Darlingi has colonized a drain.

[cold blood]

hmm and here i thought the hobby at everything as far as enclosures but the kitchen sink... so we add a bathtub drain instead

A kitchen sink might work, too.:wink:

 

[edgeofthefreak]

I wanted to set up a cupboard + drywall enclosure for a female Kukulcania hibernalis... I'd even paint the drywall with cheap latex paint, and then chip it a little. Make the cupboard just a corner, and your Southern House Spider is right at... err, home.

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

This thread has me thinking of setting my darlingi up in a new enclosure, complete with a bathtub drain hide.

LOl Id take a bite before my baboon spider took my bathroom over. Na no thanks , Drain had no screen? Mine has a screen a big spider could never fit in. I might screen all the air vents too so roaches don't escape get in them and die.

Its near impossible to get a T out of a drain any success OP??

 

[pyro fiend]

LOl Id take a bite before my baboon spider took my bathroom over. Na no thanks , Drain had no screen? Mine has a screen a big spider could never fit in. I might screen all the air vents too so roaches don't escape get in them and die.

Its near impossible to get a T out of a drain any success OP??

my drain has a cross, i cant get my big ol fingers in it [pinkies a 11 so they arnt small lmao] but im sure a spider could take over mine.. but agree id take a bite before a OW took over a room.. tho if a gravid Pterror or Poec got out and i cant find her within a hr....."huuuuunny where moving!"

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

my drain has a cross, i cant get my big ol fingers in it [pinkys and 11 so they arnt small lmao] but im sure a spider could take over mine.. but agree id take a bite before a OW took over a room.. tho if a gravid Pterror or Poec got out and i cant find her within a hr....."hunny where moving!"

Yeah I had a HUGE 8" P ornata loose once, definitely scared my parents mom said catch that huge thing !!!

 

[Bugmom]

OH MY GOD HE IS STILL THERE.

My daughter has showered probably 12 times. We've bathed the dogs. We've washed the hedgehog tank. He is nonetheless STILL LIVING IN THE DRAIN.

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Totally trying the shop vac idea. I think a tampon would still be too slim, and there's no telling how far he's going in the drain when he's not mocking us by making an appearance.

Also interesting to note that he appears to have maintained an internal clock as he doesn't show up during the day. Only at night. The bathroom doesn't get much light at all so even during the day, it's pretty dark without turning the light on.

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---------- Post added 06-27-2015 at 10:56 PM ----------

OH MY GOD HE IS STILL THERE.

My daughter has showered probably 12 times. We've bathed the dogs. We've washed the hedgehog tank. He is nonetheless STILL LIVING IN THE DRAIN.

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---------- Post added 06-27-2015 at 10:51 PM ----------

Totally trying the shop vac idea. I think a tampon would still be too slim, and there's no telling how far he's going in the drain when he's not mocking us by making an appearance.

Also interesting to note that he appears to have maintained an internal clock as he doesn't show up during the day. Only at night. The bathroom doesn't get much light at all so even during the day, it's pretty dark without turning the light on.

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[edgeofthefreak]

"Day 28: The humans still have no idea how I'm doing this. I can keep this up for years!"

 

[sdsnybny]

OH MY GOD HE IS STILL THERE.


[/COLOR]Totally trying the shop vac idea.
Also interesting to note that he appears to have maintained an internal clock as he doesn't show up during the day. Only at night. The bathroom doesn't get much light at all so even during the day, it's pretty dark without turning the light on.

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Glad to hear the little imp is still alive. You might try sucking a knee high stocking (fish net FTW) into the vacuum hose secured by a rubber band. then it would not go any further into the workings of the vacuum if successful. Good Luck

 

[Bugmom]

I got him! Video coming soon.

Things I've learned:
1. Spiders are jerks.
2. C. darlingi can apparently survive anywhere.
3. Superworms don't like thread tied to them.
4. Spider fishing needs to be a thing.
5. Tape lids. When in doubt, add more tape.

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[sdsnybny]

YEAH!!!!!!
spider fishing world champion Bug Mom.

 

[cold blood]

I got him! Video coming soon.

Things I've learned:
1. Spiders are jerks.
2. C. darlingi can apparently survive anywhere.
3. Superworms don't like thread tied to them.
4. Spider fishing needs to be a thing.
5. Tape lids. When in doubt, add more tape.

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Can't wait to see that vid!! It will be a free range darlingi no more

Congrats on the catch!!

 

[Misty Day]

I got him! Video coming soon.

Things I've learned:
1. Spiders are jerks.
2. C. darlingi can apparently survive anywhere.
3. Superworms don't like thread tied to them.
4. Spider fishing needs to be a thing.
5. Tape lids. When in doubt, add more tape.

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I'd say that's a relief! Can't wait for the video!!!

 

[Blueandbluer]

Can't wait to see that vid!! It will be a free range darlingi no more

Congrats on the catch!!

Spider fishing -- your new hobby, CB??

 

[cold blood]

Go fishing. I'm serious. Now, people might not think this is good for the spider, but neither is it staying in there. Agitate it with something attached to a piece of string. Get it to sink its fangs in. Then pull it out. Or warm up some raw chicken or something and leave it in the bathtub.

Props to sentinel...aside from the raw chicken idea (which I still chuckle about)....this was indeed the final solution.

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Spider fishing -- your new hobby, CB??

I can't imagine the fight would be very entertaining compared to a fish....I'll stick with the fish for now.:wink:

 

[Blueandbluer]

I can't imagine the fight would be very entertaining compared to a fish....I'll stick with the fish for now.:wink:

Well, now, I think you're not thinking about the right species. I'll bet there are some OWs who would give you quite a fight!

 

[Storm76]

I got him! Video coming soon.

Things I've learned:
1. Spiders are jerks.
2. C. darlingi can apparently survive anywhere.
3. Superworms don't like thread tied to them.
4. Spider fishing needs to be a thing.
5. Tape lids. When in doubt, add more tape.

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Niiiiiiiice! Good job, Steph! Looking forward to the vid - this whole story makes me grin everytime I check on it

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

And some Angry NW Ts , I got a few Lps who are very mean.

Well, now, I think you're not thinking about the right species. I'll bet there are some OWs who would give you quite a fight!

 

[pyro fiend]

*slow clap* and here i would have done that about 2 weeks ago as a "at least i tried" but to each his own ..the pic of him in drain.. Bahahaha... For gour sake i hope its a guy.. Otherwize.. The next 5-10+ years may be a pain xD

 

[Bugmom]

*slow clap* and here i would have done that about 2 weeks ago as a "at least i tried" but to each his own ..the pic of him in drain.. Bahahaha... For gour sake i hope its a guy.. Otherwize.. The next 5-10+ years may be a pain xD

When I hadn't seen him for awhile, I really thought he was gone for good. I didn't think the fishing idea would work because he usually retreated when he realized he'd been spotted. He doesn't look worse for wear, and looks to have molted at least once. I'd have been skeptical of this story if it hadn't happened to me.

My daughter was like, "I can't believe I've been showering with him for weeks!" Well neither can we!

I really want to put a scope with video down that drain. It's so bugging me (no pun intended) not knowing how he never washed away.

Hope to have the video uploaded to YouTube tomorrow.

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[pyro fiend]

When I hadn't seen him for awhile, I really thought he was gone for good. I didn't think the fishing idea would work because he usually retreated when he realized he'd been spotted. He doesn't look worse for wear, and looks to have molted at least once. I'd have been skeptical of this story if it hadn't happened to me.

My daughter was like, "I can't believe I've been showering with him for weeks!" Well neither can we!

I really want to put a scope with video down that drain. It's so bugging me (no pun intended) not knowing how he never washed away.

Hope to have the video uploaded to YouTube tomorrow.

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as for not washing him away ud be shocked how well they grip walls plus tech the drain doesnt fill compleatly with water [id hope]

im shocked hes ok sense youv washed the dogs o.0 [flea bath im asusming]