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1st October 2019, 08:28 PM #1
I made another egg and it's a ripper
I was out hunting for spiders with the misses, we unfortunately didn't find any but scored a couple of these Banksia nuts.
The wife wanted another egg, so off to the shed I go.
Really happy the the result. The grain and texture in this one is fantastic with some bits a little furry which only added to the look.
Rick
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2nd October 2019, 08:24 AM #2GOLD MEMBER
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There is probably a good reason for you and your misses to go spider hunting, but I suppose that is another story. I am glad you didn't find any because the found Banksia nut has turned out very good indeed if you pardon the pun!
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2nd October 2019, 08:35 AM #3
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2nd October 2019, 10:19 AM #4
My wife and I were looking for Peacock spiders to photograph, they are a very small (about 5mm long) jumping spider that comes into "colour" during mating season. They also have a spectacular mating dance if you are lucky enough to see it. The male will wave the 3rd set of legs and lift its abdomen and unfold the flaps to try and impress the female. The not so spectacular one is the female. This species is called Maratus Gemmifer and one of 77 species identified and they are still finding more.
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2nd October 2019, 04:21 PM #5
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4th October 2019, 12:13 AM #6SENIOR MEMBER
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Rick, the end grain pattern of the pod resembles Chrysanthemum end grain. It's beautiful. Have you ever thought of turning a pod along the grain?
When the spider shows off his stuff and impresses the lady spider, what is his life expectancy after flashing his stuff??.......... Jerry (in Tucson)
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4th October 2019, 12:23 AM #7
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4th October 2019, 06:13 PM #8Senior Member
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No 3rd set of legs -That's been the problem
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5th October 2019, 12:10 PM #9SENIOR MEMBER
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What was asking is rather that orient it like the shape dictates, cut it and center it with the pith facing you. I have a pod, so one of these days, I'll probably try it.
I heard those jumping spiders when mating, their penis breaks off. The scientist telling this indicated you can hear the male scream out in pain.
I discovered that all spiders here have reflective eyes, just like animals. Hunt them down in the dark with a flashlight. It works for me.
I also discovered that some spiders in Missouri, USA, are tool users. I videoed it. The spider in question didn't have an anchor point to attach it's web, so it extended the web to the a pea gravel rock bed on the ground, and then pulled it up about 6" off the ground. Tried to get spider scientists here in Arizona to take a look, but never got a reply................. Jerry (in Tucson)USA
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5th October 2019, 12:25 PM #10
Love the egg !!
Are peacock spiders found across all states, or just WA?? I know they are tiny - how on earth do you find them???
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5th October 2019, 12:28 PM #11
I've been fascinated by peacock spiders ever since seeing this
YouTube
Awesome little creatures
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5th October 2019, 01:35 PM #12
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5th October 2019, 01:44 PM #13
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