Reptile - Amphibians - Invertebrates

Mombasa Baboon Spider

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:03:59 -0700

Hiya, I just thought I'd give you an update on my orange baboon bite. Over a week now and still getting random cramps, mainly legs, neck and lockjaw. Not much fun. Any sudden or awkward movements usually get a cramp response. May have a couple more weeks of this. Regards, terry
terry

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Red-eared Slider

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:45:41 -0700

hi it's me raigan. and the note shoud have said i have 2 pet red ear sliders for over 2 months now can i play with them
Raigan

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Albino Corn Snake

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:45:41 -0700

I have an Albino corn snake named Tango. I have had him for 6 years, he is 4 and half foot. He is real friendly because I handle him a lot. I give him two medium mice a week. He isn't over weight and is in great shape.
Kimbo

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Emperor Scorpion

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:18:26 -0700

I've had an Emperor now for about 8 months, probably the best pet I've ever owned. People cringe when they hear that I have a scorpion, but then they see him, and they are in awe at how cool he is. I'm hoping Pinchey will molt soon, I'm going to frame it!
Johnathan Fuller

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Painted Turtle

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:18:26 -0700

Hello, I love Painted Turtles.
JEAN-CARLOS

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Red-eared Slider

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:18:26 -0700

I have two pet red ear sliders turtles. I have had them for over a month now, and their shells are at least 5-6 inches long. I can play with them.
Raigan

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Red-eared Slider

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:18:26 -0700

We just got our first Red Eared Slider....( we've had them for one day) and we are very happy. The lady did not tell us about buying a filter... so I guess we have to add that to our list. I wondered if anyone can help me with two questions. 1. What kind of Plants would the turtles like best? 2. Is the ReptoGuard Turtle Health Conditioner a good thing? I noticed in just one day it has kinda made the water just a little cloudy. Perhaps the filter would help with this. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Noel

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Rose-haired Tarantula

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 18:04:32 -0700

I got a rose hair about 4 months ago and it is beautiful! I went to the pet store expecting to get a lizard, but my choice of a spider was so much better. He is so mellow and chill with me. I can honestly say that a spider has changed my life. In fact, he is my life :D I always hold him and pet him, it's amazing to feel him walk across my hands. Ah, what a gorgeous creation!
Kara

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Rose-haired Tarantula

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 18:04:32 -0700

I have a chilean rose spider called rosie (how original!) and a pink toed tree spider called ballet pumps. Both are beautiful and I would recommend them as pets to anyone. If you want to handle them I would get a chilena, as pink toes move quite fast and can do big jumps.
simon

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Mombasa Baboon Spider

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:51:26 -0700

I just had a night in hospital due to an orange baboon bite, no display, no warning just jumped and bit my index finger. Intense burning pain to finger followed by burning bruiselike feeling that progressed up to shoulder. Was put on oxygen and antibiotics. Pain eased after around 5 hours, finger was numb approx 12 hours during this. Heart rate and blood pressure went high, now approx 26 hrs later no pain to finger but there is to base of digit which showed bruising and am now getting random joint pain and cramps to legs arms and neck. Spider was not provoked in any way and I've kept various spiders for many years, this is my first time bite. Little knowledge around on reactions to bites so I thought I'd post this. I am male 51, 6ft, 18 stone, and never had any reaction to bee or wasp stings... Editor's Note: WOW! Thanks for sharing this important iformation! This knowledge can go a long way in helping other hobbyists be prepared and take preventative measures.
terry

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