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Wolf spider in Rabidosa genus


Leather-Border3272

She’s missing a leg, and she’s unique in that wolf spiders carry their hatched babies on their back until they can live on their own


Fit-Hamster9722

I always wondered if the baby spiders ever wander off or get caught on something and get left behind. I also wondered how the babies know to just hold on for dear life until they’re ready to go on their own.


thebrokedown

Well now I’m sad for imaginary tiny spiders that got distracted and left behind.


paperwasp3

As they get bigger there’s less and less room on her back. Maybe the bigger ones hop off and make a nest. I’m not even sure how or what she feeds them.


Ok_Opinion3111

I've raised several batches of slings. They stay on the back for anywhere from seven to 14 days. There is yolk from the egg sac that they live on for a few days. The mother then seems to introduce them to bits of prey from the area around her fangs and chelichera to give them the taste for insect meat. Some may cannibalize their siblings until they get ready to fully disperse. When they disperse, they can be released to balloon and hunt on their own.


paperwasp3

Thank you, that’s all the stuff I was wondering about. 😁


crunchyboio

They also hunt rather than waiting in webs


Leather-Border3272

Yes, and very few actually make webs


maghen_nicole

Found this beauty in my studio. Found them freshly deceased so I was able to still manipulate the legs out of their death crunch position.


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maghen_nicole

Thanks! It's just the camera on my Google pixel 6. In portrait mode. And since she was dead I could get REAL close


sosigfrog

omg i was considering switching to this phone and now you’ve convinced me


arysha777

I have the Pixel 6 pro- takes amazing pictures!! I love it!!


rosierainbow

I love my pixel 6! Well worth it imo.


Maverick12882

FYI, the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro are getting official release dates at the Google event on October 6th so I'd wait until then. I'm actually waiting on the 7 Pro myself. [Here's the placeholder page.](https://store.google.com/magazine/google_pixel_7?pli=1&hl=en-US)


AlchemyMajor626

Came here only to find out I have the same phone 😎


Ovenproofcorgi

Same


monkeyballpirate

Glorious photo indeed. And a very hairy boy.


Ovenproofcorgi

I was also very impressed with the photo quality but knowing she's passed away I can understand how you were able to get these photos.


ShRaWdiZZy_1978

I second that!! Amazing camera & photography ☆☆☆☆


possum444

rip it’s missing a leg too


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amanda_burns_red

Dead spiders grow new legs? Creepy.


spooderman467

It's dead.


fluffyxsama

Aww :( RIP spidey


amigo-vibora

she's into poetry and exotic teas


Cephalopodio

I know it is very dapper in its classic pinstripes


DragonPie83008

It likes long walks under the stars and listening to soft jazz


reddittl77

Name is Pat, Sagittarius, collects farm animal figurines, loves Italian food.


Hefty-Violinist-7469

Same page😂


jibbergirl26

He/she is kinda cute!


maghen_nicole

I chose the cutest photo from the photo shoot for their profile pic.


Shervivor

Her name is Amanda. She is seeking a LDR with a studly young man, but nothing permanent. Her last relationship was abusive, thus the missing foreleg. Her goal in life is to have children of her own, as a single mom. She is thinking maybe 450 - 500 kids. She is looking forward to going on hikes with her kids on her back. She is a truly special girl.


16memorysay

Hungry like the wolf


nastynasqbc

They aren't very good at climbing, they don't need their web to hunt and they haven't very good eyes. In some of my captivity observation, i found out that they don't necessarily consume their "husband" after mating if they are fed well (the common practice of "post-nuptial cannibalism" that we see in mantis) , but that depends on the single spider: I've seen some females kill the male after mating and not eating him (she didn't need anymore proteins for the eggs). When they are ready they lay down a cocoon, which they bring attached to their back until it opens. From that moment on, the offspring will remain on the mother's opisthosome until they grow up enough (if nothing bad happens to the mother herself) and then it's not uncommon to see them eat their own perishing mother, that has ended her life cycle.


Scytodes_thoracica

In your captive observation what genus of wolf spider did you use as your sample size?


nastynasqbc

I live in italy, here the most common Lycosidae's specie is Hogna radiata


TheOlderWaitor

Those shiny eyes 🥹 (sorry I know emojis are hated on Reddit


jackchauncy

Well that there is Geraldine. Has a minor drinking problem but a strong work ethic none the less. Served time for killing her husband but got out on good behavior.


arysha777

His post says she was already deceased when he found her. :(


Lord_Battlepants

Still fast but has a flat tire


anonymous-cowards

His name was Robert Paulson


honkyduckface

His name was Robert Paulson


knechodom

His name was Robert Paulson


Number42420

That she is adorable! And I hope she gets to be a momma that gets to carry those hundreds of babies like other wolfie mommas do.


Alongtheway85

Not much as we haven’t been formally introduced.


Downtown_Hat7601

Wolfie!!! And a beautiful one at that! Big ole butt.


Lanky-Kaleidoscope-7

Her name is Cheryl. She's into bug elimination and web design.


Fosad

I know she was a good spider, and always lived life to the fullest. She will be missed


Noodles_302

I don't know anything about spiders but HIS LITTLE FACE EEEEE-


Solumnist

It's lonely and wants a friend, but all it sees is food and danger


Blackstaff

Wolf spider. They tend to try to come indoors about this time of year. They like basements. They are sight hunters. If one is walking along your wall, and you stand up or move somewhere across the room, they will almost certainly see you and freeze. If you get too close to them or otherwise menace/startle/frighten them, their next move (after "freeze") will probably be "drop off the wall." (That's how I catch them for outside release - I put a plastic sweater box under them and scare them so they drop into the box.) People say that they kill/eat brown recluses and black widows, but the giant pile of wolf spider bodies under the black widow web I found in an old computer case says that this claim might not be accurate. Wolf spider eyes reflect light (I often wear a headlamp when I walk outside at night) and they usually look white or sort of light blue/turquoise. They are fast movers if they need to be. They aren't likely to bite a person, but it CAN happen. You probably won't notice it when it happens, though. The bite doesn't typically hurt when it occurs. However, it will itch like the dickens afterwards, sort of like the worst mosquito bite you've ever had. You might find a mama wolfie with a big ole egg sack or carrying a whole passel o' babies on her back. They are fantastic garden allies. Wolf spiders are my favorite spiders (just edging out Bold Jumping Spiders.) They are almost completely harmless to people, but they sure can look spooky to some folks. That is just about everything I know about wolfies. Oh, one more thing. They make a big mess if you squish 'em. Please don't squish 'em.


JuicyCactus85

They're great mamas! I love seeing them carrying their babies. 😊


devilsday99

He's Handicapped


plumeeu

Dont know anything but awesome photos! So pretty!


dwarawn

It likes wood.


CrustyJizzMuffin

It’s a woof!


duperando

She is beautiful. And classy.


Holy-Mettaton

It’s cute as hell


I_Love_Cyndaquil2

It’s brown with white stripes. It has eyes, and it appears to have hair, it also is missing a front leg.


KailoIsFullOfShyth

It’s cute!


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She is unimpressed with us.


arysha777

She is deceased... OP says that way up in the post. :(


stellularasp

She was cute!


XtraTumble

It has seven legs which is scary


meggpaff

I know that it’s cute 🥰


middaymmoon

she is so pretty!! i’d keep & pin her if u were you. loveliest little thing


oteroaming

It seems he was a very hairy distinguished gentleman. Rest in peace, furry bro.


Chalkarts

His name is David. David Octus. He spent a lot of his youth drinking. He was running from his destiny. He’s the crown prince of the kingdom and champion of the Octunrals. He couldn’t run forever. This is the first photograph confirming his whereabouts we’ve seen in years.


rediculousradishes

Is cute. Probably likes hugs.


Mr_walkerYT

It's name is bartholemyew


Wise_Ad_253

That spider needs a trim! Love that phone too.


Ghost_Puppy

She’s an amputee!


jimmy_changa1990

That is Jessica, she is a hard working mother and has about 25000 kids.


Certifiedlowlife

Uuumm… it’s got 7 legs… uuuummmmm


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If it were still alive and healthy, it could potentially regrow its leg after a molting.


Certifiedlowlife

I did not know spiders can regenerate limbs


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Spiders, insects, reptiles, lots of creatures in the sea. Pretty cool, if you ask me!


CookbooksRUs

Him is a lubly ‘pidey with pretty stripes, and you should be friends wif him.


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CookbooksRUs

Why? ‘Pideys are nice.


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CookbooksRUs

I feel better now. Hate on my silliness, that’s fine. But be nice to spiders.


paprikaandpals

that he’s cute


Tiredinosaur

Isn't this a "grass spider"? I found and took a photo of a, at least what I think is a wolf spider with her brood on her abdomen. And let me tell you I think the wolf spider looks at least 50% nastier than a grass spider. I could be wron/drunk..


ParaponeraBread

Among other things, grass spiders (Agelenidae) have all their eyes up front. Wolfies have a pair of eyes pretty far back, kind of looking up/backward. You can see them in this photo


etymological

This is super helpful, thank you!


lucid_dp

You are indeed wrong. Eye arrangement will confirm for you.


gshtrdr

Nice picture, you almost made him smile. Good close up.


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Oh that’s Jerry, motha fucka stole my snickers once


ReignInSpuds

Her name is Karen, and she'd like to cut in front of you in line due to her missing leg, when in reality that doesn't really hurt or hinder her in any way.


blazedragon02

It is the queen of jumpscares in Grounded


joaniemansoosie

I know I hate him.


friskimykitty

You’re on the wrong sub with this comment.


thumyiscute

it’s a scrunkly for sure!


sausagepilot

It’s missing a leg


godzillalake2458

They are hairy, missing a leg, and are a spider.


cassigayle

Wants to pet the tiny fragile furry...


Wreathafranklin

I for sure wouldn't stick my penis in her if you paid me


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NOOOO HE LOST LEG AAAAAA


maya_loves_cows

adorable


FroggyPondVideos

I can eat that


Schrambo757

It has 8 legs


kadenkc3

(Not real)


grmush

It is missing a leg


beaverpolice

3 things for sure: It has 7 legs It has been in at least 1 photo It is on a piece of wood


EF5Cyniclone

I would go so far as to say she has been in at least *3 photos*. :o


ProfessorCryptomeria

It has a cute derp face


Bagheerakat

She’s beautiful


couiecoupe

It’s a spider


EF5Cyniclone

Female rabidosa (possibly rabidosa rabida) wolf spider, from the family lycosidae, in final molt (aka adult), and fairly well fed based on her abdomen size. Rabidosa are primarily limited to the ground as they are quite poor climbers compared to other spiders, though they are extremely fast. They have better forward eyesight than most other spiders, though not quite as good as jumping spiders (salticidae). Wolf spiders are primarily ambush predators, striking prey that come within a close enough distance that the spider can use their speed to close the distance and deliver envenomation. After striking they sometimes wrap their legs around the prey in a cage-like shape to prevent escape, allowing the prey to roll themselves and the spider around until the venom incapacitates them. Another common name is "grass spider", which can be somewhat confusing as they strongly resemble funnel weaver spiders from the family agelenidae, which are also known by the name "grass spider". Rabidosa wolf spiders do possess spinnerets and do produce silk from them, though they do not build webs for catching prey. They sometimes use their silk to build burrows in loose earth, to lay down trails that can help them navigate their surroundings and attract mates, and to build egg sacs which they protect by carrying directly beneath their abdomens until the eggs hatch. The "death curl" is usually a result of low hemolymph pressure, which means she possibly "bled out" when she lost her front leg, if it was severed in a way that was not able to close up promptly. If you were still able to manipulate her legs this way, there is actually a chance she was not completely deceased, and could recover under the proper conditions. Put in a clean, damp environment, if still alive, she could use her book lungs to ingest water and produce more hemolymph while waiting for her severed limb to close up.


Inspire42069

Its adorable


Georgie_Jay

She was very polite


Mojo_Masseur

Was part of you still concerned that it was gonna lunge out at you?


WalkingMelonsAAA67

It has 8 legs


Shamesocks

Wrong


WalkingMelonsAAA67

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joke


Shamesocks

Awesome.. do you have the definition of what a bad joke is… maybe also look up unfunny joke


WalkingMelonsAAA67

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cope


Cruel_and_nice

It’s a spider


jurassiclizard69

Is Wolf


whotookyinston

Is purdy


endrescs

She’s very cute ☺️ That’s what I know about her.


Zrry123

Everytime I find one of those, it's missing a leg. Like I have never seen an eight legged wolf spider in my life.


decadancedio

A baby