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Title: puppy-size spider
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 20 October 2014, 12:49:19
http://news.discovery.com/animals/puppy-sized-spider-surprises-scientist-in-rainforest-141020.htm

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Title: Re: puppy-size spider
Post by: paicrai on Mon, 20 October 2014, 12:54:27
does it fit up a butt
Title: Re: puppy-size spider
Post by: Halverson on Mon, 20 October 2014, 12:58:11

Quote from: paicrai on Mon, 20 October 2014, 12:54:27
does it fit up a butt

Date night with paicrai, oh my!

I don't like spiders, so screw that monster.
Title: Re: puppy-size spider
Post by: inanis on Mon, 20 October 2014, 13:00:01
Well, that is completely terrifying. 
Title: Re: puppy-size spider
Post by: nubbinator on Mon, 20 October 2014, 13:05:51
I don't want to think about how fast that can run.  And the description of the sound it makes while walking? That would be terrifying.to hear in the dark.
Title: Re: puppy-size spider
Post by: bazh on Mon, 20 October 2014, 13:06:12
puppy-size yummy
Title: Re: puppy-size spider
Post by: dante on Mon, 20 October 2014, 13:14:59
I heard stories of parents in Mexico removing the fangs out of the Tarantulas so the kids could safely play with them.  Not sure how they got around the flicking hairs.
Title: Re: puppy-size spider
Post by: paicrai on Mon, 20 October 2014, 13:37:06
Quote from: Halverson on Mon, 20 October 2014, 12:58:11

Quote from: paicrai on Mon, 20 October 2014, 12:54:27
does it fit up a butt

Date night with paicrai, oh my!
:-*
Title: Re: puppy-size spider
Post by: iri on Mon, 20 October 2014, 13:37:25
enter heteropoda maxima, the world's largest spider by leg span (up to 30cm)

(http://c1.staticflickr.com/1/135/319343343_f212f33d55.jpg)
Title: Re: puppy-size spider
Post by: Lain1911 on Mon, 20 October 2014, 14:15:37
Oh, the rainforest, should have known...
Title: Re: puppy-size spider
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 20 October 2014, 14:42:39
spiders are basically land crabs.

I've eaten the medium size tarantulas..  it tastes almost exactly lke crab,except slightly gooier. (the texture might be due to cooking).. but the (sea-flavor..msg like) is identical to crab.
Title: Re: puppy-size spider
Post by: paicrai on Mon, 20 October 2014, 14:47:05
Quote from: tp4tissue on Mon, 20 October 2014, 14:42:39
spiders are basically land crabs.

I've eaten the medium size tarantulas..  it tastes almost exactly lke crab,except slightly gooier. (the texture might be due to cooking).. but the (sea-flavor..msg like) is identical to crab.
fun fact land crabs are land crabs
More
(these bustas (http://53ideas.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/coconut_plus_crab.jpg#crabs%201024x759) (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gOgq5c1wqxM/UQ7wMbGZR_I/AAAAAAAAVqg/njj0-hmp6vk/s1600/coconut_crab_33.jpg))
, spiders are spiders
Title: Re: puppy-size spider
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 20 October 2014, 14:50:47
Quote from: paicrai on Mon, 20 October 2014, 14:47:05
Quote from: tp4tissue on Mon, 20 October 2014, 14:42:39
spiders are basically land crabs.

I've eaten the medium size tarantulas..  it tastes almost exactly lke crab,except slightly gooier. (the texture might be due to cooking).. but the (sea-flavor..msg like) is identical to crab.
fun fact land crabs are land crabs
More
(these bustas
Show Image
(http://53ideas.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/coconut_plus_crab.jpg#crabs%201024x759)
Show Image
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gOgq5c1wqxM/UQ7wMbGZR_I/AAAAAAAAVqg/njj0-hmp6vk/s1600/coconut_crab_33.jpg)
)
, spiders are spiders

Nuh un...   studies suggest spiders and crabs had common ancestry, but that ancestor neither looked like the spider nor the crab.


Similarly..  Lobster and Roaches 
Title: Re: puppy-size spider
Post by: Rebral on Mon, 20 October 2014, 14:54:22
Aww, it's so adorable!
Title: Re: puppy-size spider
Post by: StylinGreymon on Mon, 20 October 2014, 15:26:27
Quote from: Rebral on Mon, 20 October 2014, 14:54:22
Aww, it's so adorable!
It's pretty much a Pokemon.
Title: Re: puppy-size spider
Post by: dorkvader on Mon, 20 October 2014, 15:50:53
Quote from: StylinGreymon on Mon, 20 October 2014, 15:26:27
Quote from: Rebral on Mon, 20 October 2014, 14:54:22
Aww, it's so adorable!
It's pretty much a Pokemon.


It's puppy size and cute as a puppy too.
Title: Re: puppy-size spider
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 20 October 2014, 16:22:17
I didn't want to see this thread :eek:
Title: Re: puppy-size spider
Post by: fohat.digs on Mon, 20 October 2014, 18:31:40
Quote from: rowdy on Mon, 20 October 2014, 16:22:17
I didn't want to see this thread

You feel compelled to look at every thread?

PS - I think it is awesome and fascinating, but I don't want to touch it.
Title: Re: puppy-size spider
Post by: Badwrench on Mon, 20 October 2014, 18:41:42
This is the next big pet craze!  I could just see someone with one of these on a leash walking into the local coffee shop (and everyone running or trying to light it on fire). 
Title: Re: puppy-size spider
Post by: StylinGreymon on Mon, 20 October 2014, 18:43:21
I think most people would keep it on their shoulder.
Also, there may be a market for tiny little galoshes.
Title: Re: puppy-size spider
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 20 October 2014, 18:50:55
Quote from: fohat.digs on Mon, 20 October 2014, 18:31:40
Quote from: rowdy on Mon, 20 October 2014, 16:22:17
I didn't want to see this thread

You feel compelled to look at every thread?

PS - I think it is awesome and fascinating, but I don't want to touch it.


No :))

I wasn't going to look, but curiosity got the better of me.