ICT_GUY Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 (edited) http://www.wykeregisjun.co.uk/Newspider.jpg A Chile Rose, large, fun to watch, aggressive eater and active. I also bought a spiderling for £4 to watch it grow. Next I think I will buy a King baboon spider, they are seriously bad tempered and can eat live mice. Edited February 10, 2009 by ICT_GUY
Little-Miss Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 *shudders* I'm sure its lovely... We got 2 corn snakes at home, beautiful, slightly unusual colours... I really want a Bearded Dragon....
MK-2 Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 I really want a Bearded Dragon.... Here you go, happy valentines http://images.elfwood.com/art/l/o/lostimolo/bearded_dragon.jpg 2
powdarrmonkey Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 *shudder* This is my kind of spider: http://www.easysync.co.uk/contents/media/t_spider-cable-upci-400hs.jpg
ICT_GUY Posted February 10, 2009 Author Posted February 10, 2009 *shudders* I'm sure its lovely... We got 2 corn snakes at home, beautiful, slightly unusual colours... I really want a Bearded Dragon.... I have just been looking at some at lunch time, they look like fun. So that would be 5 kids, 3 cats, 3 dogs, 6 chickens, 3 spiders and plus the bearded dragons. I think I should move into a trailer park.
FN-GM Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 http://www.wykeregisjun.co.uk/Newspider.jpg A Chile Rose, large, fun to watch, aggressive eater and active. I also bought a spiderling for £4 to watch it grow. Next I think I will buy a King baboon spider, they are seriously bad tempered and can eat live mice. oo whats he called?
maark Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 Sorry to be a pain but don't you think exotic pets should stay in the wild where they belong?
FN-GM Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 So should any pet? To be hoenst some animals can only survive in captivity. Maybe we should let some edugeek members back in the wild
powdarrmonkey Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 Maybe we should let some edugeek members back in the wild Did you have anybody particular in mind?
FN-GM Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 I would say jake, but i think hes gone now anyway.
ICT_GUY Posted February 10, 2009 Author Posted February 10, 2009 Sorry to be a pain but don't you think exotic pets should stay in the wild where they belong? It was born in captivity, and besides, it does not want much out of life apart to be warm and fed. brain the size of pin head and all that. It does not have a name yet, but I am pretty sure its a girl (but is aggressive enough to be a boy). It could live for up to 14 years.
Little-Miss Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 the only thing i dont feel happy with in captivity are birds...dont like seeing them indoors in cages... I think if you are going to keep them, they should be in a nice big aviary... 5 kids ICT-GUY! blimey! Bearded Dragons are brilliant. Had one at my last school who i nursed back to health. Wonderful creatures! I really want one, but its not like the snakes who we feed once a week and are all temperature controlled, they can be left on their own for a few days....i'm not too sure about beardies... I've also been considering rats...
witch Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 I like the bird eating spiders as they are big enough to cuddle (sort of!) I agree about birds though, even in an aviary I don't like it as they can't fly for long distances. I also don't like big animals in cages - I have seen enough unhappy elephants, lions and tigers to know that they are not really meant to be in captivity.I know there are good breeding schemes and that's great, but the whole thing makes me uncomfortable. As you say though, small animals, snakes and insects don't seem to suffer or know any different.
tmcd35 Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 bird eating spiders as they are big enough to cuddle (sort of!) - runs away screaming like a girl...
ICT_GUY Posted February 10, 2009 Author Posted February 10, 2009 I like the bird eating spiders as they are big enough to cuddle (sort of!) I agree about birds though, even in an aviary I don't like it as they can't fly for long distances. I also don't like big animals in cages - I have seen enough unhappy elephants, lions and tigers to know that they are not really meant to be in captivity.I know there are good breeding schemes and that's great, but the whole thing makes me uncomfortable. As you say though, small animals, snakes and insects don't seem to suffer or know any different. King Baboon, there are vids online of it eating various animals. Its quite an aggressive spider though and has VERY large fangs. Description: The King Baboon Spider is a large tarantula that is covered over its entire body with a velvety burnt orange coloration. It has enlarged back legs as do most of its baboon spider relatives. It also has large black shiny fangs and is not afraid to use them!. They average about 5.5 - 6" (14 - 15 cm), though a mature female may exceed 7.8" (20 cm). Mature males are smaller than females. Males are very hairy and slender and have no tibial hooks to aid in breeding. Care and Feeding: There is a tendency by keepers to feed their large, aggressive species lots of live mice. We suggest feeding the King Baboon Spider a diverse diet consisting of adult crickets, grasshoppers, Tenebrio larvae, and only occasional feedings (once or twice a month) of mice. This variety more closely mirrors the diet of this tarantula in nature and will keep them healthy. Environment: In nature the King Baboon Spider is found in deep burrows associated with rock piles or the bases of trees. In captivity they should be kept in a 15 to 20-gallon terrarium with a secure lid. This enclosure should have a deep substrate of at least 10” of compacted sand and peat moss or potting soil. They should be allowed to dig and maintain a burrow which will help meet their need for a warm, humid retreat. Temperature and Humidity requirements: Warmth in the 78° to 82° F range and a humidity of 75 to 85% is best for this burrowing species. Social Behavior/Activities: The King Baboon Spiders are very aggressive and best housed singly. With the slightest disturbance they can become defensive. They make a hissing noise by rubbing the hairs on their front legs together, and they will rear up on their hind legs with fangs bared, and bite. Handling: This species is very aggressive / defensive and should not be handled under any circumstances. The bite can be medically significant for some people. We suggest using a paint brush or other tool to corral the King Baboon Spider when moving it from enclosure to enclosure for cleaning, maintenance, or for breeding attempts.
fiendishlyclever Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 Handling: This species is very aggressive / defensive and should not be handled under any circumstances. The bite can be medically significant for some people. We suggest using a paint brush or other tool to corral the King Baboon Spider when moving it from enclosure to enclosure for cleaning, maintenance, or for breeding attempts. I've always adopted this proceedure regardless of the size of spider! I always dread the kids bringing the evil critters near me - I put on a brave face and demand their immediate release to freedom outside!
witch Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 Hmm...I wonder what the spider my friend had a few years ago was then? There is a Goliath spider that doesn't sound quite as bad as the King Baboon, but his was quite friendly and would sit happily on your hand. She certainly wasn't aggressive at all. On a related note, a friend of my husband's brought a tarantula to our wedding - apparently he was going to pick it up that day anyway and we were on the way back!! He casually took it out of his bag (in a perspex box) and put it on the table, expecting all the occupants to run away screaming, and they all went 'oh, that's lovely' and all wanted a look. Hah! (he was...very odd...)
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