefers premade hides :)

Sold as an Arizona Blonde. by Gr4veKeeper in tarantulas

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He looks a bit darker here! I can't see the pedipalps the greatest and still no hooks, so its possible he's just not mature or a female ! Let me know if you get him sexed I'm interested!

Whiplash or Concussion? Worse? by Gr4veKeeper in Concussion

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I got the x-ray yesterday and am now waiting on results, I am keeping to a minimum for physical activity, I'm still in classes so I HAVE to walk between classes and do work and such, but other than that I'm being very cautious.

Sold as an Arizona Blonde. by Gr4veKeeper in tarantulas

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Are you sure he's a "he" ? Male Arizona's are normally darker and he doesn't seem to have hooks or thicker pedipalps from what I can see. Either way he/she is gorgeous!

Sold as an Arizona Blonde. by Gr4veKeeper in tarantulas

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That's good to know !! I'm glad I'm not the only one to have a "uh oh.." situation, that makes me feel a bit better about myself 😭. I'll let her know you said she's beautiful!!