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Phidippus regius egg sac now x 3
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yeah I don't like the thought of pulling the egg sack I can only imagine that it would stress the mother losing her babies before she even seen one of them... kinda sad for her when you think about it.. for all she knows a predator removed them and ate her slings :/
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I couldn't have pulled the sac as mum had webbed it securely to the side of the container then constructed a cocoon over herself and the egg sac. Pulling it would have damaged the sac too much and probably killed many of the eggs too. Tarantulas on the other hand produce an almost round sac that they can move around so much easier to pull.
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Judging by Tallahassee's reaction when I put the crickets in it would appear that they do care for their babies.
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I'd save the sac if you can then you could try gently brushing the eggs on the floor onto a piece of paper and you may save some.
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It's certainly an odd one, I suppose it could be that she knows they are infertile but both Ts that I've had produce infertile sacs have still cared for them as if they were ok.
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Fingers crossed the ones you've saved will do ok. I can understand you being in a huff with her though.
I've saved what I could, I just picked what was left of it and scooped up all the sub and put it in a feeder tub with papers towels in it... Talk about beg excited then raging in one day... I could seriously ping that horrible mother out the window!
Am so sorry to hear this happened.
I hope that, with a makeshift incubator, you are able to save plenty of babies.
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I sprayed the cocoon today and almost all the babies moved towards the damp patch
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Yes, it surprised me how quickly they reacted to the spray. I'm guessing it won't be too much longer before they start to emerge.
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Drinkies time again
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A few babies
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Mum has emerged from the cocoon today to enjoy a bit of sun. It's the first time she's been out for weeks so I dropped her a cricket in and she grabbed it.
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As Tallahassee didn't return to her brood, I decided to rehouse her. I'm thinking she may be in premoult as she seems to be slipping quite a bit. At least now I can deal with her babies when they emerge without the worry of her escaping.
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More of the babies. These are looking quite chunky although they are only 2-3mm but they are still safe inside the cocoon although they do seem to be gathering near the opening.
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They'll coming out of the cocoon today
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Nice to see them venturing out.
Yes, now comes the fun of catching them all and getting them feeding
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You'll be fine!
I hope so.
At least mum is doing fine and enjoying a well earned rest. She's been out and about, enjoying a bit of sunshine and a good meal.
