SPIDERS!!!!

David1967 · Apr 5, 2016

Ok, So Sunstone has a phobia about cats. I don't get it. There cute and cuddly, but hey, a Phobia is not supposed to make sense. Mine has always been spiders. Cant stand the alien little @#$@!#. When I was a child I was afraid to even get close enough to step on them, sure that they would dodge my foot and run up my pant leg. But at the same time I realize that they play a crucial part in the ecosystem. So please help me overcome my phobia. Any suggestions?

4consideration · Apr 5, 2016

Get a bigger one!

After one of my sisters moved to Montana, she informed me she had joined a hiking group, and had discovered a way to get rid of her fear of snakes. She had replaced it with fear of grizzly bears.

Covellite · Apr 5, 2016

If it doesn't affect your life, I would put it aside.

David1967 · Apr 5, 2016

Covellite said:
If it doesn't affect your life, I would put it aside.

It doesn't. This is a just for fun thread , revisiting childhood phobias.

Covellite · Apr 5, 2016

That's good

I would buy a terrarium with one nice tarantula. Maybe you would start to love them

David1967 · Apr 5, 2016

Covellite said:
That's good
I would buy a terrarium with one nice tarantula. Maybe you would start to love them

That is actually what helped me past this. At one time I had several tarantulas.

Parsimony · Apr 5, 2016

Try handling spiders. Most spiders are not quick to bite. I've handled many species and have never been bitten (wolf spiders, grass spiders, garden spiders, jumping spiders and tarantulas). I used to have a bad spider phobia, but it's much better now. Don't just grab them or hold them between your fingers, let them walk around freely.

Spiderman · Apr 5, 2016

me and my mate. I help people overcome arachnophobia

Gave that one to a stranger cuz she loved it so much.

Saint Frankenstein · Apr 5, 2016

This is my Chilean rose, Athena:

I've had her for about 7 years now.

David1967 · Apr 5, 2016

PopeADope said:
me and my mate. I help people overcome arachnophobia

Gave that one to a stranger cuz she loved it so much.

Nice Tarantula in the top video. What part of the country is that. Is the tarantula an Aphonopelma chalcodes, or Hentzi?

David1967 · Apr 5, 2016

Saint Frankenstein said:
This is my Chilean rose, Athena:

I've had her for about 7 years now.

Beautiful. I used to have one of those. A friend of mine has her now. She is around 5 years old (the spider that is).

Valjean · Apr 5, 2016

Clinical hypnosis might help.

Gradual exposure to spiders after taking propranalol (you -- not the spider) should accustom you to them, while the propranolol blocks the catecholamines that would normally induce the panic.

David1967 · Apr 5, 2016

Valjean said:
Clinical hypnosis might help.

I've thought about that for my one true phobia, fear of heights. The spider thing was a childhood phobia that I have overcome. This really is a 'just for fun' thread that I started in the spirit of Sunstones cats thread. When I was a kid though I was literally terrified of spiders like the Brown Recluse (I was even bitten by one once). Strangely though I always thought tarantulas were cool. Thanks to everyone who has shared there tarantula pics and video. Would love to see more.

Spiderman · Apr 6, 2016

David1967 said:
Nice Tarantula in the top video. What part of the country is that. Is the tarantula an Aphonopelma chalcodes, or Hentzi?

The trantula on the top is from Oklahoma. The Brazilian pink salmon bird eater is from Brazil and it's is the second largest spider in body weight and the third largest in leg span in the whole world , however the one I had there was a smaller male

Never asked if it was Hentzi but sure is pretty

David1967 · Apr 6, 2016

PopeADope said:
The trantula on the top is from Oklahoma. The Brazilian pink salmon bird eater is from Brazil and it's is the second largest spider in body weight and the third largest in leg span in the whole world , however the one I had there was a smaller male

Never asked if it was Hentzi but sure is pretty

The one from Oklahoma (where I live) is aphonopelma Hentzi. From say New Mexico itwould be Aphonopelma Chalcodes. Ive never had the salmon birdeater. Arent they generally aggresive?

Spiderman · Apr 8, 2016

David1967 said:
The one from Oklahoma (where I live) is aphonopelma Hentzi. From say New Mexico itwould be Aphonopelma Chalcodes. Ive never had the salmon birdeater. Arent they generally aggresive?

....oddly enough...you know how there are good people, honest people, , ignorant, and violent people in every race? That goes with spiders too.

That was a Chilean Rose-hair you saw biting me (via pm) which are usually the nicest spiders you will ever get your hands on.

On the same token...I have had a baboon tarantula (that are so aggressive most pet shops don't sell them) so tame I could put it in my mouth.

My pink Salmon bird eater was allegedly agressive according to the pet shop peeps. It was the nicest thing ever. I tried to make it bite me and it wouldn't.

David1967 · Apr 8, 2016

PopeADope said:
....oddly enough...you know how there are good people, honest people, , ignorant, and violent people in every race? That goes with spiders too.

That was a Chilean Rose-hair you saw biting me (via pm) which are usually the nicest spiders you will ever get your hands on.

On the same token...I have had a baboon tarantula (that are so aggressive most pet shops don't sell them) so tame I could put it in my mouth.

My pink Salmon bird eater was allegedly agressive according to the pet shop peeps. It was the nicest thing ever. I tried to make it bite me and it wouldn't.

I know what you mean. Generally the old world tarantulas are nasty tempered. Maybe since they dont have hairs to flick off there backs as a first line of defense they go straight to biting.My exexperience with the rose hairs and Mexican red knees etc. Is friendly docile spiders, but there's always that one, like your friend that latched on to your finger.

Guy Threepwood · Apr 8, 2016

David1967 said:
Ok, So Sunstone has a phobia about cats. I don't get it. There cute and cuddly, but hey, a Phobia is not supposed to make sense. Mine has always been spiders. Cant stand the alien little @#$@!#. When I was a child I was afraid to even get close enough to step on them, sure that they would dodge my foot and run up my pant leg. But at the same time I realize that they play a crucial part in the ecosystem. So please help me overcome my phobia. Any suggestions?

A phobia is an irrational fear, I don't think that definition applies to things like flying and spiders, I have a healthy fear of both!

lewisnotmiller · Apr 11, 2016

I used to have a mild phobia of heights. Vertigo, etc.
I just kept pushing the boundaries of it as much as I could over time, and I gradually became desensitized. Took mucho time, but I kept it pretty casual, and it wasn't an extreme phobia to start with.

Smart_Guy · Apr 12, 2016

Wanna get rid of your spidophobia? Eat a spider.

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