Poecilotheria - resting position

[unclechewy]

Just curious if anyone knows why Poecilotheria lay/stand/sit? all stretched out and straight while other species keep there legs in more of a circular pattern. If that makes any sense. :? Just curious if there is a reason.

 

[Talkenlate04]

I would assume it's because they live a life off the ground on vertical and horizontal surfaces up in the trees. Terrestrial species don't have to worry about gravity working against them, arboreal T’s do.

 

[FryLock]

You do see most Theraphosids do it at some time or other i think the fact pokies seem to do it more maybe they spend more time in the open than many others.

 

[unclechewy]

I would assume it's because they live a life off the ground on vertical and horizontal surfaces up in the trees. Terrestrial species don't have to worry about gravity working against them, arboreal T’s do.

So are you saying this gives them a better grip? I suppose that would make sense.

 

[xhexdx]

From a gravity standpoint it makes sense. I also wonder if it's to minimize the amount of space they take up or to be able to 'fit' into smaller openings/cracks/etc.

 

[Talkenlate04]

I guess. I am just guessing. I don't know for sure.

From a gravity standpoint it makes sense. I also wonder if it's to minimize the amount of space they take up or to be able to 'fit' into smaller openings/cracks/etc.

Maybe it lowers their profile to protect against predators. So they look more like a stick in the tree instead of something separate. Especially when resting.

 

[Tescos]

You do see most Theraphosids do it at some time or other i think the fact pokies seem to do it more maybe they spend more time in the open than many others.

Ah I see what you mean Bill. Like to keep themselfs as flat as possible so that they blend in as much as possible with their surroundings?

 

[FryLock]

Ah I see what you mean Bill. Like to keep themselfs as flat as possible so that they blend in as much as possible with their surroundings?

Yes that's definitely what I meant, but thanks for clarifying m8 .

 

[Tescos]

Yes that's definitely what I meant, but thanks for clarifying m8 .

No probs Bill Thats what Yahoo at 1 in the moning is for.

 

[Travis K]

Camo

I would GUESS that it has every thing to do with blending into tree branches and vines. Also, if you look at thheirr patterns they seem to put on a better dissapearing act when the legs are are against their bodies. I would liken it to Stick insects. This would aid in there ability to catch prey and not beccome prey themselves.