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Posted in warning: spider inside
Posted 5 years ago
@Glume: it has been decided! she will be known as "neith" from this day on.
way better than what my coworker had named her/him - "jose"
@PurpdaBurpPurp: to each their own! just know they don't want to hurt you. they know you're much bigger. maybe next time you run away screeching, the spider will too
way better than what my coworker had named her/him - "jose"
@PurpdaBurpPurp: to each their own! just know they don't want to hurt you. they know you're much bigger. maybe next time you run away screeching, the spider will too
Posted in warning: spider inside
Posted 5 years ago
@Priestess of Pie: her hairs are so LONG. i have some other tarantulas from the same genus and they're not nearly as fluffy. i love her fluffiness!
@PurpdaBurpPurp: i find them creepy looking as well, you're not alone. i think i just like loving something not many people can tolerate, i guess? i treat them with the utmost respect every time i have to handle them in any capacity (i use cups to move them, never my bare hands) or when i have to do tank maintenance. i like to make sure the situation is safe for everyone involved :)
@Glume: i'm not sure what i'll name her yet. probably something really cliche and overused like charlotte or rosy, which will eventually morph into some stupid nickname. any suggestions?
@PurpdaBurpPurp: i find them creepy looking as well, you're not alone. i think i just like loving something not many people can tolerate, i guess? i treat them with the utmost respect every time i have to handle them in any capacity (i use cups to move them, never my bare hands) or when i have to do tank maintenance. i like to make sure the situation is safe for everyone involved :)
@Glume: i'm not sure what i'll name her yet. probably something really cliche and overused like charlotte or rosy, which will eventually morph into some stupid nickname. any suggestions?
Posted in warning: spider inside
Posted 5 years ago
i have acquired a new spider! just your classic G. rosea, nothing fancy.
my coworker heard i keep spiders and he asked me if i would take this spider he's been trying to get rid of. apparently she's (unconfirmed female, but i'm going with it) about 6 years old. the next day, he brought in to work a 20g long with this spider in it, on wood chips, live crickets in the tank with her, sponge in the water dish :( and her log hide was way too small.
i thought she was going to be in a 5.5 or 10g so i had to rush to the pet store and get a new tank since 20g is WAY too big for this small baby. you know they don't just sell the mesh lids anymore at brick and mortars? i called every pet store in a 10 mile radius trying to find a cheap mesh lid for the empty 5.5g i had sitting in my basement but instead had to buy the entire $38 kit because THEY DON'T JUST SELL LIDS BY THEMSELVES (???) for that size tank anymore.
i've had her for 2 days now and she's as sweet as pie. gave me no trouble moving her over to her new enclosure (and you can tell by her abdomen she never kicks hairs off lol) and seems pretty happy and calm in her new space. even though she's such a common type of tarantula, i'm happy to add her to my spider shelf!
my coworker heard i keep spiders and he asked me if i would take this spider he's been trying to get rid of. apparently she's (unconfirmed female, but i'm going with it) about 6 years old. the next day, he brought in to work a 20g long with this spider in it, on wood chips, live crickets in the tank with her, sponge in the water dish :( and her log hide was way too small.
i thought she was going to be in a 5.5 or 10g so i had to rush to the pet store and get a new tank since 20g is WAY too big for this small baby. you know they don't just sell the mesh lids anymore at brick and mortars? i called every pet store in a 10 mile radius trying to find a cheap mesh lid for the empty 5.5g i had sitting in my basement but instead had to buy the entire $38 kit because THEY DON'T JUST SELL LIDS BY THEMSELVES (???) for that size tank anymore.
i've had her for 2 days now and she's as sweet as pie. gave me no trouble moving her over to her new enclosure (and you can tell by her abdomen she never kicks hairs off lol) and seems pretty happy and calm in her new space. even though she's such a common type of tarantula, i'm happy to add her to my spider shelf!
Posted in don't dead open inside
Posted 5 years ago
i need to do something about this empty tank
Posted in don't dead open inside
Posted 5 years ago
guess it evens out
Posted in don't dead open inside
Posted 5 years ago
kind of surprised he wants to spend time with me and not just hit it & quit it for once
Posted in don't dead open inside
Posted 5 years ago
but, the boy and i decided on a place to travel to this weekend
Posted in don't dead open inside
Posted 5 years ago
i had to go to a funeral this morning
Posted in don't dead open inside
Posted 5 years ago
today is an ok day
Posted in Brand New
Posted 5 years ago
welcome! hope you enjoy your time here.
Posted in I love my baby, but...
Posted 5 years ago
do you have a pregnancy pillow? i sleep with one because i have a bad back and it is AMAZING
as far as not being able to sleep goes, i generally put on a guided meditation (i like the ones by michael sealey the best) and that'll knock me out. i have been super into the "align your chakras!" ones recently because i think the visualization of it helps lull me into dreamland a little easier.
as far as not being able to sleep goes, i generally put on a guided meditation (i like the ones by michael sealey the best) and that'll knock me out. i have been super into the "align your chakras!" ones recently because i think the visualization of it helps lull me into dreamland a little easier.
Posted in The Closest [COLOR] Item to You
Posted 5 years ago
my sheets
rose gold
rose gold
Posted in I have thrown a slipper at my oldest cat twice today
Posted 5 years ago
if the cat doesn't respond well to your affection then it is probably time to change the environment to minimize the amount of trapping that can occur
the vantage points The Count mentioned are super important. very tall cat trees and cat-friendly shelving help them put distance between each other while also being easy to escape from. confident cats naturally want to be up high anyway, so they can keep a watchful eye over everything happening in their home.
also avoid hooded litter boxes as that's a typical bullying spot, and can make the cat being bullied scared of using it.
the vantage points The Count mentioned are super important. very tall cat trees and cat-friendly shelving help them put distance between each other while also being easy to escape from. confident cats naturally want to be up high anyway, so they can keep a watchful eye over everything happening in their home.
also avoid hooded litter boxes as that's a typical bullying spot, and can make the cat being bullied scared of using it.
Posted in I have thrown a slipper at my oldest cat twice today
Posted 5 years ago
you're making it worse by throwing slippers at her. that type of punishment never works on cats. even if she stops doing it while you're around, she will still do it when you're not there. same with spraying water, loud noises, etc. works for dogs but not cats.
instead, when you see her doing the bullying behavior to the younger cat, go pick her up, go somewhere else, and give her love. teach her she can still love and cuddle you when the younger cat is around.
training animals is hard and frustrating and takes a long time, especially cats since they have no drive to please you. there will be times you REALLY don't want to go pick her up.
when she starts coming up to you for more attention (this means she's getting it) you have to give it to her. every time. don't push her away. even just a minute of snuggles and "what a good kitty!" will help cement in her mind that she will get attention by coming up and asking for it, NOT by bullying the younger cat
the main thing is being absolutely 100% consistent with this. cats need positive attention to learn, whether we are in the middle of something or not
instead, when you see her doing the bullying behavior to the younger cat, go pick her up, go somewhere else, and give her love. teach her she can still love and cuddle you when the younger cat is around.
training animals is hard and frustrating and takes a long time, especially cats since they have no drive to please you. there will be times you REALLY don't want to go pick her up.
when she starts coming up to you for more attention (this means she's getting it) you have to give it to her. every time. don't push her away. even just a minute of snuggles and "what a good kitty!" will help cement in her mind that she will get attention by coming up and asking for it, NOT by bullying the younger cat
the main thing is being absolutely 100% consistent with this. cats need positive attention to learn, whether we are in the middle of something or not