OT: Baby animals & the 'warm fuzzies'

paul_

12 years ago

So what is it about baby animals that just brings on that "warm fuzzy feeling", eh?

This one is quite shy...

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cactusmcharris, interior BC Z4/5
12 years ago
Can I name #2 'Shelob'?

Neat pictures, Paul - here I was thinking you'd be feeding spider chops to one of your red legs.
brodyjames_gw
12 years ago
Beautiful! What is the first one? It has a teal tinge of color to it.

Nancy
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david, it is obvious you don't deal with animal rescue and don't have an idea of what is going on in the streets as it relates to animals. Those of us who care more about the animals well being than some human's hurt feelings won't stop doing what we do to save their lives. No, I have no respect for someone who throws their animal in the street to suffer the consequences. To mention a few, death by car, infection with Feluk/aids, having babies to suffer on the street, being killed by dogs or people, being dowsed with acid, and the list goes on and on. Your ideal solution is great, but let me enlighten you. Humane societies and aniaml shelters do not "round up" stray cats. It's not in their job description no where in the US that I know of. If you have an animal trapped or caged, someone will come get it. Some will come out to pick up injured animals, but they also have to be "gift wrapped." Others insist you bring it in. 99% of aniamls rescued off the streets are rescued by caring individuals, not governement run agencies. Also, if the humane society in her area did come to "round up" the cats, the tom would have been put to sleep, no doubt. His wounds would have dictated his future. Chances for the other two would be slim to none as far as being adopted. More than 10 million animals are killed in shelters every year because there are not enough good homes for them all. The ones who die first are the ones who come in off the street, whether they are previous pets or strays. You had better hope that if your animal gets out one day a caring person like Pinktoes picks it up and not the animal shelter. And if she chooses to have your animal spayed or neutered, then thank her because she did the responsible thing. There are millions of homelss cats that no one cares about. People like Pinktoes and AuntJen and thousands of others make a difference in the lives of a few animals and if everyone took their initiative, showed their heart, didn't mind spending the money, there wouldn't be millions of cats on the street suffering. When a human shows no respect for an animal's life, I show no respect for them. Pinktoes did the right thing morally and legally. Do not insult her for doing the right thing. Because of her, these cats will no longer suffer and that sir, deserves a big thank you from those who prefer to sit on the sidelines and pass judgement while others clean up the mess made by uncaring humans. Pinktoes you can contact me through this forum or send me a personal e-mail. My address is listed at the top of this thread by my name. I do hope the tom comes back negative for the feluk/aids viruses. They are so suseptible when they are out there fighting, etc. In trying to trap the female, why don't you try to get your friend to help you humanely trap her. It's no big deal. If your friend isn't familiar with trapping, find someone in your area who is. There are usually rescuers who will come out and trap for inexperienced folks like yourself. It is unnerving, but after the first 100 you get use to it. LOL
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CorpsmanCooper
12 years ago
UGH! You're giving me the heebie jeebies not the warm and fuzzies! LOL They are cool but I don't want them anywhere near me!

~Erin~
tsugajunkie z5 SE WI ♱
12 years ago
Bee-oo-ti-ful! Just as your other pix were.

Kinda makes one think of Echeveria setosa so not so OT.

Thanks for the pix.

tj
karyn1
12 years ago
The little guy in the 2nd pic really is cute and even looks kinda cuddly. Does he/she have those irritating hairs that break off in your skin when touched? My 7 yr old just saw your babies and got that "I want one" look. I told him not to get any ideas. We have enough critters already.
CorpsmanCooper
12 years ago
Speaking of baby animals! I just found out I'm pregnant with #3! LOL

~Erin~
paul_
Original Author
12 years ago
Can I name #2 'Shelob'?

Well for now you can. But if it should turn out to be a male, we'll have to revisit the naming. heh

Nancy, the blue bugger in the first pic is a baby Avicularia versicolor.

Ah, but Karyn, they are SOOOOOOOO low maintenance compared to other pets! And yes that one (a Chromatopelma cyanopubescens) being one of the New World T's has hairs that some find irritating. (Though on the plus side, as with all the New World T's, the venom is weaker than that of the Old World T's.) A good T for your son (really!) as long as he will keep in mind that this is a look but don't touch pet. Cc's are speedy devils. If I open the cube mine currently calls home, it immediately dives for the bottom of its webbing. If I were to try to take it out to handle it, however, it would zip away like the "Flash". Originating in arid regions of Venezuela, it prefers a drier set up (whereas some species require high humidity), normal room temps are fine, is an enthusiastic eater (which is entertaining), remains out and about most of the time (some T species hide 99% of the time), and webs heavily (which is cool).

Erin, boy that could be uncomfortable when it starts to "kick". (Bad enough when there's only two kicking feet, I imagine.)
karyn1
12 years ago
Mazel Tov (congratulations) Erin.

Paul if we didn't have so many pets I would consider it. No pet is completely maintenance free and we already have chinchillas, sugar gliders, geckos, a rabbit, cats, a dog, a hamster, tree frogs & a koi/goldfish pond.

Do you breed them or get them from a dealer? The owner of the shop I used to get my salt water aquarium supplies from had a variety of arachnids available. I loved my marine tanks but just didn't have the time to properly care for them any longer.
brodyjames_gw
12 years ago
Thanks, Paul. I just googled it....the adults are beautiful as well! Please post a picture when yours matures. :)

Nancy
CorpsmanCooper
12 years ago
HAhaha I'm not pregnant with 3 (at least I hope to heck I'm not!) I'm pregnant with child number 3! I have 2 already. LOL

~Erin~
paul_
Original Author
12 years ago
Congrats, Erin!
norma_2006
12 years ago
Paul you would be in heaven in So. Africa.
lI found a pure white fuzzy spider and it was fast a lightening, I love to look at them but will not touch, I also don't like snakes, pretty but I will not touch either. my old friend from Nothern England still has them as friendS, and the poisonous ones he milks for for the hospital, so that they alway have some on hand for people who get bit. He has paid many visits to that hospital for treatment. It's an interesting hobby. Norma

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