tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013316887660017880.post6151859012489614857..comments2024-03-25T16:04:06.581-05:00Comments on MObugs: Rose-Haired TarantulaShelly Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18367843308248195970noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013316887660017880.post-82590547732989226932011-01-12T07:58:03.811-06:002011-01-12T07:58:03.811-06:00Bemused, thanks for stopping by. I can completely ...Bemused, thanks for stopping by. I can completely relate to your phobia as I too had the same phobia for most of my life. It wasn't until about 3 years at almost 40 years of age that I decided my fear was irrational, after all I love insects and spiders just aren't all that much different. So I began a mission to overcome my fear. I started forcing myself to photograph more of the ones I found, and then did research on them. The more i did this, the more I calmed down. A year and a half ago I worked up the nerve to handle a tiny jumping spider, then a crab spider, and when those situations worked out favorably I finally decided to buy a tarantula. The first I bought was the hentzi species which is native to Missouri. I heard they were gentle and I thought she would make a great program specimen for when I do school age nature programs. It took me 3 months to work up the courage to hold her. I simply could not get those fangs out of my mind. Once i finally held her I was hooked! She was so sweet and gentle. I then went out and bought another one, which I later donated to a nature center in KC. On a camping trip last October I captured a large adult male. He later died of old age. Then I bought this pink rose haired species about 6 weeks ago. She is proving to be a sweet spider too. My next one is going to be a Mexican Red-Kneed Tarantula. <br />Phobia is all in our minds, and if we truly want to overcome it, it can be done. I wish you luck if you should decide it is time to face your fear. Again, thanks for stopping by and hope to see you again.Shelly Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18367843308248195970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013316887660017880.post-25107111168466388992011-01-12T07:46:14.801-06:002011-01-12T07:46:14.801-06:00Hiya, came your way via Ratty and nature centre ma...Hiya, came your way via Ratty and nature centre magazine. I have to admit that for no reason at all, spiders are my biggest phobia. It is totally unfounded I know and they have never given me cause to be afraid of them but I just am. Plain terrified. Your pictures are great and I do appreciate the uniqueness of a tarantula- I just don't like them very much! I am so glad we do not get spiders this size in the UK. Great post by the way.bemused26https://www.blogger.com/profile/03288651410815126420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013316887660017880.post-73799442789209522482011-01-06T03:15:47.324-06:002011-01-06T03:15:47.324-06:00Im investigating how such a change is made in thei...Im investigating how such a change is made in their lives of insects as a result of global warming. Following your blog. Thank you!Böcek ilaçlamahttp://www.bocekilaclamaistanbul.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013316887660017880.post-113044795339355592010-12-30T14:42:22.783-06:002010-12-30T14:42:22.783-06:00Bio---I know what you mean it is hard to believe t...Bio---I know what you mean it is hard to believe that shedding their skin would be so difficult, but there are many spiders that even die during this process.<br /><br />Bandi---Thank you very much, and you have a very Happy New Year as well.<br /><br />Steve---you mean you wouldn't want to bring one of these beauties into your house as a pet? We had a great Holiday, I even got a new camera for Christmas so I can hardly wait for spring to get outside and start photographing the bugs again.<br /><br />Marvin--Thank you very much, it is good to see you around here again, its been awhile. <br /><br />Rural--Thanks so much for your kind words...I hope you and your family have a safe Happy New Year also. I'm so glad you've enjoyed your visits here, it makes writing this blog so much more enjoyable to know that people are really enjoying it and learning from it.Shelly Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18367843308248195970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013316887660017880.post-51552157480099453642010-12-30T06:21:23.066-06:002010-12-30T06:21:23.066-06:00Shelley Rosie is cute in her own way. Fascinating ...Shelley Rosie is cute in her own way. Fascinating too. Interesting about the shedding of her skin. Wonderful shots!!<br /><br />I wanted to wish you and your family a Very Happy New Year. I have loved reading your blog this year, and '09 and the pictures are always a gorgeous bonus!Rural Ramblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732196758829385989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013316887660017880.post-25063791783364436562010-12-29T23:36:29.472-06:002010-12-29T23:36:29.472-06:00Great shots of a beautiful spider. A very informa...Great shots of a beautiful spider. A very informative article too.Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03374936227735741953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013316887660017880.post-86198759193514516662010-12-29T09:47:33.472-06:002010-12-29T09:47:33.472-06:00Hmmmm, pet? not sure I would say pet as interestin...Hmmmm, pet? not sure I would say pet as interesting to watch.LOL Hope you had a good holiday.Out on the prairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548162534362532705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013316887660017880.post-55436415381432453862010-12-29T04:21:12.691-06:002010-12-29T04:21:12.691-06:00Frightening, good pictures.
Good work,congratulati...Frightening, good pictures.<br />Good work,congratulations!<br />Beautiful pictures,happy New Year!Bandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00860120280509004171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013316887660017880.post-66390803318824064412010-12-28T21:29:10.652-06:002010-12-28T21:29:10.652-06:00Yikes. Until I read your description of shedding s...Yikes. Until I read your description of shedding skin I never thought about how difficult it might be for the animal (aside from, say, a snake having a hard time rubbing parts off). Yowsa.biobabblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15081382623906668057noreply@blogger.com