[tickle]

I will put in my two cents for Brookie (there is staffy in her AB by the way. I can tell by her head shape and her deep chest). She ripped her dewclaw in half trying to climb the maple tree after a squirrel. Silly little bugger also chases planes going over, and the Bluejays in the backyard give her a run for the money.

Tick

[Aurora_Bell]

Thanks Tick! So far from what I have seen, Nibbles is her whole own being. She is has a great personality. She will look at you while you talk and give you this look that seems to say, "I know"! She is very well behaved. Eager to please.She kind of keeps her mouth open in a half crooked smile. Everything about her has character. :)

Miser, he is an old guy, kind of just loafs around. Doesn't need much encouragement to move around. He is quite content taking the biggest and the best dog pillow and that's where he stays. He had a hair cut today. All except the bangs. He looks like a new man. I'll have to upload the pics tonight.

[odinn7]

Mind if I add some of my pets here?

I find that many people don't seem to like them so if you're squeamish at all, look away! You've been warned!



We do have a dog, 3 cats, a mouse, and some fish but... these pics are of my own pets as the rest of the family would prefer to not even acknowledge their presence. They make great pets though as long as you're not looking to cuddle. They're quiet, no odor, cheap to maintain after the initial expense.

[Cat1864]

Odinn, welcome to the 'pictures of our pets' thread. Great pictures. Do they have names?

Bella, you should have a house full now (or soon.) Is there room for you? :D

Both of them look like wonderful animals. I hope they find their forever homes quickly.

What does E think of the walking pillow?

[odinn7]

odinn, welcome to the 'pictures of our pets' thread. Great pictures. Do they have names?

Thank you.
The first one is a Mexican Redknee, Ramona... the 2nd is a Desert Blonde named Zombie... and the 3rd is a Chilean Rose Hair named Pandora.

I have had spiders since 1995 when I got my first tarantula because I thought it was "cool". I started to learn about them and now I am quite the "dork" when it comes to spiders... lol.

Two that I don't have any more... they died... The first one is an undetermined species that was sold to me as a Rose Hair but certainly turned out not to be. She was also the first tarantula I had and she finally died in 2009. The 2nd is a Cobalt Blue that I only had for about 2 years. There was something wrong with her when I got her and she never fully recovered from it.

[tickle]

Hi odinn, you obviously understand spiders, some people don't when having them as pets, that's why they get sickly. Spiders done recover easily from this 'gentle' form of abuse.

Tick

[odinn7]

Tickle... Yes, I know all about them. Different species require different care. If you notice, from the pictures, some dig, others don't for example. I do know what you mean as I have seen plenty of sickly tarantulas even in pet stores where they think they know how to care for them but really have no clue. The Cobalt Blue that I had was a "rescue" from a pet store as she was all dehydrated and worn out looking. I did manage to bring her back for almost 2 years but I suspect that she had just been through too much. It was a shame, the pictures don't show all that well, but she was a brilliant blue color.

[tickle]

Odinn, you are responsible pet owner, I am glad of that, even for spiders. I only have to deal with the little ones that hide in laundry baskets, because the clothes are warm, and bite when you put your pajamas on.If there is anything I hate it is an itchy spider bite.

Have a great day, odinn, and please keep on posting. We don't have a spider expert here.

Tick

[Aurora_Bell]

Try as I might, they still give me the heebie jeebies. Alty, she will appreciate these pics! I did find the last one, the colbalt blue the neatest of them all. As soon as I see a spider in the house, I run for the vacuum cleaner! :D Very cool pics none the less and thanks for sharing.

Pop in to our "other pets" forum frequently, we sure could use your knowledge for the spider questions! Mind you, they are few and far between.

Cat, my house smells like one big dog mop. I'm really questioning my motvies here. My friend was over and called me a hoarder lol. At least they won't all be here for long. The real task is going to be taking them all camping today. E LOVES Miser. Keeps asking if we can keep this one. But all in all, I am surrounded by a great group. Fischer is still bad as ever, but he's coming around.

[shazamataz]

They sell spiders in pet stores where you are :eek: :eek: :eek:

[tickle]

They sell spiders in pet stores where you are :eek: :eek: :eek:

In our little town, shaz, they not only sell spiders but every kind of reptile including BIG SNAKES :D

[odinn7]

In some pet stores around here you can buy tarantulas. Most places don't sell them. Really though, buying a tarantula from a pet store is not the best way to get a good specimen. Online breeders are really the way to go. I got my Mexican Redknee back in 2005 when she was just a spiderling (about 1/2" long) and she has proven to be a very beautiful and strong specimen. As I said though, I'm a dork (maybe geek is the better word) when it comes to spiders (even know their scientific names) so maybe I am just a little too picky.

[Unknown008]

Great pictures Bella! And glad to hear they are coming out well :)

Spiders! :eek: Oh wait, they are just pictures :o

Hmm, I've never really been a fan of spiders :o But those seem to be in good health :) and... did I just spot cockroaches for the spider to eat? Hmm this might come in handy :p

[twinkiedooter]

Odin - OMG Spiders! I've seen big spiders in South Florida big enough to put a saddle and ride and they were poisonous. Do your Trantys bite?

And yes, I think they are cool provided they are in YOUR home and not MINE!

Had some update coonie pictures now that I have 4 babies and 2 new adults to feed but I accidentally erased the memory stick when fooling around this morning with my new wacky digital camera. I also had a few short feeding frenzy videos of the kids hogging food bowls standing in one and eating out of the other.

Want to trade Odin? I'll trade Dink Couch Potato (and the kid is a freebie) for one of your spideys? Shipping not included on the kid though. Kid and Couch potato Dink as pictured at left.

[odinn7]

did I just spot cockroaches for the spider to eat?

Good eye but no, those are crickets... Although, I know many people that do feed their T's roaches. I would do that but you have to buy them online in bulk and I don't feel like keeping a hundred or more roaches in my house! Lol

Twinkie... Yes, they can bite and they (as well as ALL spiders) are venomous. I've never been bitten as I am careful and I don't handle them. I am told that I'm pushing the odds though since I've been keeping tarantulas since '95 and haven't been bitten yet. They won't kill you but it seems that their bite is very nasty depending on the species. The Cobalt Blue that I had was a particularly nasty species and bite reports about them indicate that they will bite like a sewing machine. The result is a nausea, dizziness, aches and pains, and a blackening of the area for up to 2 weeks. This is why I am careful!

[shazamataz]

In our little town, shaz, they not only sell spiders but every kind of reptile including BIG SNAKES :D

:eek: I'm canceling my plans to vacation in the US/Canada!

Our pet stores or pretty boring, puppies, kittens, birds, fish, mice, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits.

My grandad used to pick up huntsmen that came inside the house and let them crawl on him before putting them in the garden, I think that has a lot to do with my fear of spiders.

[Unknown008]

Good eye but no, those are crickets...Although, I know many people that do feed their T's roaches. I would do that but you have to buy them online in bulk and I don't feel like keeping a hundred or more roaches in my house! lol

Twinkie...Yes, they can bite and they (as well as ALL spiders) are venomous. I've never been bitten as I am careful and I don't handle them. I am told that I'm pushing the odds though since I've been keeping tarantulas since '95 and haven't been bitten yet. They won't kill you but it seems that their bite is very nasty depending on the species. The Cobalt Blue that I had was a particularly nasty species and bite reports about them indicate that they will bite like a sewing machine. The result is a nausea, dizziness, aches and pains, and a blackening of the area for up to 2 weeks. This is why I am careful!

I see, but really, buying roaches while those are one of the last things you want in a house, and in bulk :rolleyes: :eek:

Okay, spiders would really not be a pet for me. It's all cuddles and such :o Otherwise, I'll end up with many a bite with those spiders ;)

[Aurora_Bell]

What's a huntsman?

[odinn7]

Huntsman is a common name for a fairly good sized spider found in Australia, and warmer parts of the world (even here in the states). Not considered dangerous but it's also not pretty like my spiders. ;)

[Lyra123]

I don't mind big spiders. It's those creepy little ones who try to climb in my windows that I don't like! Yuck!

Snakes? Gorgeous creatures. I love them.