Arachnophobes, look away now!

Andy1964: Posts: 1591; Joined: Thu Dec 31, 2009 12:07 pm; Location: United Kingdom

by Andy1964 » Wed Apr 04, 2012 12:04 am

I got in tonight about 10.30 to find my pet tarantula Ocho on it's back, to those who don't know, it's a sign of molting - shedding it's skin - as a process of growth.
I just wish I could stay up all night to see the full spectacle and better still if only I could do a time lapse film because it is a fascinating thing to watch. Oh well in the morning there will be a larger spider in the tank with a mini-me along side.
Here is a link to show what happens but read the thread title again, you have been warned[8D]
http://youtu.be/2CONWvddogc

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by footiemad » Wed Apr 04, 2012 12:22 am

Amazing x

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by kallis3 » Wed Apr 04, 2012 8:00 am

I don't mind those if they are behind glass!!!!

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by vimto1029 » Wed Apr 04, 2012 8:21 am

URRRRGGGHHHHH! I can't do spiders...not even the tiniest of ones..cockroaches are worse..the thought of them crawling all over me...NOOOOOOO!
I'm sure for a fan its amazing but i think i'll give that link a miss..

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by Shining » Wed Apr 04, 2012 8:42 am

I'm fine with spiders and am the spider catcher of our house!

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by vimto1029 » Wed Apr 04, 2012 8:54 am

I once used the argos catalogue to 'catch' one as I was on my own..but apart from that I leave it to my other half!

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by Andy1964 » Wed Apr 04, 2012 1:07 pm

Was a little worried this morning when Ocho hadn't started the molt from last night, but now is in the last stage of kicking off the old skin, looks like taking off an eight legged pair of trousers [:)] will be over and done with by the time I get home tonight.

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by MerlinL14 » Wed Apr 04, 2012 2:52 pm

I can not kill a spider, I have to catch them and let them go outside. Her-in-doors just freaks out.

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by Shining » Wed Apr 04, 2012 5:25 pm

I pick them all up and put them outside, my son the body builder thinks they're coming back in if he's here though and begs me to kill them!

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by kallis3 » Wed Apr 04, 2012 5:37 pm

Tiny ones are fine - I'm ok with money spiders and the little jumping ones but the large house spiders I hate. I think I could hold a tarantula as they are so big.

I love lizards and snakes! Have handled both (not poisonous ones of course!!)

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by Struzzo39 » Wed Apr 04, 2012 6:41 pm

Not a fan of large spiders but i have to admit that was amazing to watch

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by Shining » Wed Apr 04, 2012 7:49 pm

Never held a lizard or a snake but think I would given reassurance!

Birds I am terrified of and I'm the one in town cursing children that chase pigeons...makes me so angry. I already look like I've got tourettes when walking through town (without the swearing) and then young ones chasing them does my head in. x

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by kallis3 » Wed Apr 04, 2012 8:13 pm

Snakes, lizards and alligators are great!! They are surprisingly warm to the touch.

I like birds as well and encourage them into the garden.

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by Shining » Wed Apr 04, 2012 8:17 pm

I am so scared of them and for what reason I don't know. Even a little sparrow scares the life out of me, I was walking towards my bamboo the other day and one few out, I almost fell over!

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