It is tarantula mating season!
Sep 24, 2023 15:10:08 #
In the Bay Area (California), male tarantula's that have reached maturity go out looking for a mate at this time of year. The best time to see them is at dusk. Went out last evening and saw 3. The males wander around looking for a female at her burrow. They will mate with as many females as they can but then usually die for various reasons (only rarely killed by a starving female). In contrast, females may live for decades. A picture of one of the males we saw last night is below:
And a video of him looking for a female is:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/60519499@N00/53211110950/in/dateposted-public/lightbox/
And a video of him looking for a female is:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/60519499@N00/53211110950/in/dateposted-public/lightbox/
Sep 24, 2023 15:13:53 #
Sep 24, 2023 15:28:27 #
Very effective pov of this handsome fellow.
I had a couple as pets when I lived in MD in 1989 (it was legal there and then to own them).
I had a couple as pets when I lived in MD in 1989 (it was legal there and then to own them).
Sep 24, 2023 16:00:00 #
Sep 24, 2023 16:06:55 #
Sep 24, 2023 16:07:45 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Very effective pov of this handsome fellow.
I had a couple as pets when I lived in MD in 1989 (it was legal there and then to own them).
I had a couple as pets when I lived in MD in 1989 (it was legal there and then to own them).
Thanks! Had to get down on the ground for the shot. Didn't know it was illegal to own them now.
Sep 24, 2023 16:07:58 #
Sep 24, 2023 16:12:46 #
ricardo00 wrote:
It probably varies by state. When I moved back to Maine from MD in 1994, I learned they were illegal to own them in Maine.Thanks! Had to get down on the ground for the shot. Didn't know it was illegal to own them now.
As for getting down on the ground, I have been very thankful for my last three cameras that all have rotating LCD screens
Sep 24, 2023 17:32:03 #
Nicely shot, I can get down but then I have to call the Fire Department to get me up again
Sep 24, 2023 17:42:09 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Nicely shot, I can get down but then I have to call the Fire Department to get me up again
Thanks! Yep getting up is for sure harder.
Sep 25, 2023 08:39:42 #
ricardo00 wrote:
Thanks! Yep getting up is for sure harder.
I figure that as long as you’re down, you can easily work it in to your nap schedule.
Sep 25, 2023 08:49:10 #
Sep 25, 2023 11:59:38 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Very effective pov of this handsome fellow.
I had a couple as pets when I lived in MD in 1989 (it was legal there and then to own them).
I had a couple as pets when I lived in MD in 1989 (it was legal there and then to own them).
What do yo have against cats and dogs?
Sep 25, 2023 13:12:31 #
Sep 25, 2023 14:41:16 #
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