Wolf Spider Behavior

[SpiderHeartz]

I know it's pretty common in the T hobby to witness the "tarantula happy dance" when they're eating- but does anyone know if wolf spiders do it as well? Every time I feed my Wolf Spider Sangria, she spins in a circle repeatedly until she's done eating. Lady in question for tax.

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

I know it's pretty common in the T hobby to witness the "tarantula happy dance" when they're eating- but does anyone know if wolf spiders do it as well? Every time I feed my Wolf Spider Sangria, she spins in a circle repeatedly until she's done eating. Lady in question for tax.

Keeps the prey from running away ! happy dance!!!!

 

[SpiderHeartz]

Keeps the prey from running away ! happy dance!!!!

So it's a preventative disorientating method? That's actually really cool and smart.

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

So it's a preventative disorientating method? That's actually really cool and smart.

Yes . Especially with stuff like roaches.🪳

 

[viper69]

So it's a preventative disorientating method? That's actually really cool and smart.

the prevailing opinion I’ve seen in the literature is the spider or T does this to lay down silk as a preventative measure for other insect pests like ants etc Obviously a wave of ants will overtake a barrier.

 

[Brewser]

Laying down Silk to aid in retaining prey.