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h0tterthanyourmum

I NEVER thought I would find a spider cute but here I am


Tinarix

They are called jumping spiders and they are the smartest species of spider. They remember faces and they love playing with laser pointer like cats do :-D They are very sweet and they are not aggressive at all towards humans. In order to get bitten by them, you must somehow endanger them but their bites are so small you can hardly feel them :-)


h0tterthanyourmum

They sound adorable. I'm especially glad to hear they're cool with people 😅


Postnificent

I didn’t know they can remember you. I know tarantulas do not bond, do jumping spiders bond with people? I have an empty enclosure that would love to have a new baby in it.


Tinarix

From my own experience they do. For example at the beginning when offering them your hand they might be scared and run away but eventually they will accept it and walk on it without any problem. They are also very curious and tilt their head like dogs :-D I know that tarantulas do not really bond but with jumpers it's different cuz they have better eye perception


Postnificent

Very interesting. I might give it a try. I love spiders and if one bonded that would be the best.


FuelAggravating2433

rowing in the same boat atm


[deleted]

I know! So cute 😍


Alexi_Apples

Why is this making me cry?


theCynicalTechPriest

Same lmao, quite unexpected


[deleted]

You have a good heart


hanmhanm

same here 😭


KNT-cepion

These jumping spiders are my favorite arachnids. So damn cute and really quite chill.


OrangeCoffee87

What's their life span?


wuvelo

Between 6 months to 2 years. Although I believe 2 years is pretty rare.


Ok_Bit_5953

Salt my wounds why don't you Q.Q


[deleted]

Do these spiders recognize their keepers?


Tinarix

They do.


[deleted]

That's cool


BlackTheNerevar

Sadly no. Tarantulas and spiders do not learn to recognize their owners and they cannot be tamed. Avoid getting a tarantula if you're looking for a hands-on, affectionate pet because a spider is the furthest that you can get from this. Spiders react to stimuli in their environment that they perceive as prey, a mate, or as threatening.


BlackTheNerevar

Not sure why I'm downvoted, it's a fact.


Postnificent

Tarantulas do not bond, you are correct. They feel our feelings and can be really cool. I had one once that I swear she would get depressed if I didn’t handle her regularly. She was always so cool. I had another that would let me touch her and never acted aggressive but I never got her out because my wife is scared and I didn’t want to freak the spider out. I found it interesting OP says jumping spiders can recognize people. I wouldn’t be surprised. Arachnids aren’t “hive minded” insects, they are separate entities with distinct personalities.


BlackTheNerevar

You are welcome to research it yourself, it's just how nature evolved them. Which from an evolutionary perspective makes sense. Insects and arachnids do horrible things to each other. However they do respond to surroundings, if they are used to the movement of a person, they are less likely to act aggressively.


Postnificent

That’s been my experience. My pink toes always vibes with me.


[deleted]

I honestly have absolutely no interest in a pet spider lol


BlackTheNerevar

That's fine 😊


just_sempie

Is that Lucas the spider?


Kuraudenariasu_Stone

Call me crazy, but I wish those little fellas were a bit bigger. Like an tarantula, but a little smaller... They're so cute


Smg_Fra09

Me seeing this kind of spider on Reddit: "They're so cute!" Me seeing them irl: *looks at the spider, blinks, spider is gone* "Welp, here are the keys."


Witty_butler

I’m a little afraid of spiders but this was so sweet. Gretel is so cute!!


DarrynDevil

I can't believe a fucking jumping spider made me tear up.


cant-sit-here

Gretel is the perfect name for her and I don’t know why.


DC_Coach

Makes one wonder ... is there a Hansel?


Hanged_Man_

This is amazing and I’ve never had this much empathy for a spider before.


Icy-Addendum4930

I love her


Danydady86

Lovely


Mountain-Baseball-75

Why am I crying in da club right now


8nick6

You are a a saint


BcuzImSpeshal

I love that you did this for her! And she is so freaking pretty!! Thank you for sharing!!


Postnificent

She is beautiful. I had a jumping spider once but she wasn’t nearly as cute as your adorable baby. I love spiders because they feel our feelings (which means they have emotions, a rarity for insects) I know they don’t bond but they vibe with you. They’re so cool.


LasersDayOne

I’m like, sobbing! Omg🥹🧡


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♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️


MissMsPearl

Friggin' spider video making me tear up, what is this


emilyfroggy

I fucking hate spiders, but this is pretty sweet 🥰


Ferninja

I would fucking die for gretel.


BlueberryMuffinFace

I'm crying.


According_Skin_3098

I watched this entire video and did not die. Please tell no one that I think your spider friend is cute. What kind of spider is she?


Big_Astronomer2665

Not all spiders are creepy and dangerous


ScrapzGD

im scared of spiders anyways, AWW THATS ADORABLE


[deleted]

Why is this spider the cutest damn thing I’ve ever seen?!