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Introducing my third mom of the season, Nurse Joy! And yes, all of her slings will be named after Pokémon lol. Her coloration is straight chocolate and I’m obsessed! She’s also an apalachicola, which means she’s HUGE (as you can see from comparing her to my finger). Apalachicolas are my favorite locality to work with, so I’m very excited for her clutch! They hatched in December and just started leaving the nest
https://youtube.com/shorts/j83HsjhwjFE?feature=shared
If you watch the YouTube video, it says “first” but you guys have already met Toasty and Circus :) I’m going to start doing long form content this weekend- do you gus want to guess what my first subject it going to be?! I’ll even send a lil spider themed gift pack (no real spiders, promise) if you actually guess it!
MOST VIRAL EDIT: Only one person has guessed?! You guys did not understand the assignment here
#spider #cute_animal #pets #mildly_interesting
WellThatsJustWhatWeCallPillowTalkBaby
ProfessorBanesworth
Guess for first long form: how to determine sex
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
Oh goodness that’s short form. Regals are sexually dimorphic meaning you can easily tell the difference just by looking at them lol
JonatasAM
You will fail. Not sorry.
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
My following shows differently :) But thanks for throwing in your opinion. Block the spider tag and you’ll never have to see my posts again
dreammer243
Subscribed!
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
Thanks! Longform content coming soon :)
Froggylvr77
I apologize for the confusion 🤣
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
You gucci 😂
Wizdos
Aw, the pattern on her abdomen looks like the cap of an acorn!
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
Aww it does!! I never noticed! I’ll have to check if it’s still looks like that now that she’s not a balloon ready to pop
Froggylvr77
Yay, Pokémon names!!!!!
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
I’m so excited lmao
derzoomer
Spiders can be cute too and I have no problem with them.
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
Spiders definitely CAN be cute! But even the not “cute” ones can be fascinating! Tarantulas often do a happy dance when they catch their food; orb weavers are amazing architects; and ogre face spiders/net casters have the coolest method of hunting!
PaperinoVB
@OP This just in by Randall Munroe https://m.xkcd.com/3199/
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
I fucking love this, this cracked me up so hard Gatorade came out my nose
PaperinoVB
<3
circlebreaker
Nurse Joy FTW +1
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
I can’t wait to name her babies. I’ll let you guys help me pick :)
circlebreaker
VegaJuniper
These guys always remind of the novel Children of Time. Highly recommend if you're into harder sci-fi and spiders
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
Read it! Loved the jumping spider scenes; the ship parts were meh. I understand the juxtaposition between a rising and falling empire but I just didn’t care enough? Lol
ShadeMeadowsArt
That's why her... posterior, is big?
Bebbes?
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
“Abdomen” is the correct term :) The other half of her is called her cephalothorax. Yay learning new vocab! Lol
And yes, she’s a big spider but her abdomen looking full to bursting is because she was carrying eggs
ShadeMeadowsArt
Nah, I know 'bout the nomenclature!
I was bein' funny!
The "butt" of insects and arachnids is the abdomen!
Bgone
She got booty
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
She’s back to normal size now lol. She was just full of eggs!
JonatasAM
She is cute because she's the size of a petri dish. The ones that run like the fear of the deep and are as big as an eldritch horror manifested are an issue. Also, some people attract spiders like people attract mosquitoes.
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
I’m one of those people- I attract spiders everywhere lol. Also she’s nowhere the size of a Petri dish lol (I have a tarantula that is, though!). I agree that super fast spiders, like wolf and huntsman, are extra freaky BUT they’re still a super important part of ecosystems! And eating those mosquitos
3nd3rwiggin
...all of her slings will... Is slings shorthand for Spiderlings?
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
Yes!
WellThatsJustWhatWeCallPillowTalkBaby
How do you break it to a spider that their butt looks big?
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
She’s not big she’s preggers! Or she was; her babies are just started to leave the nest! :)
JonatasAM
Oh God.
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
What? That’s exciting! It’s new life! It’s adorable!
Plus they’re in enclosures specifically designed for slings (baby spiders) so even the smallest can’t escape. Plus they come out slowly and in little bunches; they don’t just spontaneously explode everywhere like some spiders lol
CurtainDoggo
You haven't changed my mind about jumping spiders: I love them! They're good spoods.
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
The title isn’t for you but the content is! Check out my YouTube channel- I’m going to start doing some long form content!
https://youtube.com/@zovariums?si=8VmSVOSY_TIwkaM2
StuckintheVoid
i hear spiders are good at IT. they're really good web designers
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
Hehehehehe
TheFastpaws
That is one big booty!
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
She was gravid, or carrying eggs at the time! Her babies are i1/i2s now and will be emerging the nest soon!
pluralone
I've subscribed to your YT channel, but since I watch the 'shorts' here... Will you eventually make longer content for YT?
Not complaining, and most certainly not asking you to change your plans on my account; just curious.
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
Yes, I am going to start doing longer form content (starting this weekend actually!). I just wanted something familiar HERE to start getting traction over THERE for proof of concept. Since at least some people are subscribed now, I’m willing to put in the extra effort! Lol
pluralone
Yay! And good planning, you. Looking forward to future posts here AND on YT! <3
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
I try to be savvy about this stuff but it was actually another imgurian who gave me the idea to do it that way!
Just know- ain’t nobody got time for massive editing. Y’all are about to get a very candid Medusa because I’m filming things in one or two takes and that’s it 😂
Would you guys ever want me to go live so you can ask questions in real time? Idk how many followers I have to have to do that on YT. I could on Instagram though
pluralone
PS: Savvy is, in part, knowing when and how to use feedback and info given by others. Being able to accept ideas that are not our own. It's a good thing we don't all have the same info, the same knowledge, the same expertise... even better that we can share with and help each other. That's savvy. You ARE savvy.
So there. Nyah. =-)
pluralone
I don't know about anyone else, but I prefer unedited, candid footage over TV-perfect content. Like YT used to be, long ago. (sigh)
Live shows... I'm rarely up for that, either because of time or energy constraints, but I'll bet you'd get some folks participating once you decide to do that. My artist friend does various "Painters Breakfast", "Painters Lunch" and "Paint With Me" live shoots. Even if no one shows up, he still has some good content to post. Candid. Thoughtful. Lovely. <3
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
I’m glad that style is appreciated! Because I can’t do super perfect and edited
Froggylvr77
First long content - how to care for slings?
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
Step 10: molting to maturity. Becoming sexually mature. Females can change color DRASTICALLY and have a shinny “bellybutton” on their abdomen. Males have little boxing gloves at the end of their pedipalps which hold sperm packets
Step 11: the whole cycle starts all over /gallery/day-whatever-of-me-trying-to-change-people-s-minds-about-spiders-s854dJC
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
OHHHHH. It has been a long day and I am, like my name implies, high 🤪 I thought you were asking for the whole life cycle lmao not suggesting it for the first long content. I *was* thinking “huh. This is kinda weird coming from @Froggylvr77 they comment on every post…” but was just like whatevs, here you go! Lmao sorry
Good guess but nope! Gotta be something more fun and funny to hook people with the first video. There’s already good videos on that (I helped my friend Sarah with hers!)
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
Here is an excellent life cycle video by one of my best friends in the hobby. She actually has LOTS of great education videos for beginners or answering frequently asked questions! I highly recommend giving her a chance :)
**Anytime someone mentions Zo or Zovariums in their spider content, that’s me**
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
https://youtube.com/@spookysweetspoods1?si=7HW84NQD9t8W8J4J
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
Ohh that’s a great question! What age are we talkin? Like “newborn”/baby babies or like the age when you would adopt them?
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stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
/gallery/day-whatever-of-me-trying-to-change-people-s-minds-about-spiders-s854dJC
Froggylvr77
From egg sac emergence
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
Step 2: eggs with legs /gallery/day-whatever-of-me-trying-to-change-people-s-minds-about-spiders-b0K09f7
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
Not always a success
/gallery/day-whatever-of-me-trying-to-change-people-s-minds-about-spiders-TdXwvY9
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
Oh I already have those! Wait one
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
/gallery/day-whatever-of-me-trying-to-change-people-s-minds-about-spiders-SnriFId
Step one: nest and eggs laid
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
/gallery/new-year-s-day-whatever-of-me-trying-to-change-people-s-minds-about-spiders-DpXWS2y Step 3: molting to i2 and being active in the nest (I accidentally pulled this next because I didn’t know it existed, so they’re emerging a little early)
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
nest*
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
Step 8: i8/i9. Teenagers. Playful, good time to bond, perfect age to get a spider if you’re new to the hobby :) All colors are brightly portrayed by females but all males will be black and white by this stage (sometimes they have recessive gens and look different when they’re i4-i7)
/gallery/day-whatever-of-me-trying-to-change-people-s-minds-about-spiders-HB8ztVD
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
Step 5: i4 I don’t shave pictures of i4s right now but will soon! Beginning to get a little color, especially stripes on legs and a dot on their head. Still hunting as a pack but not scavenging anymore.
Step 6: i5/i6. Start getting color, begin eating bigger meals. Have to be separated so they don’t cannibalize Also the most dangerous molts
/gallery/day-whatever-of-me-trying-to-change-people-s-minds-about-spiders-bQsQPRm
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
Step 7: i6/i7 start developing much more color, are whined off of fruit flies. This is when I begin adopting mine out
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
/gallery/day-whatever-of-me-trying-to-change-people-s-minds-about-spiders-hf1h6RU
Vortexhelios320
You have changed my mind about jumping spiders, but I am in doubt that you can change my mind about wolf spiders and huntsman spiders...
FormerlySable
Think of wolf spiders are just bigger, lankier versions of jumping spiders. They’re pretty chill. (If you’re not an Aussie, I doubt you’ll ever encounter a huntsman, but I admit that I would probably freak out if I saw one of those in person, even knowing they’re harmless and me not being particularly afraid of spiders myself.)
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
Huntsman live in the southeast of the US as well. Not as big but we have them too
And wolf spiders are literally not anything like jumping spiders, sorry.
migratingotter
I think he meant that they don’t hang out in webs but hunt prey like jumping spiders. I get them frequently in my basement in the fall and when we had work done, I told them not to kill them as I preferred the spiders to what they weee eating down there. One of the workmen agreed with me.
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
Wolf spiders are active hunters like jumpers too, though
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
Okay so real talk: wolf spiders intimidate me too. I have traumatic memories associated with them. I’m trying really hard to face my own fears and my goal is actually to own one one day.
Huntsman are definitely intimidating because they are FAST. And the leggy-neas causes discomfort. But just because something causes you to feel a certain way doesn’t mean you can’t appreciate a creature for what it does- they’re very important pest control!
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
CLARIFICATION: I’m not arguing that wolf spiders are dangerous or anything or the sort! I’m sorry if that’s what was implied.
I lived in a 110 year old farmhouse with my abusive ex husband in the middle of nowhere. LOTS of wild spiders everywhere, cool.
Until he shoved me to the floor once and one crawled across my face. That’s the traumatic memory. The spider didn’t do anything except try to get away; I just associate them with physical abuse
TsubakiTragic
Huntsman spiders (Australian ones) are harmless. They are just big and scary looking, but they're lovers, not fighters. This from an avowed arachnophobe.
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
Our huntsman are harmless too! But they don’t get nearly as big as yours!
FormerlySable
Well, you’re the expert, but I’ve moved wolf spiders outside in my bare hands numerous times without any problems. Maybe all of them are not so chill. My experience, though, hasn’t been negative.
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
Oh no, I’m not arguing that they’re dangerous or anything or the sort! I’m sorry if that’s what was implied.
I lived in a 110 year old farmhouse with my abusive ex husband in the middle of nowhere. LOTS of wild spiders everywhere, cool.
Until he shoved me to the floor once and one crawled across my face. That’s the traumatic memory. The spider didn’t do anything except try to get away; I just associate them with physical abuse
FormerlySable
Yikes! I don’t blame you. Glad he’s an ex.
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
Unfortunately I’m still tied to him because we share a kid (barely 😒). He still tries to make my life miserable. I left him and he’ll make me pay for it the rest of my life
ReallyOG
@op - I’m going to table a motion for you to just call it Day #69 for the rest of eternity. We all know roughly how long it’s been, and you’re doing Shelob’s work with great success. Just pick a number and we will roll with it.
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
It’s actually closer to day 730 or something lmao
Gotta keep consistency in titles or people might think it’s a knock off post or not be able to find it
ReallyOG
Nah man. You’ve been doing this shit since day, so put down any worry about ‘people think…’. We don’t. More spiders.
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
I’m still not calling it day 69 lmao