Kranswurm Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 You need permits which are issued by Nature conservation and they don't hand them out freely. If you bred say your 2 baboon tarantulas and then got gatvol and released the now 500 spiders they could destroy the balance wherever you live.Tarantuals are also not legal in all of our provinces. Just out of interest, the Brazilian pinktoe tarantula has now overthrown the balance in Florida from being released bu hobbyists, also a few boa species. The Florida enviroment is perfect for exotics to thrive in. Surely the same would apply to foreign spiders being released in South Africa We had a trapdoor tarantula in the office in a fish tank long ago we called Percy.Then one monday when we came in he was gone.No one felt very comfortable for the rest of the day
scotty Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 This is a Poecilotheria metallica, common name is a Gooty foot ornamental indiginous to Sri lanka. A 1cm sling goes for between R2000 to R2500 depending on the breeder. They can get very pricey!!! Oh and a female can lay between 200 to 2000 eggs depending on species so it's quite a lucrative industry.They're not as scary as they look.I'm not afraid of spiders but that one scares the cr@p out of me.
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 Surely the same would apply to foreign spiders being released in South Africa We had a trapdoor tarantula in the office in a fish tank long ago we called Percy.Then one monday when we came in he was gone.No one felt very comfortable for the rest of the day There are strict laws wrt importing of foreign species yet there are probably a good 200+ foreign species being actively kept and bred for the hobby here in RSA. We never were good at enforcing our laws as you may know.And with the money that could be made it's not going to stop anytime soon.I mean a 200 strong eggsac going at R500 a sling gives you R100K, not bad for letting nature do it's thing, and if you can prevent the female from chowing the male you could get 3 or 4 sacs a year.
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 (edited) I'm not afraid of spiders but that one scares the cr@p out of me.The Poecilotheria genus in particular is known for a vicious bite being old world from the Asian continent. But they are very skittish and choose flight over fight most times.Heart palpatations, severe muscle cramping and even halucinations if the spider is big enough. Not a nice thing, or so I have been told. Touch wood, I've never been bitten before. Edited October 10, 2013 by sk27
Jacques999 Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 mmm....I like snakes but find they smell.How do you deal with thatI clean his cage once a week and when I see he did mess I clean it as quick as possible.
SwissVan Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 I could relate to that principal but for a much larger time span... Tumbleweed 1
Blokman Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) The latest addition to our family. There goes your hosepipe, cycling shoes , mudflaps , water bottles, towbar wires.................. Edited October 14, 2013 by Blokman
_C50_ Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 There goes your hosepipe, cycling shoes , mudflaps , water bottles, towbar wires.................. This will not be the first time. I have to say that my previous Bullmastiff, who I unfortunately had to put down because of cancer about 2 months ago, was not very destructive. That title certainly went to our Boxer. But i have to say that this one is trying to make that title his own, holy crap.
Wannabe Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 Our two Pekingese pups at 6 months. They are just over a year now, had their first grooming / cut, and has lost most of that cuddliness.
Captain K'nuckles Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 For all you dog lovers: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=454772542076&set=vb.21864032913&type=2&theater 428 others and Uni 2
Uni Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) For all you dog lovers: watching animals of different species being friends is amazing. i love this one - 2 of my fave animals - they don't know they're not supposed to be friends- they just get on with it and have fun. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vL8x7LcA-Y4 Edited October 14, 2013 by Uni htone 1
Captain K'nuckles Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 Why all dogs deserve a second chance: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=1458313137726165&set=vb.316578278441607&type=2&theater
Uni Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 Why all dogs deserve a second chance: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=1458313137726165&set=vb.316578278441607&type=2&theateroh man. a don't watch this while at work if you're going to be bawling warning required.never ceases to amaze me how animals still tolerate humans.
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 oh man. a don't watch this while at work if you're going to be bawling warning required.never ceases to amaze me how animals still tolerate humans.That was such an amazing video. Can't believe after all she went through that she turned out into such a nice dog.Couldn't hold it against her if she tried to take your hand off. Thats why I'd rather spend time with animals than have to deal with other people. Uni and htone 2
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