i found this in my basement ID anyone?

[Meaningless End]

im not sure what this is but i like it and intend on keeping it can someone ID it for me

thanks

 

[Ted]

it's a wolf spider.
they are ok pets.

 

[Meaningless End]

thanks!!!!!

 

[Ted]

thanks!!!!!

they are really hardy and not aggressive..just replicate an outdoor setting and somehwere to hide and they're happy
am not sure on the exact sp name for yours.

 

[8+)]

I'm conflicted, on the one hand I think: "It's a male, and you should just let him go find a mate!" On the other hand I think: "He's looking for a mate in your basement, so maybe he doesn't deserve to breed?" Then on the third hand I think: "Isn't luck a survival strategy? If he's lucky you'll turn him loose to do his thing, or go out and find a mate for him!"

What's their lifespan anyway, and do males live shorter ones?

 

[Meaningless End]

ya i know its a male... it was walking across the floor so just from that behavior i ruled out female... i am definalty on the mission to find him a female... the little guy will have a chance to get his jollys off if i have anything to say about it... besides anyone else in my house would have killed him on site.. i will do my best to find him a chick and the food will be plentifull... he will live out the rest of his days just fine..

 

[josh_cloud]

go look where grass grows thick next to things. things like buildings and overgrown flower beds. just pull back the grass and look. i always find them like that. this time of year the females are usually carrying eggsacs. have fun!

 

[8+)]

i always find them like that. this time of year the females are usually carrying eggsacs. have fun!

Yeah, he may have already mated and be looking for mate #x.