I need help with this spider!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BAD Morphs]

Is this what they mean by a wobbly spider??? I am a little upset cause I was never told he was like this and he was sold to me anyways! Would he still be able to breed succesfully? Why is he like that?? Is it only common in Spiders???
http://s711.photobucket.com/albums/w...rent=006-2.flv
Please give me all opinions and answers you can!

[Mike Schultz]

Yes, it's fairly common for spider balls to have anywhere from a hardly noticeable to a severe 'wobble.'

[BAD Morphs]

Yes, it's fairly common for spider balls to have anywhere from a hardly noticeable to a severe 'wobble.'

Will he still be able to breed? And did my video work? I am very upset that I was not told about this before hand!!!!!

[llovelace]

Wobbles are a trait for spiders, as stated before it can be unnoticeable to severe. It will not affect breeding.

[Mike Schultz]

Your video worked. Honestly with a wobble like that how did you not notice something before you made your purchase? I have heard that the spins are a little worse while feeding but that is a little extreme.

First of all, yes, he should have told you that the snake had such bad spins. But secondly, you should have done enough research to know to ask specifically and determine if the snake was for you.

As far as breeding goes... you can try and see what happens. But I personally wouldn't want to pass that particular gene on...

[stratus_020202]

He should be able to breed fine, if it is a wobble. Usually I think wobbles are just in their head portion, and breeding is more posterior controlled. lol. However, yours looks more than a head wobble. I would watch out for a more serious neurological problem.

I'm not highly knowledgable, but you should be able to see the wobble as he's moving. Unless it is a real slight case, and he only does it while he's eating. I wouldn't disturb him so much during feeding time. You don't want to scare him into a regurge. Have you tried watching from a distance? Do you get the same result?

[BAD Morphs]

He should be able to breed fine, if it is a wobble. Usually I think wobbles are just in their head portion, and breeding is more posterior controlled. lol. However, yours looks more than a head wobble. I would watch out for a more serious neurological problem.

I'm not highly knowledgable, but you should be able to see the wobble as he's moving. Unless it is a real slight case, and he only does it while he's eating. I wouldn't disturb him so much during feeding time. You don't want to scare him into a regurge. Have you tried watching from a distance? Do you get the same result?

ok i am gonna answer all questions in this quote. I did research this before hand as I have another spider and she is fine. I did also ask him if there were anything wrong with the three snakes I was purchasing! And he said no! He did seem to act weird while holding him like he kept trying to go upside down. But did seem really out of the ordinary but a little but I blew it off. This was his first feeding and yes I did watch from afar on the first small mouse and got the same results! And taped the second small mouse with my cell. I think that is all the questions. Oh I should also mention that mites were never mentioned either!!! And I got him through only seeing pics of it. So I think that is all now.

[rabernet]

How long have you had him?

Stress from a new environment (or shipping) can cause the wobbling to be more intense, or even excitement at feeding time.

How does he behave "normally" since he's been with you?

If he's pretty new, let him have time to settle in with you longer and let him get used to his new home, and it should tone down. It's possible that he DIDN'T behave that way for his breeder, and the new home adjustments brought it out.

Have you contacted the seller with your concerns?

[Boanerges]

How long have you had him?

[Boanerges]

Robin beat me to it