RIP "Bear"

[Bearface]

Never did I ever think that I would keep a Tarantula let alone be devastated by his passing. I've "dealt" with much death in my short 46 years here and I was unprepared for today. It's crazy that ME(of all people) can barely keep the tears away as I type this to no one and Im not even sure why. After all he is JUST a bug/insect, right? I think not. He was a friend to me and I was able to be there for him when nobody else was. I find comfort in that and NOW I understand what this thing is all about...at least for me. I love him and I will miss him more than his simple brain could ever conceptualize. SlP my friend.

 

[Ratmosphere]

RIP Bear!

Did you raise him from a sling?

 

[Bearface]

No, I "adopted" him about 16 mos. ago from another "human" that left him to die for at least 6 mos. in a small enclosure without even trying to feed him.

 

[Bearface]

He left a snake too. Ball python that did die. I wasn't a Spider or a snake guy...snakes def. not for me.

 

[Ratmosphere]

Dude sounds like he shouldn’t own pets.

 

[WolfieKate]

RIP Bear. Sorry for your loss.

 

[Bearface]

He should be grateful that I don't make him mine. He would be a sad pet.

 

[Le_kelscifer]

Never did I ever think that I would keep a Tarantula let alone be devastated by his passing. I've "dealt" with much death in my short 46 years here and I was unprepared for today. It's crazy that ME(of all people) can barely keep the tears away as I type this to no one and Im not even sure why. After all he is JUST a bug/insect, right? I think not. He was a friend to me and I was able to be there for him when nobody else was. I find comfort in that and NOW I understand what this thing is all about...at least for me. I love him and I will miss him more than his simple brain could ever conceptualize. SlP my friend.

So sorry for your loss. They're important parts to your life. Glad he had you at the end

 

[Bearface]

I did just do this before I tuck in for tonite.tonight. Brachypelma Hamorii in her new enclosure.

 

[Bearface]

Vid

 

[Bearface]

Vid

 

[Enn49]

I'm so sorry that you've lost your friend but at least you know you gave him a happy end.

 

[Ratmosphere]

Vid
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I hear The Tarantula Collective in the background. Nice new addition!

 

[Bearface]

I found these in Bear's enclosure. Do you think these could have contributed to his....? They are Caterpillar Hunters (i think).

 

[Ratmosphere]

Did you leave any superworms in the enclosure?

 

[DarcThideous]

RIP Bear.. sorry to hear this very sad news.

 

[Bearface]

Shot....I did.

 

[Ratmosphere]

The superworms were left in the enclosure, pupated, and were living in the enclosure with the tarantula. If the tarantula molted during this time, it would have been extremely vulnerable. They most certainly could have messed with it during this time.

 

[Ratmosphere]

pupated, then hatched**.

 

[Bearface]

pupated, then hatched**.

So that is good news since he's never molted...with me or for a long unknown time before me.