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I had an extra pinkie left over after snake feedings today so I figured I'd give it to my new 'pede. I open the lid and put it in front of her and *bam* she is out over the edge and running across the floor.
Amid a stream of obscenities, I managed to get her cupped and then transfered to a big tupperware. I then transfered her back to her enclosure. At that point I went and made a new enclosure out of a deep tub so that I have a bit more time to react. Anyhow, I learned a few things today:
- I should not be dealing with my 'pedes when I am extremely tired
- 'pedes still freak me out far more than any scorpion or T
- even when freaked out, I still have enough presence of mind to deal with the situation (important from a safety standpoint)
- 'pedes are mui cool. I got a real chance to watch it move around and try to escape and stuff. In many ways, they are much more versatile than any other anthropod. I almost want to make a little jungle gym type setup, you know.
Anyhow, this experience probably means there are more 'pedes in my future.
Cheers,
Dave
Amid a stream of obscenities, I managed to get her cupped and then transfered to a big tupperware. I then transfered her back to her enclosure. At that point I went and made a new enclosure out of a deep tub so that I have a bit more time to react. Anyhow, I learned a few things today:
- I should not be dealing with my 'pedes when I am extremely tired
- 'pedes still freak me out far more than any scorpion or T
- even when freaked out, I still have enough presence of mind to deal with the situation (important from a safety standpoint)
- 'pedes are mui cool. I got a real chance to watch it move around and try to escape and stuff. In many ways, they are much more versatile than any other anthropod. I almost want to make a little jungle gym type setup, you know.
Anyhow, this experience probably means there are more 'pedes in my future.
Cheers,
Dave