#Tarantula Lifestyle

[robmacritchie]

Eating fried insects on Bangkok's Khao San Road

[omegai]

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[boanerges20]

Honda CB750 by Crowe Tarantulas

[meganlynnhostetler]

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[ranticore]

happy one year anniversary yayy

if everyone in the (stbh) cast had to choose an animal companion of some kind, what would it be? I'm curious about what they would decide on and if it would be convenient for their lifestyle or a pain in the ass but special to them

Yayy thank you

Animal companion is interesting because unlike daemons there'd be an element of choice so the animal they end up with may not be the right choice at all for them

Islin - a mouse or rat or something very small. He likes animals and I think he'd definitely get some sort of companionship from a lil pocket mouse. I could really imagine him trying to keep a secret pet at the training monastery and getting found out almost immediately

Bowman - not the hugest fan of animals, has some complicated feelings towards dogs especially. I think in an ideal world where this was possible he might enjoy an easy invertebrate pet like a beetle or something. The daily chores of caring for an animal - specifically keeping to a strict schedule for feeding, cleaning, etc - would wear him down fast so it needs to be low maintenance.

Félix - he had a pet sheep when he was younger and always tried sneaking it indoors so it could be in the house and that never went well. Something big enough to be a physical comfort, maybe a cat. He would dote on it.

Léa is not an animal person but she'd probably pick an outdoor cat, because she sees it as a pet that takes care of itself so what's the downside?? Cat goes missing one day and is never seen again (presumably kidnapped by Félix)

Senca is kind of stuck with cats as-is but she strikes me as more of a bird person. She'd have a raven if she was able because it's intelligent and also there's an esoteric factor there that she'd be undeniably attracted to

Jean hates animals so he gets a tamagotchi. His aquarium was entirely cared for by house staff.

Erica would have a ferret and he'd take it to social occasions and amuse himself by how unsettling random party guests would find it, especially when he repeatedly tells people it loves running up trouser legs. It's a relatively chill animal to keep with simple enclosure needs but he'd build a big overcomplicated mansion for it

Helena does like animals. She would like to pick something intimidating which she could sic on people if they displeased her so probably an attack dog, but it would also have to look elegant and beautiful as well to fit her aesthetic taste. Maybe a solid coloured malinois, either white or black.

Pascal needs a conversation partner more than anything else so he gets a macaw and thely both have a great time yelling the same circular phrases at one another all day long

Macha would get a tarantula and lose it immediately

Carmen would like keeping a little flock of finches or sparrows, any kind of songbird

I think both Cain and Clarion could benefit from some large farm animal to care for, maybe a horse or a cow or something. The slower pace of life would be a comfort to them and it's nice feeling like you won't accidentally destroy your pet with your touch. Also a great excuse to get away from society.

[cypherdecypher]

Animal of the Day!

Amazonian Giant Centipede (Scolopendra gigantea)

(Photo from Shutterstock)

Conservation Status- Unlisted

Habitat- Northern South America

Size (Weight/Length)- 30 cm

Diet- Insects; Small mammals; Small reptiles

Cool Facts- The Amazonian giant centipede is the largest centipede in the world and one of the longest insects. Being a larger carnivore with a venomous bite, these centipedes go after anything from tarantulas to frogs to bats. They are excellent climbers, easily scaling trees and cliff walls alike. However, Amazonian giant centipedes generally prefer a more relaxed lifestyle under thick layers of leaves and dead logs. These centipedes might have a venomous bite but are not nearly as dangerous as a viper. Only one person has ever died from a bite but adult, healthy humans can survive it despite the pain.

Rating- 12/10 (30 cm might not seem big but then you realize it’s as long as your forearm.)

[strangegutz]

What does everyone do in their off-time? Do they have preferred ways to relax, or pass time? Any passion projects?

Eddie's primary way to spend his time is socializing, he likes to walk around town and check in on folks- Which is part of his role in town, but he has fun with it. Otherwise, he likes to practice his sharpshooting- he doesn't have any built-in targeting systems, so he has to stay sharp, and he has fun with it

White likes to paint, mostly abstract pieces. (don't ask too much about that i'm still trying to figure out her style)

Felix cries likes to bake, but mostly for now he tries to make himself handy around town. He wants to be helpful, the satisfaction of manual labor is a welcome change from his rich boy lifestyle

Zeki's job is also his hobby, he enjoys researching any subject he finds interesting on his own time, though occasionally there's a paperback romance novel hiding behind that textbook he's so engrossed in. He keeps multiple arthropods as pets, primarily tarantulas and scorpions. His favorite is a pink toe named Fatima, which he keeps in a large tank he's fashioned to look like the Gulch's main street.

[onenicebugperday]

Do you know anything about spider body language? I can really only find guides on tarantula body language. Can I assume it's similar to an extent?

Depends on the type of spider. Different species can live vastly different lifestyles and thus have vastly different body language. It also depends on if you mean body language used to communicate with other spiders/potential mates, or body language used to communicate with a predator, i.e. "look how big and scary I am, leave me alone!," etc.

[artsfromspace]

Emerald paperwasp Ropalidia saussurei

(Suggested by @rorybluez! Style is a bit different from the tarantula hawk but I hope you like it nonetheless, thank you for bringing these awesome little creatures to my attention!)

I struggled with this beauty a bit but I love her. Why is she so green.

Social species like this are what most people think of when they hear "wasp", but only a small handful of (sub)families actually share this lifestyle! By far most wasps, from the tiny fairyflies to the famous tarantula hawk, live as solitary parasitoids.

Digital zoo - into the wasp house she goes

You can look them up or go by vibes :D If you suggest something else and it doesn’t win, I’ll add it to my list for the future!

[transingthoseformers]

Oh yeah. I'd say the transformers baring the beastformers ie Maxamals, Predacons and Ravage their food web is N/A. In a world like TFP they're basically all n/a except for Predaking and he drinks cubes. I'm leaning TFP since i know it best.

Orcas, Dolphins, and fricken octapi would definitely terrorize any Cons in the water. As would the larger sharks.

And humans being omniverous we could get energon from cyber plants, other cyber animals and just cronch the crystals raw as well as drinking cubes of refined energon. There's evidence even as far back as two million years ago our ancestors were hunting megafauna to extinction. And being turned into robots to serve Deceptacon overlords? People would be Pissed. Homo Sapiens techni would be a terror to the Deceptacons as would most megafauna. Scraplets with a vendetta that wouldn't eat you alive just chase you untill you colapsed untill you were too tired to run anymore.

Can you imagine a herd of bison or moose? They will ef up a mofo, and his vehicle. The poor vehicons wouldn't stand a chance agains cyber-ungulants.

Tarantulas where ever he is would be over the moon though. Here you have mechanical organisms retained their organic body plans. And now their easier to fix! Surgons being able to remove and replace wonky organs more easily. Even in the Pit, he'd be swooning with joy. Shockwave would also find this intriguing.

This isn't even getting into the whole Unicron at the center of the earth thing. Would that make us resistant to Dark Energon or more susceptible to it?

Do you think Homo Sapiens techni would be able to transform? Cause in the cosmology Primus is a benevolent diety. Would he adopt the Bastard Children Unicron abandoned? Especially if Optimus did something with the matrix to intervene?

Yeppp, so they absolutely are not prepared for this :)

Goddamnnnnn technoorganic cephalopods would be terrifying, and honestly giving them longer lifespans as a treat WILL probably mean they get to learn more— not necessarily more intelligent, sure, but they'll get more time to apply it. This Will Have Consequences

Also consider: cyberformed dogs. And I don't mean the little yappy fuckers, I mean large hunting dogs and sheep dogs. Imagine how fucking cool they would be, and they too are persistence hunters.

Nopeeeee, ohh. Oh they are in for such a time. Moose are so much bigger than you would anticipate, and I feel like cyberforming would make a lot of these larger herbivores even more bold.

Also bears, don't forget bears.

Tara would be! I've been thinking a lot about Tara but in tfp, and I imagine his little technoorganic spark would be in love with this place regardless of which characterization we're rolling with here. Hell, in this situation, I can see him turning against the cons if we're rolling with a more beast wars style. After all in BW didn't he try to overthrow Megs?? If we're going for Earthspark Tara I feel like he's liable to just fuck off into the CyberEarth woods to study it all. Shockwave's gonna be stealing ideas from Mother Nature: enhanced addition

ooo ohhh adding dark energon into this shit will be interesting as fuck, because we KNOW that shit interacts in interesting ways with energon and if it interacts with the technoorganics... It wouldn't be a surprise if some of the CyberEarth animals that die don't stay dead. zOMBIE SHIT Y'ALL

Adding transforming into this gives us so many more fun things

Not even just including your typical humanoid to vehicle or animal, but being able to transform different weaponry— technoorganic humans and animals alike. Can you imagine if a wolf could have a form more optimized for damage and one more optimized for speed? New opportunities for amphibious lifestyles?? Taking retractable claws and fangs to a whole new level?? I'm staring at a Curious Archives video on "The Future Is Wild" so I might be in the same spec bio heaven mode as Tara is. It would be so goddamn fun if Primus did intervene for the sake of his brother's wronged children, if he (and Optimus, to some degree) wanted to give what's here of humanity and nature a better chance.

[partywithponies]

What kind of pet I think each of the Ashes to Ashes gang would have, if they had one:

Alex:

She seems a cat person for sure. I can see her having a very cuddly cat. But I can also see her thinking anything like a cat or a dog was too high maintenance for her lifestyle, and having something simpler and more relaxing like a tank of fish.

Gene:

I think he wouldn't voluntarily get a pet, but if some old lady or something gave him an animal and asked him to look after it when she can't anymore he wouldn't have the heart to refuse, so in my head if he ends up with a pet it's some absolutely ridiculous tiny lapdog with about two braincells who he keeps a secret as long as possible and pretends to hate whenever anyone finds out about it, but who he secretly spoils rotten.

Ray:

Ray is the king of overcompensating, he'd definitely get some large scary dog that he thinks makes him look tough and manly. (He's secretly terrified of it as well and within a week is frantically phoning up colleagues and begging them to help.)

Chris:

I'm getting strong mouse or hamster vibes for sure. I don't even need to elaborate. This man has a tiny pet and is gentle as hell with it.

Shaz:

Definitely has some kind of unconventional pet with a bad reputation, a rat or a snake, or possibly a tarantula. When people find out about it and freak out she gets offended and defensive and launches into a ted talk about how misunderstood this animal is and how it actually makes for a delightful pet. (Chris is defensive of it as well in her honour, but secretly scared of it. But he's being so brave about it)

Viv:

I can vividly picture him lovingly stoking a rabbit. I think he finds it very relaxing.

SuperMac:

This man keeps pigeons. He has pigeon breeder vibes if ever I saw them. No I won't elaborate.

[chaifootsteps]

Ahoy Chai, I’ve been cooking up my own little rewrite for Hazbin/Helluva for funzos and I wanted to get your opinion on some ideas I’ve got.

The rewrite is called ‘Charlie’s Sinners’ cuz I like the reference to Charlie’s Angels, but it’ll be changed in the future for a couple reasons

This rewrite will condense Hazbin and Helluva into one narrative, but the main focus will be on Hazbin. So the story will be Hazbin’s but Helluva characters will appear.

The setting will be on Earth, not in Hell. This is because viv hasn’t done anything really interesting with Hell in any of her work, her Hell just feels like a shittier Earth. Plus, while this will be a narrative that has religion as a theme, religion will not be the primary focus of the story. So characters will be inspired by, but NOT explicitly based on religious/demonic figures. One more thing, other religious concepts and figures besides Christian ones may be included as well, so the setting being in Christian Hell wouldn’t make sense. Of course, I’ll be doing my homework to accurately and respectfully represent these religions and their cultures, since viv cannot be fucked to do that either.  There will 7 main characters: Charlie, Vaggie, Angel, Alastor, Husk, Nifty, and Baxter. I specifically went with 7 characters because they’re meant to represent the 7 deadly sins in their personalities, interests, goals, etc. (Charlie=Pride, Vaggie=Wrath, Angel=Lust, Alastor=Gluttony, Husk=Sloth, Nifty=Envy, and Baxter=Greed) 

The big, overall theme of this rewrite will be how we as intelligent mammals can improve. Whether it be ourselves, our relationships, our jobs, our society, even our world, the big question is how can we be better people? Also, how do we maintain being better people? It’s similar to Hazbin’s theme of redemption, but more down to earth and personal methinks. Bojack is gonna be a big inspiration for this, though I’ll have to check out Morel Orel as I’ve heard that has religious themes and is very dark. 

Now while I haven’t redesigned any characters yet, I have been experimenting with body diversity in the characters because we all know how allergic viv is to such. For Charlie, I’ve made little change to her admittedly, mostly because she’s the most human of the main cast in the og Hazbin. Though having been inspired by other redesigns I may make her a little more plump since in my rewrite, Charlie is not royalty, but is still part of a powerful and weathly family and lives a luxurious yet sheltered lifestyle. For Vaggie, I intend for her to act as a foil for Charlie, so she’s short and stout, built like a cement brick because she’s lived a rough and tumble dog eat dog life. Tbh, I haven’t thought super hard how her physical appearance would tie into her story/personality/motifs yet, I just wanted a swole Vaggie because god’s gift to the earth is buff women. I also plan on giving her plenty of scarring, not only because wrath and violence, but so they could resemble the patterns of a moth’s wings.

For Angel, I’ve made them plus sized. This is because I’m keeping the spider motif with Angel, though much more subtle. Since tarantulas can be hairy/fuzzy, I liked the idea of Angel outwardly looking soft and cuddly, but inwardly holding some bite and venom that shines through their words and actions. My Angel is still a known sexual figure, though here they’re going to be a semi independent Onlyfans type model instead of an adult film star, so they’re very bottom heavy in comparison to Vaggie’s top heavy bulk and Charlie’s more evenly distributed body. Also they’re gonna have a fat ass cuz thorax, I just couldn’t show it super well from this angle. Angel is also gender fluid here, going by he/she/they pronouns

Finally is Alastor. He’ll be the only character in the main cast that’s keeping the spindly bodies viv is known for, though I’ve translated that into him having an uncomfortablely thin, almost emaciated body, based off Jack Skellington. This would also fit in with a deer motif, what with their long and thin limbs. I also liked the idea of a figure/representative of gluttony being anorexic in their physical appearance, like their so gluttonous that no matter how much they try to fill themselves up, they will always feel a terrible ache within themselves for more. All that so say Al is super thin, but he ain’t no glutton for food here, he just doesn’t take good care of himself. Currently, Alastor is the character that I’m both not changing that much but also radically departing from his og incarnation.

And that’s pretty much it for now. I’ll have Husk, Nifty, and Baxter sketched out soon, I’ve got classes atm so I can’t do that right now, but if I have piqued your tea interests I’d love to share more!

These are awesome ideas, and I love the sketches! They're a much needed breath of diverse body type air!

[sage-nebula]

I can understand having a preference for one type of pet over another, for a wide variety of reasons (e.g. allergies, what goes in to taking care of them, your lifestyle, etc) but I'll never understand people who hate a certain type of pet. Like self-professed cat people who say they hate dogs, or vice versa. I've had dogs my entire life, and I consider myself a dog person, but I do like cats, too. Why wouldn't I? They're soft and cute and do funny things sometimes. Even when it comes to pets that I don't find as interesting, like fish, I don't hate them. And even ones I'm legitimately scared of, like tarantulas . . . again, I don't hate them, I'm just afraid of them, just like I'm afraid of all arachnids. It's an irrational fear, but it's one deeply ingrained in me nonetheless.

Anyway.

I just don't understand when people are like "I hate cats" or "I hate dogs" . . . how can you hate an entire species of animal? Being allergic or afraid, okay, I can understand that. Even if I don't understand being afraid because you've been attacked before (I have been severely bitten by dogs and severely scratched up by cats), I'm afraid of arachnids even though I can't remember the last time I had a spider bite, so you know, fears are fears, you can't control them. But hate? I just don't understand it, man. Hate an individual animal, sure. Just like humans, individual dogs or cats can have bad temperaments and behaviors. But a whole species? When most of the individual animals in those species are so easily befriended? It just makes no sense to me. Again, I get having a preference for one pet over another, especially if the needs of one animal suit your lifestyle while the needs of another don't. But to hate a whole species . . . I will never understand.

[meganlynnhostetler]

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[llatimeria]

i want pet inverts to become really big and popular in the states/worldwide... they're quiet, clean, easy, cute, & funny, often having a lot of personality for such little guys. Many species are really good first pets and extremely forgiving, much more forgiving than basically anything with spines, and jesus fucking christ so much more forgiving than any fish or reptile, which are often brought up as good/easy first pets.

Impulse buying a fish, even an exceptionally hardy fish like a betta, when you don't know how fish care works is almost inevitably setting yourself up for disaster because it's going to be very annoying to get a cycle going when your fish is already in the tank, and if you have no idea how to control pH or anything you're basically SOL. Reptiles don't need the same months-in-advance cycling plan but if you impulse buy one without knowing what you need first you're probably gonna end up spending a pretty decent chunk of change if you're actually willing to take care of your guy properly. (Fish are the same way they're also wicked expensive nowadays if you want anything more livable and aesthetically appealing than a plastic bowl w/ rainbow gravel and a fake plant)

Impulse buying is basically never a Good or Recommendable idea, and some inverts Are very fragile and need very specialized care, and I know jack shit about tarantulas which are probably the most popular non-aquatic invertebrate pet for beginners, but with a lot of them if you naively impulse buy one it's really not too much trouble to fix up your care fmnfbfbd. still, don't, but if you find yourself in a position where you suddenly have a jumping spider or a beetle or a millipede. you're probably gonna be able to keep it happy without fundamentally rearranging your lifestyle the way a lot of fish, reptiles, and other vertebrates demand.

idk tho im talking out of my ass and am very admittedly New To This Hobby. i just know fish and reptiles are deceptively hard to care for, even "easy"/"beginner" species fjfhhdh

[1-oc-atatime]

OC#2: Jack Adams Topp

Jack Topp – Character Overview

Basic Information and Appearance: Jack Topp, nicknamed “Jolly Jack” or “Birdy” (for being a pilot), is a 26-year-old fighter pilot born on January 11, 1998. Of mixed Mexican and Scottish heritage, Jack stands at 5'10", with a lean but powerful build and strong legs from never skipping leg day. His light brown hair is always messy due to his gear, and his wolf-cut hairstyle pairs with hooded almond eyes of the same shade. His dry skin results from constantly shifting altitudes, though he secretly keeps lotion nearby. Jack's most distinctive features are his scar from a teenage bike accident and big, calloused hands, the result of weightlifting and military life.

Personality and Traits: Jack is a blend of charm and carelessness. He’s witty and easy-going, but often struggles to take things seriously. While he jokes and laughs through awkward moments, he also exhibits a deep sense of responsibility, making him someone others feel safe around. Jack wants to be seen as dependable and approachable, though some might find him intimidating at first. He’s a hopeless romantic but has never experienced true love, relying on casual encounters during leave to cope with stress. His love language is touch and quality time, and he dreams of finding someone to share his life with.

Though outwardly humorous, Jack wrestles with creeping mental health challenges from his dangerous career and lost teammates. His pessimism grows with age, and his biggest fear is letting down his family. Despite a laid-back exterior, he’s fiercely competitive and quick to act, traits essential in his military role. Jack tends to bite his lips and pick at his skin—small habits that hint at his inner restlessness.

Family and Relationships: Family means everything to Jack. Raised in a working-class household, he was nurtured despite his parents’ busy schedules. His younger brother, Thomas, is four years his junior and studying to become a pediatric surgeon. Jack’s most cherished memories involve moments with his brother, including saving his life when he accidentally fell out of a treehouse. His best friend since childhood, Jacob West, remains a close ally, though military duties make it difficult to stay in touch. Jack dreams of having pets—a cat or even a tarantula—but his current lifestyle doesn’t allow for it.

Career and Hobbies: Jack serves as a fighter pilot for the U.S. Navy, flying both the A-10 Warthog and F-35 jets. He enjoys the thrill and purpose of his job but knows the emotional toll will leave scars. In his free time, he enjoys gaming, working out, and reading sci-fi. He also has a soft spot for stray cats on base, feeding them whenever he can. While not on missions, Jack attends college courses online to further his education.

Despite his dangerous work, Jack maintains a sense of humor. His favorite media include Skyrim and old country music, especially Marty Robbins’ “(Ghost) Riders in the Sky.” A tech enthusiast, he regrets not pursuing a career in computers or becoming a civilian pilot, but he tries not to dwell on it too much.

Values and Challenges: Jack believes freedom means ensuring others feel safe and able to live as they wish. He despises betrayal and is especially wary of people who misuse power. His idea of redemption is working to become better every day. Though he distrusts clowns and fears snakes and hippos, Jack bravely faces challenges and treats danger as part of the job. His worst childhood memory is the disappointment of his parents missing his first football game, but it only fueled his desire to make them proud.

Lifestyle and Aspirations: Jack enjoys life’s small pleasures—whether indulging in his favorite meal of breakfast casserole or relaxing on a Sunday afternoon with video games. While he lives modestly in his barracks room, he splurges on his prized possession: a jet-black 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera. His dream is to retire somewhere peaceful, ideally with a partner who can match his humor and make life feel complete. For now, Jack focuses on his mission—saving lives and making the world a bit safer while trying not to lose himself along the way.