Hello everyone,
I am shifting my blog to a new place (http://insectandarachnid.wordpress.com/) to match the shift in my writing. I'm hoping that the new start will give more information to those that are looking towards the outdoors, especially in an arthropodal context. But don't worry, there will still be plenty of nature posts in the future!
Bug
Monday, November 4, 2013
Friday, April 19, 2013
Tarantulas
Hello readers,
My tarantula collection has certainly expanded over the past couple months. I made the jump from the two in my last post up to the 10 I have now. This will only be a short post and I will try to have pictures for you later. But here is my current list of only tarantulas...
Avicularia metallica (Metallic pink toe)
Brachypelma albiceps (Mexican golden red rump)
Brachypelma smithi (Mexican red knee)
Euathlus sp. Red (Chilean dwarf flame)
Grammostola pulchripes (Chaco golden knee)
Grammostola rosea (Chilean rose hair)
Heteroscodra maculata (Togo starburst baboon)
Psalmopeous irminia (Venezuelan suntiger)
Psalmopeous pulcher (Panama blond)
?? (?) This was an extra the breeder I bought from threw in for me, though he couldn't remember what it was. I have my suspicions, but I want to wait until it molts and gets older. It's only half an inch long, so it's very hard to tell.
These tarantulas are a joy to have and I look forward to watching them all grow over the next few years. What a fun time it will be.
Until next time,
Bug
My tarantula collection has certainly expanded over the past couple months. I made the jump from the two in my last post up to the 10 I have now. This will only be a short post and I will try to have pictures for you later. But here is my current list of only tarantulas...
Avicularia metallica (Metallic pink toe)
Brachypelma albiceps (Mexican golden red rump)
Brachypelma smithi (Mexican red knee)
Euathlus sp. Red (Chilean dwarf flame)
Grammostola pulchripes (Chaco golden knee)
Grammostola rosea (Chilean rose hair)
Heteroscodra maculata (Togo starburst baboon)
Psalmopeous irminia (Venezuelan suntiger)
Psalmopeous pulcher (Panama blond)
?? (?) This was an extra the breeder I bought from threw in for me, though he couldn't remember what it was. I have my suspicions, but I want to wait until it molts and gets older. It's only half an inch long, so it's very hard to tell.
These tarantulas are a joy to have and I look forward to watching them all grow over the next few years. What a fun time it will be.
Until next time,
Bug
Monday, February 18, 2013
Life of an Arthropod
Hello everyone,
As I write this, my many tarantulas and other pets wander and watch me. They are content to sit and wait, while it seems that I am always busy doing this or that. All they need is some food and water from time to time and they are content. Yet despite this existence, I can't help but notice different personalities.
People may say that insects and spiders can't have a personality because they do not have an advanced nervous system, but I disagree with this fully. Each of my pets has its own personality, as do the ones that my friends own. My red knee tarantula (Brachypelma smithi) is more than happy to sit around when I get her out, while my friend's red knee is very nervous when brought out. The difference between those two is very noticeable.
Of course the temperament can vary between species. My metallic pink toe tarantula (Avicularia metallica) tends to be a bit skittish when I get him out, but he still a very mellow little guy, content to walk around and occasionally projectile frass.
I am very happy to own these tarantulas, along with all the other insects and spiders as well. They are all so much fun to watch and provide me with hours of entertainment. I recommend looking into a pet insect or spider of your own to watch and learn from. It's a great experience.
As I write this, my many tarantulas and other pets wander and watch me. They are content to sit and wait, while it seems that I am always busy doing this or that. All they need is some food and water from time to time and they are content. Yet despite this existence, I can't help but notice different personalities.
People may say that insects and spiders can't have a personality because they do not have an advanced nervous system, but I disagree with this fully. Each of my pets has its own personality, as do the ones that my friends own. My red knee tarantula (Brachypelma smithi) is more than happy to sit around when I get her out, while my friend's red knee is very nervous when brought out. The difference between those two is very noticeable.
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| My little red knee, Illidiance |
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| My metallic pink toe, Arkeuthys |
Bug
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