Do anyone else’s Ts do this?

[SkatesSpidersStories]

Do anyone else’s Ts do a little “happy dance” when they’ve eaten a full meal?

 

[Nightstalker47]

Yes, they all do...typically just after catching the prey item. They are basically just webbing it all up into a ball.

 

[SkatesSpidersStories]

Yes, they all do...typically just after catching the prey item. They are basically just webbing it all up into a ball.

Cool! I saw Sif do it for the first time today!

 

[Minty]

The so called happy dance is a well known phenomenon in the hobby.

 

[SkatesSpidersStories]

The so called happy dance is a well known phenomenon in the hobby.

I’ve seen it in described and shown in videos on YouTube, but it’s fun to have seen it in person. Didn’t know it was so common.

I’m a newbie so please forgive the ignorance.

 

[Ungoliant]

Do anyone else’s Ts do a little “happy dance” when they’ve eaten a full meal?

If you're happy and you know it, spin around!
If you're happy and you know it, spin around!
If you're happy and you know it, then your legs will surely show it.
If you're happy and you know it, spin around!

If you're happy and you know it, wrap your prey!
If you're happy and you know it, wrap your prey!
If you're happy and you know it, then your silk will surely show it.
If you're happy and you know it, wrap your prey!

If you're happy and you know it, mash it up!
If you're happy and you know it, mash it up!
If you're happy and you know it, then your fangs will surely show it.
If you're happy and you know it, mash it up!

 

[Tenebrarius]

sometimes they won't dance in front of you.... tarantula dancing is a very scientific observation, purely empirical. The greeks themselves posed many philosophical questions about the happy dance.

In all seriousness the weird things Ts do will never cease to amaze me, whether it be laser beam poop or dancing. (I should start a tarantula ballet)

 

[SkatesSpidersStories]

sometimes they won't dance in front of you.... tarantula dancing is a very scientific observation, purely empirical. The greeks themselves posed many philosophical questions about the happy dance.

In all seriousness the weird things Ts do will never cease to amaze me, whether it be laser beam poop or dancing. (I should start a tarantula ballet)

Haha. They are funny alien critters indeed. ^_^ Looking forward to the ride as a new owner!

 

[Vanisher]

Yes, Platon did!!

 

[viper69]

No, only yours does that movement. The YouTube videos are propaganda from the Salsa Alliance.

 

[SonsofArachne]

You should see a big T. stirmi do it. Mine looks big enough in normal pose, but when she raises up it's like 'Whoa, you are a big girl' Lol.

 

[SkatesSpidersStories]

No, only yours does that movement. The YouTube videos are propaganda from the Salsa Alliance.

Haha. Well, I AM new to this and thought it was one of those things where some did it and some didn’t. I didn’t know it was practically universal.

 

[viper69]

Haha. Well, I AM new to this and thought it was one of those things where some did it and some didn’t. I didn’t know it was practically universal.

I know you are new, I remember another post of yours, tha's why I made a joke.

While the exact reason isn't known, some speculate there are a few reasons- holding down the prey so it doesn't get away, that one is a bit obvious. The less obvious speculation is some believe the laying down of silk helps ward off predators such as ants while they eat. As you MAY have noticed they drop silk 360, and remain inside that circle until they are finished.

 

[SkatesSpidersStories]

I know you are new, I remember another post of yours, tha's why I made a joke.

While the exact reason isn't known, some speculate there are a few reasons- holding down the prey so it doesn't get away, that one is a bit obvious. The less obvious speculation is some believe the laying down of silk helps ward off predators such as ants while they eat. As you MAY have noticed they drop silk 360, and remain inside that circle until they are finished.

Cool!

 

[SonsofArachne]

I know you are new, I remember another post of yours, tha's why I made a joke.

While the exact reason isn't known, some speculate there are a few reasons- holding down the prey so it doesn't get away, that one is a bit obvious. The less obvious speculation is some believe the laying down of silk helps ward off predators such as ants while they eat. As you MAY have noticed they drop silk 360, and remain inside that circle until they are finished.

I heard some say it's to keep dirt off their prey, not sure if I buy it though. It's not like they wallow in the dirt while they're eating.

 

[Nightstalker47]

I know you are new, I remember another post of yours, tha's why I made a joke.

While the exact reason isn't known, some speculate there are a few reasons- holding down the prey so it doesn't get away, that one is a bit obvious. The less obvious speculation is some believe the laying down of silk helps ward off predators such as ants while they eat. As you MAY have noticed they drop silk 360, and remain inside that circle until they are finished.

There's also the fact that they liquefy their prey and then suck it up, the webbing helps hold it all together.

 

[cold blood]

Do anyone else’s Ts do a little “happy dance” when they’ve eaten a full meal?

All ts do....this is part of the process of turning prey into a nice round bolus....a bolus is formed like that by webbing.

 

[Darth Molt]

I heard some say it's to keep dirt off their prey, not sure if I buy it though. It's not like they wallow in the dirt while they're eating.

I don’t think it’s for dirt I think they do that to keep bugs away such as ants

 

[EtienneN]

Happy dances are cute, but I love when Ts groom their itty bitty footsies. I could watch them do it all day.

 

[SkatesSpidersStories]

Happy dances are cute, but I love when Ts groom their itty bitty footsies. I could watch them do it all day.

I have yet to see Sif do that! They do have such cute feet though!