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Post by robc on Jul 10, 2009 23:27:45 GMT -6
Pulled our P.irminia sac earlier tonight (video of that is uploading now) and as we were seperating the eggs w/ legs, we noticed something interesting...one has one abdomen, two heads and 16 legs - all wiggling! We've never run across this before, thought it was very interesting and wanted to share some pics of the little guys/girls...   |
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Post by John on Jul 11, 2009 14:14:54 GMT -6
its probably impossible that this one will be able to moult but i hope it does, as it would be so awesome to see! if they dont make it be sure to get that in alcohol rob! great find!
John
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Post by robc on Jul 11, 2009 16:22:40 GMT -6
its probably impossible that this one will be able to moult but i hope it does, as it would be so awesome to see! if they dont make it be sure to get that in alcohol rob! great find! John Oh yeah - I'll be keeping a close eye on that one and will definately preserve it if it doesn't survive. I'd love to see it after a few molts!! |
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Post by robc on Jul 14, 2009 8:55:34 GMT -6
Well the twins molted into 1st instar last night...they are alive and well!!  Side view - that piece of molt isn't stuck, he/she is eating it. |
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Post by John on Jul 14, 2009 10:52:12 GMT -6
wow i'm amazed! great job. did you happen to see it happen?
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Post by robc on Jul 14, 2009 19:12:34 GMT -6
wow i'm amazed! great job. did you happen to see it happen? John Nope...it molted while I was asleep last night - typical. LOL But here's some new macro shots...     Close up of where the heads meet - they are not joined: Close up of heads and abdomen - notice there are 4 spinnerettes: |
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Post by John on Jul 14, 2009 21:16:57 GMT -6
i'm just wondering how they were able to do it since they cant really pop the carapace and just wiggle out like normal i wouldnt think. great stuff. i wonder what it will be like when it starts walking
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Post by robc on Jul 14, 2009 23:18:17 GMT -6
i'm just wondering how they were able to do it since they cant really pop the carapace and just wiggle out like normal i wouldnt think. great stuff. i wonder what it will be like when it starts walking John It's actually walking around already...it's been switching sides when it walks. Very interesting... |
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Post by robc on Jul 14, 2009 23:19:41 GMT -6
Don't know what to think of this one! The wife and I were cleaning off the P.irminia incubator - just getting some shed molts out - and she noticed this guy. All I can say is that it appears that his legs are on backwards!!  He's walking with his carapace and eyes are facing the ground and his fangs and booklungs are facing up...just walking around like that. I'm starting to wonder if one of the parents grew up next to a nuclear power plant!! Check him out:  |
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Post by John on Jul 15, 2009 13:21:31 GMT -6
that's insane rob! god i hope these guys make it that is just a trip and a half. that one will probably need help at feeding time. maybe not, im always amazed by the adaptability of these guys. a good way to test yor theory is to turn out the lights and see if they glow lol
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Post by robc on Jul 15, 2009 19:03:11 GMT -6
that's insane rob! god i hope these guys make it that is just a trip and a half. that one will probably need help at feeding time. maybe not, im always amazed by the adaptability of these guys. a good way to test yor theory is to turn out the lights and see if they glow lol Never thought of that LOL |
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Post by robc on Jul 15, 2009 22:58:00 GMT -6
Here is a video of the Siamese twin....the pics are in the video that are already posted but I wanted my youtube viewers to also see it. The black egg in the vid was removed LOL
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Post by robc on Jul 21, 2009 22:29:44 GMT -6
Decided to shoot a quick short video of our P.irminia Siamese twins wondering around their incubator. They are very mobile and seem to be doing just fine!
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Post by robc on Jul 27, 2009 22:49:18 GMT -6
Few updated pics, molt is coming!! 
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Post by lithiumflower9 on Aug 7, 2009 0:31:02 GMT -6
Sorry they passed.
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He's walking with his carapace and eyes are facing the ground and his fangs and booklungs are facing up...just walking around like that. I'm starting to wonder if one of the parents grew up next to a nuclear power plant!!