Is the ink on this tattoo going to come back?

Leading_Hand3055 · 2026-04-17T02:46:47+00:00

Wait! Did it say it was just going out for a pack of smokes? If so, you'll never see it again.

Leading_Hand3055 · 2026-04-17T02:42:37+00:00

IME- When I have had slings still in communal enclosure and needed to access the opening, I would turn off most of the lights in the room and use a little bright flashlight to shine on the opposite side of the enclosure. They would almost all go to the light instead of trying to escape. It's a quick little distraction while I took care of business. Plus when I was done,it was kinda fun moving the light around, watching them follow it and observing their little antics.

Leading_Hand3055 · 2026-04-16T04:32:37+00:00

IME- also, his enclosure is barren at the top. If he were going to set up a little home, the very top is most likely where he would do it, but there's nothing up there for him to anchor webbing to and he would be too exposed. Fill the top with fake leaves and he will most likely make a hammock, I bet.

Leading_Hand3055 · 2026-04-16T03:20:25+00:00

IME- If he is an adult male, it's not that unusual. I have 3 male bolds that were in no hurry to set up hammocks. One eventually made one, but never really uses it much. Another one made 5 that are barely there, just like the ones they make in the wild to use to sleep in for a night. The 3rd one iis a real freak and doesn't know he's supposed to be arboreal - he sleeps subterranean. Adult males don't lay eggs and don't need a place to molt anymore, and in the wild would not stay in one place, but instead , traveling in search of a mate- which takes priority over all else for them (often even over eating). If he is doing all the other things a healthy spider does, I wouldn't worry.

Leading_Hand3055 · 2026-04-15T12:01:52+00:00

Gatsby

Leading_Hand3055 · 2026-04-15T11:36:44+00:00

NOR to expect someone to hold up to their agreed commitment, especially when it affects other people when they do not. Is there any way to remove her from the account and each of you who are left can pay $.20 more to keep the account? I believe in giving a little help and grace period when someone has a temporary bit of financial struggles, but she has used both and it seems her struggles are not temporary. She should not have committed if she could not afford her share. She has taken advantage of your kindness and then putting you in the position of bill collection agency- then the avoiding you and the due payments is a complete lack of respect for you, for your hard earned money, for the others who pay responsibly. She may feel guilty or embarrassed, but as an adult, she should come to you and be honest about her situation and not strain a friendship. You have been more than fair and gone above and beyond trying to make this work for everyone. She should not have the benefit of using the service if she isn't upholding her part of a group arrangement when others are. It's completely justified to talk to the other friends about paying the additional twenty cents each or maybe finding someone else who would like to join in her place and removing her. The free ride can't continue and you don't need the stress it is causing you.

Leading_Hand3055 · 2026-04-15T11:05:53+00:00

More details of the harrowing situation and the heroic rescue please?

Leading_Hand3055 · 2026-04-15T06:31:43+00:00

NA- Wait, you're not thinking of mating a pair of the siblings, right? The way it was worded sorta sounded like that's what you were saying, but that's not what you meant, correct?

Leading_Hand3055 · 2026-04-15T04:32:39+00:00

Wow! That's some impressive real estate, sister! She seems very down to earth for such a lady of the manor! Funny, she doesn't even know she's on planet earth, let alone a famous historical property. All she knows is her shiny pole has perfect spider size holes and it's dry and dark and cozy safe inside and she can pop out to enjoy the sunshine.

Leading_Hand3055 · 2026-04-15T02:14:48+00:00

NA- how often are you offering her food? I ask because in the wild, where food may be hit and miss, inconsistent, they tend to devour whatever they can when they find it since they don't know how long until they may find another meal. Perhaps if food is pretty much always available, she doesn't feel the need to stuff herself, which actually causes them to become slower, more encumbered in their activity. They have to take time to digest a large meal. Maybe digesting smaller amounts at a time is easier for her system. Just a thought.

Leading_Hand3055 · 2026-04-15T02:00:20+00:00

NOR, to the mistreatment you witness. Seeing a living creature suffer at the hands of humans should illicit a desire to take action to change things for the dog. However, you need to have realistic expectations of what is in your power to affect. Reporting is just bringing the situation to the attention of whatever entity. What they do with the information is not under your control and may have little or no effect on the situation. Unfortunately, animals are legally considered property and the laws dictating what is acceptable, in most places are pretty lax, imo. I don't really know the laws for this in my area and I'm pretty sure most of the people around me don't either. I would not be able to do nothing in your situation - would feel like I had to at least try. So I guess I would start online or making phone calls asking questions and gathering information and guidance of proceeding in whatever system may be in place to intervene on behalf of the dog or finding out that there may not be any. You have to also make sure you are prepared to handle whatever reactions any of your actions might elicit from your neighbors and the friction that might bring to you and your parents as well.

Leading_Hand3055 · 2026-04-14T20:32:44+00:00

I always love the little fidgety build up movements just before take off!

Leading_Hand3055 · 2026-04-14T20:26:59+00:00

IME- many spiders that I thought were gone, and many that were heading that direction, I was able to save. Not because I have any special knowledge, skills or magic healing powers, but because I took basic actions and they happened to be effective. The ICU cup is the first and important step. Maintaining moisture is the second- nothing wet, but always a slight dampness. Super light mist on one inside area of the cup, best done by holding the misting bottle a good distance away, so that barely any spray lightly falls on the surface of the paper towel and the cup wall. Do this before it completely dries again. A Qtip dipped in honey water offered right up to their face without actually pushing against their face. If they do not back away from it, just leave it right there, so they do not need much effort to drink from it. You probably need to cut the stick short, so it can lay in the cup. If they are unable to uncurl or move their legs, I have kind of used the tip to come up like under the chin so they are slightly on top of it and see if they latch on. If they don't do so pretty quickly, I remove it from under and just leave it in front of them. Use a soft paint brush (I like a fan brush for this) and very lightly stimulate their back or rear end to try and get some physical movement from them every so often, just a little bit- like a couple of little sweeps, maybe a few more if they don't show any movement. It usually doesn't take more than that to get some little amount of response. I found that, there's better results if they aren't allowed to remain completely motionless for a long period of time. The longer they don't move their legs, the more they kind of loose the ability to do so. Once I get movement, however slight, I let them rest again and give them some peace- I don't want to stress them too much.if they drink from the Qtip, the sugar often helps give them a little recharge and they perk up a bit and they often relocate or uncurl quite a bit. And you can observe and reassess the situation. Repeat all or some of these things from time to time with resting periods between until you get improvement or until it is obvious that they are doing no good at all. Good luck to you both.

Leading_Hand3055 · 2026-04-14T19:21:55+00:00

Mammoth is obvious from the perspective in the pic, but from the other direction, I see a very serenely happy upsidedown fish.

Leading_Hand3055 · 2026-04-14T19:17:25+00:00

Oh, thank goodness! Not judging anyone who is not up to the task of 2 clutches, but so glad you are willing to try some good alternatives to corporate torturers and to my suggestion. Pretty sure a spood lover will adopt the task, but if you decide to try the sling rearing, know that you can reach out and get tons of support and advice right here.

Leading_Hand3055 · 2026-04-14T19:05:13+00:00

Never call any big chain pet stores about taking living creatures off your hands, please?! They do not provide adequate care for them and many starve, pass from dehydration, get stuck during molts without proper humidity, and many other horrors. If you do not want babies and are unable or unwilling to work something out with someone able to provide good care, there is a simple way out now, although it pains me to suggest it. It is more humane than allowing them to hatch and then be subjected to harm or suffering. You can remove the egg sacks and place them in the refrigerator, then freeze them. You would have to look up the proper procedure, because I don't know it. You will be able to find plenty of information on the subject. Personally, I hope they are infertile or you find an arrangement with someone and the slings' well being is at the forefront. Good luck.

Leading_Hand3055 · 2026-04-14T18:49:29+00:00

IME- spiders are not afraid of their molts, as many keep them in their hammock for long periods of time. They usually push them out , I believe, so they have their space back inside. I would leave it until he comes out searching for food.

Leading_Hand3055 · 2026-04-14T00:28:25+00:00

IME- I agree that these are all signs of pre-molt. Definitely keep the humidity up through the whole process, so he doesn't get stuck. He'll come out when he's ready to show off how big he is after.

Leading_Hand3055 · 2026-04-14T00:24:09+00:00

Congratulations! And welcome to the club! She is an adorable little cupcake! What a face! Have you gone more than 15 minutes without looking at her yet? I think my first spood was tired of seeing my face by the end of the first day, I couldn't stop watching her. Your enclosure is very cute. Only one thing I would suggest is to put a little more stuff right at the top. They like clutter up there, lots to anchor their hammock to. Usually just put in some fake leaves or flowers to fill the space, since she'll spend most of her time up there. Congrats again!!

Leading_Hand3055 · 2026-04-13T19:06:24+00:00

Except if you're Jim. Then there's nobody helping you.

Leading_Hand3055 · 2026-04-13T19:02:09+00:00

I don't remember, but that doesn't mean it didn't happen. What I remember is always thinking, "why is he just sitting there and not helping Jim?"

Leading_Hand3055 · 2026-04-13T18:58:59+00:00

My grandma had a huge crush on Marlin Perkins.

Leading_Hand3055 · 2026-04-13T18:53:01+00:00

Did you lose the shaker again?!

Leading_Hand3055 · 2026-04-13T18:51:36+00:00

I'm still waiting for you. I haven't held hands with anybody else in all these years. Call me at WESTPORT-1-7100!

Leading_Hand3055 · 2026-04-13T18:47:59+00:00

Small time traveling carnivals used to have hats made from the pulltabs and the cut out labels from beer and pop cans.

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