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what a great picture! thanks

what also bears mentioning are secondary infections from the bite itself and not due from the envenomation (is that a word?). some of those can cause swelling and necrotic tissue. often dirt and bacteria will do more damage than the venom. i think maybe that is why the OP mentioned tetnus

i am in van nuys ca. they are all over. not too many of the geos. (by the web sac) none the less tons........ just even on my cars, my back fence, the garage, under the house, the wood pyle........... you name it they are here. have all you want. just let me know when your coming so i can bring...

thanks eddie what a great party! you were a most gracious host. and as ogershock pointed out that is a perfect hibiscus plant by the kitchen door, absolutely no white fly. very rare. also thanks jules for the mm rosie he sure is a hansome guy.

are there foxes in the area?

some of our local people meet for hikes, hunts, and bbq's and such. we started a kind of local group called scabies. if i had to go somewhere i am sure i could get someone from there to watch them. you might consider finding someone on ab thats local to you, and you could return the favor.

i agree with thoth. it is simply none of her buisness. there is no need to be confrontational about it though. you really do not need that stress. they are with a family member is the perfect response. just be careful about sharing topic at work.

wow! a convert is well worth it. coyote kill is good too.... unless you recognize the dinner. sometimes that draws other bugs.

i only have the one he sent me so i could fwd it directly in case it was reduced by photo bucket. i am on dial-up. thanks i will tell him. is it a good one to collect?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v411/lizmotobike/Black__Red_Bug.jpg okay this was sent to me from a buddy in near prescott arizona. any ideas? looks like it flys but ? http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v411/lizmotobike/?action=view&current=Black__Red_Bug.jpg

hey mizm, i am so sorry i could not make this last one. my dog was sick and has passed. i really was looking fwd to meeting you. i remember your posts at spidertalk. good info. doesn't anyone have pics? how did it go? i guess it must of been fun as everyone seems to be recovering quietly.

when i got my rosie she had not had food or water on a reg basis (that i know of) for 4 mos. there was no water dish so i doubt she had liquid for longer than that. attacked every little movement at all. she got ten crickets right away, as i did not know any better, and she ate them all, 3 at a...

well most "bats" are a tad rabid. thats why when the invasion occurs we will be packing the mandatory 21 innocolations for the san fran crowd. yes i know there is a shorter drug treatment now, but thats no fun! the old shots go in the belly.............mwaahhhaaahhhaa........:D my L. para's...

abyss_X3 - :wall: yes thank you for spelling me! see i knew i left someone out!

wow! they are not even including the faux web*? oops maybe they are saving it for another get to-gether *( fake stretchy web = translation for sf bats)

thanks I had a great time. It was so nice to see all of you face to face:eek: j/k 1. special thanks to Johnny the perfect host. he opened his house to us like we were family. a real gentleman. (I am so sure he is crying about that now! - j/k hopefully) 2. Andrew for...

potting soil has some natural woods that are not good for your T. here is a link i found using the SEARCH function. it has an answer in it to your question by the authors to the The Tarantulas' keepers guide. pure peat is the best . some people like the coconut stuff...

Wow, maybe everyone should relax a bit. I do see both sides. I too was afraid of getting attacked for a when i first started. but often I notice that people read too much into things. and often people think that what is a gentle reminder is a flame. Mizm is and has been very helpful to all...

i have used duct tape to remove the urticating hairs on my arms and hands. better than nothing. it is much easier to go to pep boys and get gloves. like in a doctors office. i don't think you meant this, but i would like to state the obvious, never use tape on the T!