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    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!
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    BP head shaking disease?

    The "spider wobble" is what you're describing. Its a neurological issue associated with the spider gene.
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    Re: BP head shaking disease?

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

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    I actually think it looks funny. My spider only does it when i put food near him.
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    BP head shaking disease?

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    Alright cool! thank you. Is it just a defect prone to the species?
    No, just the spider morph.
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    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. It is just part of who they are. It doesn't make them any less awesome!
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    BP head shaking disease?

    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.
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    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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