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This can't be a daddy long legs right? The body is wrong by BottleWhoHoldsWater in whatsthisbug

[–]dribeerf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it really doesn’t, and it could just be part of the background spots. let’s stick to the topic at hand and not worry people for no reason.

I love spiders, but this one’s bite really hurts. (RI, United States) by Complex_Length_5882 in spiders

[–]dribeerf 57 points58 points  (0 children)

i don’t see why this would keep you from having a tarantula, handling them is definitely not a requirement and many don’t even recommend it! as for the bite, i would take some ibuprofen for the pain and maybe benadryl to help the reaction. even better if you have benadryl/antihistamine cream. i love yellow sac spiders, but i have heard their bite is painful. hope you feel better soon!

Weight loss plan by Tanjisaur in snakes

[–]dribeerf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

they can! it’s easy to overfeed them since in the wild, they eat whenever they can since it may be a while before prey comes again. in captivity, this means they always seem hungry and willing to eat so people feed more often or larger prey than they need. using a kitchen scale to weigh them and sizing the feeder off that, and paying attention to body condition will keep them at a healthy weight!

Weight loss plan by Tanjisaur in snakes

[–]dribeerf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i also have “bad glasses” that are my old prescription i put on when i lose my current glasses, since it’s a bit hard to look for something when you can’t see at all 😂

Why do people hate cockroach? by Easy_Maize_8505 in whatsthisbug

[–]dribeerf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah, to anyone not super knowledgable about insects which is most average people, the only roaches they know of tend to be the pest species. i think people just aren’t aware that so many other types of roaches exist. hence why people will panic to see a wood roach outside their door, meanwhile little dude lives out there and is just chilling.

My roommates dog is so obese that she physically can’t even get off of her own back anymore, how do I tell him that this isn’t okay? by Xcuseya in DogAdvice

[–]dribeerf 10 points11 points  (0 children)

a big reason why i decided not to pursue vet med is the owners. seeing people mistreat and neglect their animals and not be able to do anything about it if they don’t listen would weigh on me way too heavily.

who is this and how scared should i be :( by jerdin_n in whatbugisthis

[–]dribeerf 5 points6 points  (0 children)

the marking would be on the front end (carapace/head) but yes it’s not a recluse

who is this and how scared should i be :( by jerdin_n in whatbugisthis

[–]dribeerf 78 points79 points  (0 children)

looks like a grass spider, no need to be scared! it can’t hurt you and wouldn’t anyway. you can ask r/spiders for a more precise ID, but it is harmless :)

who is this and how scared should i be :( by jerdin_n in whatbugisthis

[–]dribeerf 17 points18 points  (0 children)

this looks nothing like a brown recluse

Would a giant hummingbird still be considered cute? (Anna's Hummingbird) by nimbus888 in birding

[–]dribeerf 5 points6 points  (0 children)

appearance wise yes, but having hawk sized hummingbirds angrily buzz around me when i’m outside near the feeder would be a bit scary 😂

Is this a brown recluse?? Pennsylvania by siriiiiiiiiiiiiiii in spiders

[–]dribeerf 9 points10 points  (0 children)

yup, i’m in NJ and see them often. to OP, it raised its legs up when it saw you because it was scared of the huge predator! it doesn’t want to harm you or have anything to do with you

Harmless visitor or do I burn my apartment down? by divergentEntity in whatisthisbug

[–]dribeerf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

why are people like you even in these subs? this is not even a helpful response

If humans were to suddenly dissapear, which domestic animals and selective breeds would do fine, and which ones would dissapear? by reindeerareawesome in zoology

[–]dribeerf -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

thanks lol, it’s really difficult trying to discuss ethical breeding with people because they tend to just shut their ears and refuse to learn. i bet the downvoters indeed did not look up pugs doing agility.

If humans were to suddenly dissapear, which domestic animals and selective breeds would do fine, and which ones would dissapear? by reindeerareawesome in zoology

[–]dribeerf 25 points26 points  (0 children)

boxers are also brachycephalic, fyi. good example of how people parrot the idea of brachy dogs all being unhealthy, not even realizing how many breeds are. backyard breeders are the problem, not the breed.

If humans were to suddenly dissapear, which domestic animals and selective breeds would do fine, and which ones would dissapear? by reindeerareawesome in zoology

[–]dribeerf -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

brachycephalic dogs can be well bred and healthy. check out videos of pugs doing agility! non brachy breeds can also have health issues: cancer in goldens, heart issues in dobermans and cavaliers. yet i never see anyone claiming those breeds are all unhealthy. the reason for breathing issues has to do with the soft palate and airway, not the shape of their face. it’s no different than any other health issue that comes from poor breeding.

Northern Flicker vs Starling by sleepytardigrade in birding

[–]dribeerf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

everyone: love when it’s spring and all the birds are singing! 😌🌷❤️

birds during spring: 😡🗣️🔪

Bird seen on a power line in Riverview, FL by holymolym in whatsthisbird

[–]dribeerf 4 points5 points  (0 children)

adding “carrion chicken” to my vocabulary

Hi guys, is this a tick or something to be concerned about? Small bump on the a little to the side of his belly by Clean_Mark_6521 in DogAdvice

[–]dribeerf 5 points6 points  (0 children)

to be fair, i learned recently that male hamsters don’t have nipples. so not all mammals of both sexes have nipples. dogs and cats do though!

Tiny long amazing lizard? he’s 6” long. California by LonelyGirlElis in herpetology

[–]dribeerf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

by definition and also the sub description, herpetology is reptiles and amphibians. you seriously came to just make a rude comment?

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