tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post766551897833944055..comments2024-02-04T22:08:15.486+02:00Comments on Hedgie's Nature Journal : Black Velvet SpiderMaree Clarksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274329795088706720noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-76078292867895660082022-10-09T05:09:07.758+02:002022-10-09T05:09:07.758+02:00Hello, I have a Erasus Blue Sidi who I feed everyd...Hello, I have a Erasus Blue Sidi who I feed everyday she is a sling right now, but should I be feeding her everyday? I know they can eat frequently but should they ? Will that possibly rupture there abdomen if it's too much or will they simply leave the food for later?<br /><br />Best regards,<br /><br /><br />Fellow spider lover š·Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-55066595359172629872022-06-04T07:13:02.680+02:002022-06-04T07:13:02.680+02:00I have a bit of an odd questionāIāve been working ...I have a bit of an odd questionāIāve been working on this sci-fi story, and I recently decided to add in some genetically modified āGiant Spider Livestock.ā Essentially they would be a sort of āFrankensteinās Tarantula,ā as they would be made up of various traits from assorted spiders (Darwinās Spider for web type, Mexican Redleg for lifespan, etc). I recently learned of the existence of Velvet Spiders (literally two days ago), and upon looking them up I realized that their faces exactly matched what I had been mentally picturing for my fictional ones. Iāve been wondering what their temperaments tend to be likeāfrom your story they seem fairly chill but also quite shy, do you happen to know anything else of their personalities I should potentially note? <br />Thank you for your time šWylie Spidernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-12944301969424717302021-08-05T21:10:05.332+02:002021-08-05T21:10:05.332+02:00Spiders don't need to eat often and can surviv...Spiders don't need to eat often and can survive weeks without food. However, if insects are available, they will eat frequently. They can eat up to 4 times per day! And thanks a lot, glad you like the pics! Maree Clarksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274329795088706720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-48492973218212131882021-08-05T20:07:39.811+02:002021-08-05T20:07:39.811+02:00My sister has a velvet spider and is wondering how...My sister has a velvet spider and is wondering how often they eat... I love the pictures buy the way, I think you are an amazing photographer.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17706766710650872171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-19485525573094836732021-07-28T13:59:41.770+02:002021-07-28T13:59:41.770+02:00Wow, wonderful to hear that Unknown! Enjoy your da...Wow, wonderful to hear that Unknown! Enjoy your day!Maree Clarksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274329795088706720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-74193170572937076342020-08-26T18:31:35.397+02:002020-08-26T18:31:35.397+02:00Might be a jumping spider, similar eyes but tiny a...Might be a jumping spider, similar eyes but tiny and not as stout. People sometimes keep them as pets.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08689694645373426814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-1701663154434389832019-08-27T21:21:16.736+02:002019-08-27T21:21:16.736+02:00Hello. Did the laundry today and out comes this li...Hello. Did the laundry today and out comes this little spider. Amazed by its beauty , I grab a holding thing and scoop up this little bugger. After a long search with the friend google, came to conclusion, black velvet spider. Kept it and shined a little light on it to see the pretty in the almost blue shines on the legs. Will keep it safe tonight and will be released in the morning in the camel thorn tree. <br />Thanks for your helpful info.<br />JayAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11387401838981287816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-38878557648526822622019-04-02T15:09:43.143+02:002019-04-02T15:09:43.143+02:00Your post is the most helpful of all!!!!!!
Thanks
...Your post is the most helpful of all!!!!!!<br />Thanks<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13253990920870098292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-14191227976701696872018-12-30T09:58:00.067+02:002018-12-30T09:58:00.067+02:00I found a beautiful velvet spider in my bath last ...I found a beautiful velvet spider in my bath last night, so I captured it in a clear plastic box to study closely and then let it free in my garden. What a beauty! Its face really looks like that of a monkey.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12949161457983013789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-62865363987682182662018-11-03T20:54:37.433+02:002018-11-03T20:54:37.433+02:00So sorry for me just jumping in on your conversati...So sorry for me just jumping in on your conversation but have you found a male for your female yet. Belief it or not, I would love to have a breeding pair. I know some people would think I am silly right now, but they are the most beautiful spiders I have ever seen. Adding on top of that the fact that they are known to not be poisonous, and you have yourself a winner. We had one in the house that landed in my hubby's suitcase by accident and got squashed in between the clothes. We were all very sad. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00280510966615473961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-46989477459575013452018-07-20T03:33:59.253+02:002018-07-20T03:33:59.253+02:00Hello Maree. I absolutely loved your post on the B...Hello Maree. I absolutely loved your post on the Black Velvet Spider! I discovered one on our porch behind a potplant when I moved the pot which hasn't been moved in years. She is absolutely beautiful! I have named her Aranea( from Chatlottes's Web) I intend to leave her be, and just check in now & again with a tasty tidbit. Thank you for all the wonderful info. I love your blog,and will be reading more posts in the future!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04378158867071548112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-45707761571705083942017-08-16T07:36:54.147+02:002017-08-16T07:36:54.147+02:00Oh wow! That is so great Unknown! Enjoy Scarlet an...Oh wow! That is so great Unknown! Enjoy Scarlet and I do so hope you come across a male! Thanks for stopping by!Maree Clarksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274329795088706720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-66310259339257989362017-08-06T13:58:53.264+02:002017-08-06T13:58:53.264+02:00I've got a velvet spider i live in south Afric...I've got a velvet spider i live in south Africa she's super beautiful her names scarlet(girlfriend named her) even though she hates them i love her 2 bits the spider trying to look for a male for herAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11666235539751947828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-31118284080027292442013-11-02T10:35:14.563+02:002013-11-02T10:35:14.563+02:00Hi Jean-Pierre, it's wonderful that your siste...Hi Jean-Pierre, it's wonderful that your sister managed to identify it, always so satisfying once you know what it is!. I agree, gotta live spiders! I haven't seen mine for months so she's either moved home or perhaps something has caught her. My garden has become quite dense, so it will be pure luck if I ever see her again. thanks for letting me know about your sister's spider!Maree Clarksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274329795088706720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-55660359025122731402013-11-02T07:03:13.223+02:002013-11-02T07:03:13.223+02:00Hi Marlee.
Your post helped me identify one my si...Hi Marlee.<br /><br />Your post helped me identify one my sister found in her home. Thank you! Gotta love spiders!! :-D<br /><br />I can't imagine if your spider is still around?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03805506465625195227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-76641097387314425272013-02-06T09:05:03.327+02:002013-02-06T09:05:03.327+02:00Hi Jeanette, sorry, missed this comment - glad you...Hi Jeanette, sorry, missed this comment - glad you enjoy wildlife stories!Maree Clarksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274329795088706720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-34992661378311976152013-02-06T09:04:04.147+02:002013-02-06T09:04:04.147+02:00Wow! SO pleased I was able to help here with the i...Wow! SO pleased I was able to help here with the identification Matt and Cathy and daughter! I'm glad your spider has found a happy home and I too have many corners with undisturbed spiders, as long as they're not poisonous, they are left in peace, otherwise they are gently evicted!<br /><br />Thank you for visiting my blog, lovely to chat to you!Maree Clarksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274329795088706720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-20674375856768764032013-02-05T14:30:29.683+02:002013-02-05T14:30:29.683+02:00THANK YOU MAREE FOR YOUR AWESOME PICS...AND FOR HE...THANK YOU MAREE FOR YOUR AWESOME PICS...AND FOR HELPING US TO IDENTIFY OUR SPIDER THE BLACK VELVET SPIDER FOR AS FAR AS I COULD FIND INFO OF WOMAN SCARY OF SPIDERS TELLING ME ITS A BABOON SPIDER. CHUCKLE CHUCKLE...NOW MY DAUGHTER CAN KEEP THE SPIDER IN PEACE IN THE CORNER OF HER ROOM. WHERE IT CAN EAT THOSE UNWANTED CREEPY CRAWLERS THAT WE DON'T SEE AT BAY. THANK YOU...MATT AND CATHY AND DAUGHTER 5 YEARS OLD THAT PUTS ANY FUNNY THINGS IN HER POCKETSmattandcathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14228964479111512481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-24501803163248037182012-07-17T10:04:36.174+02:002012-07-17T10:04:36.174+02:00Ha ha! I understand that Elizabeth! I don't no...Ha ha! I understand that Elizabeth! I don't normally like touching them, most of them are FAR too fast and might just grab hold of a finger! But Velvety (her name) was so quiet and docile that it was a real pleasure feeling her silken abdomen!Maree Clarksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274329795088706720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-49488897553671428172012-07-16T12:42:57.286+02:002012-07-16T12:42:57.286+02:00Wonderful info and also enjoyed the chats of blogg...Wonderful info and also enjoyed the chats of blogger friends here! BUT I prefer to look and appreciate the spiders and not to touch them! Smile.Elizabeth Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12121880265158010551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-78172713079501722672012-07-16T10:20:57.682+02:002012-07-16T10:20:57.682+02:00Lovely to meet another spider-lover Diana! I'm...Lovely to meet another spider-lover Diana! I'm really pleased you found this info useful, which all comes from the knowledge I picked up while she graced me with her presence in my garden. Thanks for stopping by, enjoyed chatting with you!Maree Clarksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274329795088706720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-77451611613644532832012-07-14T12:25:43.325+02:002012-07-14T12:25:43.325+02:00almost 2 years later, your blog post is STILL the ...almost 2 years later, your blog post is STILL the only one with useful info about South Africa's velvet spiders. Glad to find another who says look SPIDER and runs for the camera ;~)Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-41423519129167380552010-11-30T08:48:22.716+02:002010-11-30T08:48:22.716+02:00Aaaah, thanks for that Anonymous, glad you found s...Aaaah, thanks for that Anonymous, glad you found some information! Maybe you could give me a link to your pic if you have posted it. Have a great day!Maree Clarksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274329795088706720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-75498162339205685352010-11-29T21:32:54.717+02:002010-11-29T21:32:54.717+02:00Hey, your blog gives the most information about ve...Hey, your blog gives the most information about velvet spiders. I've been searching all day to find something about the one I photographed in my garden. They really are beautiful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-36513037980415602702010-11-13T12:10:41.839+02:002010-11-13T12:10:41.839+02:00I have seen them from 10mm Anonymous, but I presum...I have seen them from 10mm Anonymous, but I presume the babies are smaller. Maybe you could Google it and get more information. thanks for visiting my blog!Maree Clarksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274329795088706720noreply@blogger.com