Spider Wobble......

I was just curious if any knows if the "Spider Head Wobble" is not as apparent once it is cross bred? Like a BumbleBee. Is the "Wobble" still going to be present or does it stop once the the animal is a 2 or 3 morph? Just curious if all of the Spider combos will show this....

Anything with the spider gene, including multi-gene animals, all have the wobble to some extent.

Ok. I am new to working with Spiders, so i thought i would ask. I am trying to up my game haha, been stuck on Pinstripes and Cinnamons for awhile now, and its getting pretty boring.

i have a bumble bee that has a horrible corkscrew wobble but he eats great and is healthy

I don't see why some people have a problem with the wobble. As long as the animal is healthy and happy who cares? My spider is a eating machine. :)

I have a bumblebee that has the most very slight wobble. Iv only seen him wobble eating other then that perfect.

No problem at all. It was just a question of wether x2 morph Spider would inhabit that trait.

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Originally Posted by travis11

No problem at all. It was just a question of wether x2 morph Spider would inhabit that trait.

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My comment wasn't directed at you. It's just some people stay away from spiders because of it, and I don't see it as a problem. Honestly I think spiders have a better personality because of the whole neurological thing they have going on.

Yeah, I know what you mean there. My bumblebee male has a pretty good wobble when you are holding him... he almost always ends up slithering around upside down in the air. But he seems to be the best eater out of the bunch, I have to watch it, because when he sees the food coming he does not wait for me to get situated at all.

He also definately seems to have a bit more personality as well. If he sees me hovering over him, he will tilt his head to the side like a dog so he can see me with an eyeball, pretty funny. My other balls definately do not do this.

I was a little hesitant getting him at first, going with the thought that why would you keep breeding a morph that obviously has some issues, but have since changed my mind.

yeah, regardless of the wobble they make some incredible morphs and i am really excited to work and care for them.

And which keeper would say no to a morph that as a whole eats like a machine?! We're always complaining about how often our snakes stop eating but spiders only really slow down around breeding time, right?

I'm looking forward to getting my spider girl. I've got her all picked out already. :P

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Originally Posted by LGray23

Anything with the spider gene, including multi-gene animals, all have the wobble to some extent.

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Yup and anyone who tells you any different is a liar. We've met a lot of breeders who claim they do not sell spiders with wobble. Avoid these people like the plague! Reminds me of a breeder we know around here who claims he doesn't sell any that wobble and if any do they should be culled. This same guy traded us one of his spiders about a year ago that has a pretty decent wobble. This idiot also publicly claims that you don't need a thermostat with an UTH. :rolleyes: The wobble is nothing to worry about, though. All of our spiders, even those with bad wobbles, have always been our best eaters and breeders.

Anything spider will have some degree of it. My bumblebee had a bit the first few days settling in here, and her first two meals. Other than that, I don't see it anymore. I think she has a mild case and only comes out when stressed. She is also the sweetest snake I own, as well as the best eater. Never missed a meal. I love spiders and bees.... :)

well the 3 i have all have some form of wobble, although hard to notice, it is still there. but i could not be any happier with them. the girls are hogs with feeding, the male although being a little picky right now, should do well once he gets on track.