Spiders copulating

[Voracious]

Found this on the wall of the house. What I thought was an eggsack had little legs, and I realized it was the male. The closer picture was edited for brightness.

 

[Voracious]

Actually, I'm not sure if they are copulating after all. The female does not respond when blown on or when a leg is touched. She's kind of hanging on the wall as if attached by webbing... The smaller spider does respond to stimuli.

 

[The_Phantom]

Um....Those two arent even the same species. Im thinking that the little one is eating the big one. THe big one is a hobo (Ive kept many of these as pets) and the little one, Im not sure, but its got a much different type of body. Long, thin, spindly legs, and a fat abdomen, with a tiny carapace. The hobo is much more proportionate.

 

[Voracious]

You're right. Also, I didn't know until now exactly what a Hobo looked like. Thanks!

BTW, the little is still (as of 20 minutes ago)... attached. Thinking I may collect it as it looks quite interesting. Not too keen on catching Hobos for food though

 

[The_Phantom]

No, you probably shouldnt. They get huge, are agressive, and apparently they have a nasty bite. They are a favorite of mine though, and I have enjoyed having them as pets in the past. I even burried one that I was attatched to.