Sophia Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 They aren't 'big' spiders though are they? I think I've had these on windowsills in the garage and the spider body is about the size of a middle finger tip. Total size about the tip of a thumb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 this is the smallest one i have ever seen this is my other one next to a vivid about two years ago. pretty much fully grown, so not all that big really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 Took these just now so you can get a size comparison from my hand. ( cos I think Insect Direct is too scared to hold his :sml1: :rotf: ) For those that dont know me I am a 31 yr old "solid" Male, so not small hands. See they just furry cuddly pets, nothing to be scared of :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 They aren't 'big' spiders though are they? I think I've had these on windowsills in the garage and the spider body is about the size of a middle finger tip. Total size about the tip of a thumb. you wont find these on window sills. You will find these in damp dark corners of the garden under the woodpiles etc. Not social animals and like it damp and dark. More common in forests and bush etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 ew full credit. i knew someone on here would be game enough sooner or later. i almost held one the other night, but na not for me. i can just imagine me chucking it across the room if it tries to bite haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 clockwork spiders they only bite if you wind them up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 I'd call those big then :sick: My spider lodgers must be another sort. I really like jumping spiders that hang about usually in the bathroom where the window is open. They seem to have character and I like the way they dart around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burrowssj Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 :thup: I've always wanted one!!! If anyone needs to rehome one in Christchurch or for some reason comes across one that they can spare also videos of feeding please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella Posted November 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 My spider died today. I really didn't need that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella Posted November 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Sophia, try looking up ladderweb spiders (which is a group of species) or the grey house spider (which I think is a species). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrudd Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 My spider died today. I really didn't need that aww sorry Stella :tears: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 that sucks. you can have my little one if you like, but I would be interested to know how fast she grows. so you'd have to post updates here at least annually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Sophia, try looking up ladderweb spiders (which is a group of species) or the grey house spider (which I think is a species). Yep have definitely seen some grey house spiders around. Sorry about your spider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella Posted November 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Well, a friend of mine is going to show me how to set Margery in resin, which sounds kinda morbid, but I am really keen to learn. Have pinned out her legs in a natural position and popped her in the freezer so her abdomen doesn't go yuck. &c:ry Insectdirect i would love to have your little spider! I promise to take good care of her and keep you updated Have sent you an email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 I also have a dead danio in the freezer if you want that :smln: :sml2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sianleah90 Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 Hi there how did you get your tunnel web, I want to keep one as a pet but cannot seam to find a place selling live spiders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 No one sells them can be found in bush areas under logs, pongas etc, usually in leaf litter etcrequires a humid environment to sustain them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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