What is "Spider Spinning"

[fenez]

Hi, I was just wondering what spider spinning is. I'm considering buying an 06 hatchling but just learned about this spinning issue. Is it harmful to the spider at all? Does it shorten their lives or prevent them from breeding? How does it affect the animal? I really have no idea what this is so if someone could explain that would be great

[Adam_Wysocki]

I did a quick search of the site for "spider" and "spinning" and found these threads that might help ...

http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=28437

http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=24736

http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=27328

-adam

[fenez]

Thanks for the links... I'm new here so I didn't even realize you could search the forums so you've taught me two things tonight. Thanks again

[cassandra]

to BP.net! Handy dandy search is certainly available...there is a wealth of information (and personalities!) available here, so enjoy! =)

[fenez]

Thanks for the warm welcome!

I had another question about spider spinning: does anyone have any idea what % of spiders seem to have this trait? Also, does it show up in spider combos (bumble bees, killer bees, honey bees, etc)?

Thanks in advance.

[Adam_Wysocki]

Thanks for the warm welcome!

I had another question about spider spinning: does anyone have any idea what % of spiders seem to have this trait? Also, does it show up in spider combos (bumble bees, killer bees, honey bees, etc)?

Thanks in advance.

Yes it shows up in combos, and no as far as I know, no one had a good handle on what % it shows up in.

I have definitely seen far more spiders overall that are pefectly healthy than the few spiders that I've seen spin. But I am definitely not as experienced as many of the "big guys" when it comes to the number of spiders I've seen.

For what it's worth, I've also seen normals, het albinos, and pastels that "spin".

-adam