My t albo jumped!!

[drurymercy]

I have witnessed some of my NW terrestrials do some crazy dives for prey. Like jumping the whole enclosure from one end to the other. Normal

Omg really??!! Hahahaha it’s so cool but I just don’t want him getting hurt!! I use metal tongs to drop food in now I need something softer in case it happens again!

 

[drurymercy]

my genic spooked me good a few times usually on its first feeding after a molt and gaining a bunch of size its crazy watching a big heavy t running up the tongs to your fingers. my fault each time for misjudging just how far it could lunge doesnt help with a genic all that moves is food
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Wow, that must have been shocking! Hasn't happened to me yet (I keep scorpions and vinegaroons mainly) but as I get more tarantulas it will probably happen eventually...
I'll have to be careful! I was actually thinking about that very species last evening

literally my favorite so far!! Omg my daughter wants scorpions but she’s crazy and wants to hold them. lol I said she could start with a vinagroon or a whip scorpion

 

[drurymercy]

I have witnessed some of my NW terrestrials do some crazy dives for prey. Like jumping the whole enclosure from one end to the other. Normal

I’m waiting for my pampho to get a little bigger he’s crazy over food so hopefully see some cool stuff. lol actually he’s the one I could expect this from but not my calm curly!!

 

[gzophia]

literally my favorite so far!! Omg my daughter wants scorpions but she’s crazy and wants to hold them. lol I said she could start with a vinagroon or a whip scorpion

Yeah, scorpions should never, ever be handled, even ones with mild venom. Because what if a sting or pinch happens? You'll probably fling your pet across the room involuntarily, and you have a dead scorpion. Plus it stresses the animal out. Not worth it!
Yes, a vinegaroon is a much better alternative to a scorpion for a responsible beginner or child; just be careful. You can handle them without much consequence (they are slow, harmless, and docile), but you should still only do it very infrequently-- handling isn't really recommended for any arthropod. They are great pets though; can't recommend them enough. I have five.

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

I have witnessed some of my NW terrestrials do some crazy dives for prey. Like jumping the whole enclosure from one end to the other. Normal

Yea some do jump like tree spiders I get annoyed by his videos but it was a good example of a jump. Not a good example of how to rehouse tho …

 

[drurymercy]

Yeah, scorpions should never, ever be handled, even ones with mild venom. Because what if a sting or pinch happens? You'll probably fling your pet across the room involuntarily, and you have a dead scorpion. Plus it stresses the animal out. Not worth it!
Yes, a vinegaroon is a much better alternative to a scorpion for a responsible beginner or child; just be careful. You can handle them without much consequence (they are slow, harmless, and docile), but you should still only do it very infrequently-- handling isn't really recommended for any arthropod. They are great pets though; can't recommend them enough. I have five.

Plus they r so cool to watch I like when they eat! And walk around lol she’s 18 so she thinks she knows best. I have to remind her! The reptile store held one so now she thinks it’s a great idea🥲

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

Plus they r so cool to watch I like when they eat! And walk around lol she’s 18 so she thinks she knows best. I have to remind her! The reptile store held one so now she thinks it’s a great idea🥲

I never had one but if they live longer I might try keeping one someday. I got no idea how defensive they are . They look built like tanks , I wouldn’t hold it but it’s hard to convince some people not too.

 

[drurymercy]

Yea some do jump like tree spiders I get annoyed by his videos but it was a good example of a jump. Not a good example of how to rehouse tho …

Omg his watering fail videos!!! I got to say I want his OBT

 

[gzophia]

I never had one but if they live longer I might try keeping one someday. I got no idea how defensive they are . They look built like tanks , I wouldn’t hold it but it’s hard to convince some people not too.

Vinegaroons? Highly recommend; babies are cheap and still pretty big (~0.75" body length and ~1.5" total length) and live for a total of 7-10 years. Amazing animals.

 

[drurymercy]

Vinegaroons? Highly recommend; babies are cheap and still pretty big (~0.75" body length and ~1.5" total length) and live for a total of 7-10 years. Amazing animals.

Omg I didn’t know they lived so long!! His big do they get? I’ll need to do more research. I love this

 

[gzophia]

Omg I didn’t know they lived so long!! His big do they get? I’ll need to do more research. I love this

Yeah! The most common vinegaroons sold in the US are of the genus Mastigoproctus. They can reach 2-5" to 3" in body length; with everything extended, they can go 6" or more.

 

[drurymercy]

Yeah! The most common vinegaroons sold in the US are of the genus Mastigoproctus. They can reach 2-5" to 3" in body length; with everything extended, they can go 6" or more.

I just watched some videos I like the tarantula collectives. So pretty much same as my T’s!! I think I’m gonna go get my one on payday now.

 

[gzophia]

I just watched some videos I like the tarantula collectives. So pretty much same as my T’s!! I think I’m gonna go get my one on payday now.

Great; I hope it goes well. And FYI, vinegaroons do NOT jump

 

[LilithArachne]

Huh, that explains a lot.