Spiders in the fridge?

[AbraCadaver]

I've got phographer friend, which I asked for some advice, because I can never get a decent shot of my T's.. He told me to pop them in the fridge for 10 minutes, and they'd stay still..

It makes sense in the staying still department, but is this safe for the T? Obviously I wouldn't fridge them every other day, just when I wanted pics, but I'm uncertain when it comes to this.. I do like some good pics, but not so much the thought of hurting my T's..

I've also heard warming a plate in the microwave keeps them still, cause they like to lia on the hot plate.. Inputs on this would be great.

Abra

 

[Nikkeh]

Putting them in the fridge slows down there motabolism. Normally done before a T is frozen when it becomes ill beyond help.
I really wouldn't do it, may not hurt the T but would you like someone locking you in the fridge for 10 minutes so you would sit still?

 

[J.huff23]

I have heard of this too and I have seen people do it. I saw a vendor at a reptile show holding an adult female crawshayi because she was chilled. Probably from the ride from where the are located because it was winter. Im not sure if its dangerous for them, but I personally wouldnt do it.

 

[B8709]

Playing with a Ts temp/health for personal gain. I'd say that's really low. Just my opinion.

 

[AbraCadaver]

I know, that was what I was thinking too.. Although, I know a T don't think "buhu I'm locked in a fridge", I still couldn't bring myself to do it.. I think the hot plate seems more nice, since it's something they "enjoy".

 

[Terry D]

Abra, A thread I'd replied similarly to on re-housing issues awhile back was met with more criticism than praise. From a scientific standpoint it seems ok to me. From a husbandry standpoint- How would we like it to be rudely awakened, then popped in the fridge before getting our photo taken? Who knows? I handle, which according to many is totally wrong, but this seems like it'd be a little more stressful than that- especially to many tropicals which would never encounter those cool temps even for a minute in their native habitat.

It's your call

Terry

 

[Nikkeh]

+1 with B8709

 

[Nikkeh]

Even on a warm plate i wouldn't do it, messing with any sort of temp for personal gain is wrong.

 

[AbraCadaver]

Even on a warm plate i wouldn't do it, messing with any sort of temp for personal gain is wrong.

So I guess you're also against amping up heat to help an injured spider molt faster? I mean, they CAN do it without the help, it's just our sensitive souls that wants to help them,

 

[AbraCadaver]

I just want to add that I probably couldn't do it anyways, but I wanted input on it from you guys, and see if anyone here actually practised it.

 

[sharpfang]

Yeah...I am gonna go Grab a Beer....Any1 want One ?

Oh Crap!!!

I would Not do it Fam

 

[Nikkeh]

You obvoiously didn't read the comment properly. Look again.

 

[xhexdx]

It's fine to do - it won't hurt the spider. In fact, some species (B. smithi in particular) can be given a fake 'cool-down' after breeding to help convince them to drop sacs by leaving them in the fridge (on its highest [warmest] setting) overnight.

If you are responsible about keeping it in there for only a short time, there's no harm in it.

Everyone saying, 'How would you like it if it was you being stuck in the fridge?' is completely off. There's no comparison at all.

--Joe

 

[xhexdx]

You obvoiously didn't read the comment properly. Look again.

Allow me:

Even on a warm plate i wouldn't do it, messing with any sort of temp for personal gain is wrong.

So what you're saying is keeping a spider in warmer temperatures so it will grow faster for breeding purposes is wrong?

 

[Warren Bautista]

I'll throw really defensive species in the fridge for a little bit whenever I have to take them out (for any reason).

They warm back up and are back to their old selves in no time.

 

[Nikkeh]

Sorry i thought it was the other guy sending that comment, no i don't think THAT is wrong. But putting a spider in the fridge so you can have some cool photographs is. He asked for opinions. And that's mine.

 

[xhexdx]

I said for personal gain, helping an injured spider is to benifit the spider itself, i get where joe's coming from with the fact it doesn't hurt the spider. But you asked for opinions and that's mine.

Wouldn't breeding purposes be considered personal gain?

Warren - Aggressive tarantulas, huh?

 

[AbraCadaver]

Sorry i thought it was the other guy sending that comment, no i don't think THAT is wrong. But putting a spider in the fridge so you can have some cool photographs is. He asked for opinions. And that's mine.

You mentioned the plate thingy too, that means heat. Messing with the spiders temps.. If you amp up the heat, you mess with the spiders temps. All or nothing, champ.

 

[smallara98]

Wouldn't breeding purposes be considered personal gain?

Warren - Aggressive tarantulas, huh?

+1 There isnt a single aggressive t in this universe . They are defensive , and are showing you who is boss and who owns they're enclosure by biting , or running fast , or kicking hairs . Not aggressive , defensive .

 

[xhexdx]

The term 'plate' you are using - are you referring to a heat mat?