Squeaky-squash
Squeaky-squash OP t1_iuc7z8v wrote
Reply to comment by EcelecticDragon in The skin of a large huntsman spider after it had molted. Found it on my recycling bin this morning. by Squeaky-squash
Well, I’ve already voluntarily moved to Australia so that should tell you something about my decision making skills.
Squeaky-squash OP t1_iuc65ma wrote
Reply to comment by _gross in The skin of a large huntsman spider after it had molted. Found it on my recycling bin this morning. by Squeaky-squash
That being said, the thought of a drunk spider trying not to trip over its 8 legs would be hilarious to see.
Squeaky-squash OP t1_iuc5lhu wrote
Reply to comment by _gross in The skin of a large huntsman spider after it had molted. Found it on my recycling bin this morning. by Squeaky-squash
Dude was here for a good time not a long time
Squeaky-squash OP t1_iuc5dsz wrote
Reply to comment by FeastForTheWorms in The skin of a large huntsman spider after it had molted. Found it on my recycling bin this morning. by Squeaky-squash
Thanks! I was considering it but I already have a big one in my display cupboard along with some found butterfly wings and some cool seeds lol
Squeaky-squash OP t1_iuc5a8s wrote
Reply to comment by _gross in The skin of a large huntsman spider after it had molted. Found it on my recycling bin this morning. by Squeaky-squash
Well, if he was, then he’d have some serious problems because his entire ass was a dried up husk. I don’t drink enough water, but even I have never been THAT dehydrated.
Squeaky-squash OP t1_iubyxpf wrote
Reply to comment by desrevermi in The skin of a large huntsman spider after it had molted. Found it on my recycling bin this morning. by Squeaky-squash
Honestly, the bigger the spood the better my mood. I love big huntsman they’re cute and they eat the roaches
Squeaky-squash OP t1_iubxhc8 wrote
Reply to comment by Z23kG3Cn7f in The skin of a large huntsman spider after it had molted. Found it on my recycling bin this morning. by Squeaky-squash
Totally - I’ve seen videos of spiders and other invertebrates molting and it looks so exhausting and uncomfortable. Like giving birth to yourself
Squeaky-squash OP t1_iubx8gz wrote
Reply to comment by Clarksp2 in It started raining and this tree with grey bark suddenly turned tie-dye colours where the water hit. by Squeaky-squash
I hope so too! The only possible explanation I can come up with is that the tree had recently shed its bark and the bark underneath was still soft and greenish. Gum trees do this weird thing where they shed off all their bark once a year and can change colour quite significantly when they do. Doesn’t explain why the rain had such an impact though.
Squeaky-squash OP t1_iubwxih wrote
Reply to comment by acqz in The skin of a large huntsman spider after it had molted. Found it on my recycling bin this morning. by Squeaky-squash
Extra crispy! They always tend to molt while suspended from a little string of web so the skins dry out in the wind and sun pretty quickly. If I find really well preserved ones I sometimes keep them because they’re interesting to look at and they keep for a long period of time :)
Squeaky-squash OP t1_iubwnnk wrote
Reply to comment by copperjack in It started raining and this tree with grey bark suddenly turned tie-dye colours where the water hit. by Squeaky-squash
Me too. I took this photo about two years ago I think because I was weirded out by it lol. All I know is that it’s a type of gum tree/eucalyptus. Location: Sydney, Australia. I couldn’t tell you what specific variety of gum tree this is unfortunately. I have a lemon-scented gum tree in my front yard but it only turns a darker blueish grey when it rains - not super colourful like this. All the other trees of the same variety also seemed to do this that day. Was really weird but cool. Some of the other gum trees were turning bright red (I think they were Angophora Costata) too.
It started raining and this tree with grey bark suddenly turned tie-dye colours where the water hit.Squeaky-squash OP t1_iubvhe1 wrote
Reply to comment by SurrealRareAvis in The skin of a large huntsman spider after it had molted. Found it on my recycling bin this morning. by Squeaky-squash
Exactly! And they say we Australians don’t get in to the Halloween spirit hmmpf!
Squeaky-squash OP t1_iubtbjz wrote
Reply to The skin of a large huntsman spider after it had molted. Found it on my recycling bin this morning. by Squeaky-squash
Sydney, Australia, as if I had to say it lol
The skin of a large huntsman spider after it had molted. Found it on my recycling bin this morning.
Squeaky-squash OP t1_iucw6ej wrote
Reply to comment by EtherealDrift in It started raining and this tree with grey bark suddenly turned tie-dye colours where the water hit. by Squeaky-squash
Awesome! Thanks so much for that :) is this specific to eucalyptus species or do other genus do this as well?