BP head shaking disease?

I remember reading something of the sorts and blowing it off, but now i notice my bumblebee with his head bobbing a little when he tenses. same thing? Id like to learn more!

The "spider wobble" is what you're describing. Its a neurological issue associated with the spider gene.

Yeah..not a disease. Just a neurological problem. It doesn't impact their quality of life negatively.

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Alright cool! thank you. Is it just a defect prone to the species?

All spiders amd spiders combos have it. Some more than others.

I actually think it looks funny. My spider only does it when i put food near him.

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Originally Posted by gatorboy306

Alright cool! thank you. Is it just a defect prone to the species?

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No, just the spider morph.

Yes, all spiders have it to some degree. Some have it more severe than others.

I don't like to think of it as a defect, more like an added bonus. :D It is just part of who they are. It doesn't make them any less awesome!

One of my spiders doesn't have it at all, not even when she eats. My other one has it only when she eats. Both of mine are older and I've seen some babies with it pretty bad, so it may be something that gets more under control with age, not sure on that however.

so this wobble...is it kind of back and forth when the head is elevated? I just fed my snake for the first time after getting it from the pet store about 9 days ago...it wobbled a little as it was approaching the live rat pup...doesnt do it any other time??

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Originally Posted by rossko85

so this wobble...is it kind of back and forth when the head is elevated? I just fed my snake for the first time after getting it from the pet store about 9 days ago...it wobbled a little as it was approaching the live rat pup...doesnt do it any other time??

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Some only have a noticeable wobble when they eat, others have a noticeable wobble all the time. It will vary depending on the animal.

It is snake version of Parkinson's disease sort of. It is a neurological issue it can become worse over time or clear up over time. It is clearly a genetic issue related to the spider colour. Off spring that are normal looking don't ever seem to have it or pass it along.