Spood Oddities

11/07/2024

Who do we know that has captive bred white phased sub adult & mature males? Not light phase please and thank you 🙏

11/06/2024

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉

Amber Dusik, Angela Avina, Maresa Armendarez, Jessica Noble, Matt Baiamonte, Katie Brandow, Georgia Carroll, Kathy Rodriguez

11/06/2024

My list is available for our little live giveaway I mentioned doing a few weeks back.
The following names are on a 2 plus week streak as top engagers for us and I want to show my appreciation! Amber Dusik Angela Avina Maresa Armendarez Jessica Noble Matt Baiamonte Katie Brandow Georgia Carroll Kathy Rodriguez
You all are rockstars in my eyes, thank you for your utmost support Spood Oddities !!!

Next Friday 11/15, I will be doing a live broadcast here on page playing with some spiders and a Q&A. Will take place at 10pm EST.
I will also be giving away a small token of my appreciation. The winner will be drawn and announced on live. The winner has 24 hrs to contact me after live. After 24hrs, I will draw if I haven’t been contacted. Info will also be shared during live. We hope you can join us

11/06/2024

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎

Christina Nickum, Eric Maclean, Kyle Jantoc, Valentina Castro Linn, Januarie Dene Mayse, Jennifer Snider, Vicky Lambert, Kathy Rodriguez, Athena Swift, Jo'Lene Patterson, Bella Krause, Sara Czukal McBride, Rebecca Prosper, Jane Williams, Amanda Sturdivant, Angela Avina, Georgia Carroll, Rose Simmons, BrandonLandon KristaRuss, Patricia Charney, Michael Hamrick, Melissa Goldsberry, Rene Dos Santos, Victoria Campbell, Brenda Stanley, Kyle Mesick, Kathy Joseph, Deb Lehne Hillson, Libby Pineapple, Bea Merk, Brandi Shahan, Amy Wight, Angela Blake, Maresa Armendarez, Heidi Ferrell, Tina Burdette Winland, Tara Smith, Amber Dusik, Heidi Zafer, Martin Biechl, John Mitchell, Jessica Noble, Joanna Claussen, Gloria Hazekamp-Cowan

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community,

11/06/2024

Are my mini mealworms too big? A common question that I get asked often enough to share this.
I’m using a fresh molt to instar 6 2nd clutch mama B, holdback instar 7 from mama D and instar 8 holdback from mama B as examples.

Please kindly note, there can be some debate on this subject ‼️
I am not posting this to debate. Please & thank you if you don’t agree, just keep it moving 🙏 I’m only sharing what I do and what I feel is safe. I air on the side of caution ⚠️
Mealworms can do some damage to your jumper if the worm overpowers by mealies size & strength compared to jumpers size & strength.

The correct sized mini mealworm should be up to 1/4 inch long and skinny. No larger than up to 1/2 inch for a instar 7 and still on the skinny side.
What I was taught by mealworm breeders and in the community when i became a spood parent over 2 years ago is a mealworm should not be longer than jumper at i6 and i7. Up to one and a half times jumpers length at i8 through maturity. 🚫 2 times their length ❌
It’s when you feed mealworms that are too large and thick per stage of life that feeding mealworms in general can be dangerous.
Right out of a jumpers molt, I really air on the side of caution in mealies overall size.

Yes it is difficult to find the correct sized mealworms. I completely agree with you on this subject. Mealworms like jumpers molt to grow and mealies molt fast!! Be sure to get new containers of mealies every 4-5 weeks max and ask where you get how old and or how long have they had their mealworms before Sh1pping out. That last part is key. Keep your mealworms in the fridge between feedings to help slow down molting.
Hope this helps! Added caption to each in stage of life.

11/06/2024

Good morning!
Wanted to touch base as there have been a ton of new wanting to be a private group member & declined as group set on FB admin assist and questions for member are not being answered 😭
I can’t override this as I set the group on FB admin assist a year and half ago when created.
Now I can’t turn off.

This is our FB page you are on now not my private groups. Our page here is for reels only 🕷️
You find the l1nk to private members group 2 ways. First is under our feature section of page. Secondly can be through an automated message when you message me. Steps are in automated message 🖤

11/04/2024

Hi, with high interest in our Spoods which I am eternally humbled and grateful for, I wanted to give you a idea what states in comparison to me, are fairly reasonable, ok and high with Fed Ex shipping.
Fed Ex sets the fees from my zip code to yours. I wish I had any control over it but I do not.
Little black house is my state and black area circled around are what states I have found it to be the lowest in fees to ship for me.
States circled in red on the higher end. Seems it’s high for most no matter what state you are in to ship over to Texas. The further you are from a breeders zip code, the higher in shipping unfortunately 😭
States not circled it can be not too bad. NY not bad but was hard to get around circling.
Please keep in mind by using Fed Ex, I’m shipping live animals legally throughout the states. Their team trained to handle the transit of live animals.
I hope this helps.

We are opening our first weekly spood availability the week of the 11th once wrapped up with shipping out our 2 previous lists for mama B (Blythe) and mama D (Diamond).
Our weekly availability takes place over in our group not here on page. I get to know my customers then and where my babies are going to. It’s important to me to know this.
Often times over series of adoptions able to now call these customers friends.
We Spood Oddities love ya no matter if you follow us just to learn about jumping spiders, help overcome arachnophobia by desensitization one reel at a time or here to adopt from us. You all mean something to me 🫶

11/01/2024

Edit:
3 ways to do in comments as 3 different comments.

The change in seasons is amongst many of us, myself included. What does this all mean in relation to captive bred jumping spiders???

Going into my third fall as a captive bred jumping spider parent and second as a captive bred breeder, I want to share what I have experienced.
Molting can slow down and growth of clutches slow down a bit as well in captivity.
The jumpers themselves still sense the change in our homes.
Again this is what I’ve experienced and those I’ve helped in a similar manner.

You may notice premolt is a little longer than normal until the spood also adjusts to new temps in your home.
I live in a state that gets 🥶 and cold fast!
We actually go on winter break Spood Oddities from about mid January through February as overnight shipping isn’t safe to most customers. A case by case scenario.

I use reptile heat pads that have a thermostat attached to monitor temps behind my shelving units.
See comments for the reptile heat pads I use.
The reptile heat pad from a reputable company and pad sits behind enclosures and deli cups with a safe distance from. Never under and never on for jumpers. This is critical to remember.
The pads get warm not hot and you will find your spood pressed against the back of their enclosures and cups.
I provide daily play time holding the jumpers in my hand as they love our body heat. Snug as a bug in a rug on us 🖤
If you need any recommendations on what reptile heat pad to use and or an example of my set up with pads, please let me know.

This is information to keep in mind especially to new jumper parents and or those that have not gone through fall into winter yet.
I have found that in combination with LED lights and reptile heat pads, your jumper will adjust to the changes in seasons. I also use a humidifier in my loft year round but especially cooler months using heat pads. Draws a bit of moisture out of our air in home.
Your hygrometer a year round tool of necessity. Place hygrometer near enclosures. Hygrometers read both humidity percentages and temps in area.
I hope this helps

10/31/2024

We wish everyone a safe and Happy Halloween from Spood Oddities 👻🖤🧟‍♀️

10/28/2024

Highlighted names, you all ROCK in my eyes 🤘
Keep a look out the week of 12th. Once my top contributors list with 2 plus weeks streak comes out next week, I will be doing a small giveaway here on page during a live playing with some spiders and Q&A. Will make a post next week with names for the week of the 12th.
To win, must be on live that night and have 2 plus weeks on my end. One winner winner chicken dinner.
I will set a date and time next week. Will be a later evening live. Names will be tagged on live.

10/28/2024

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉

Amber Dusik, Maresa Armendarez, Katie Brandow, Bea Merk, Angela Avina, Ashlyn Allen, Matt Baiamonte, Gabriel Tokarz, Jessica Noble, Georgia Carroll, Ashley Hunsicker, Michele Maltbey, Kathy Rodriguez, Joshua Wheeler, Marlinda Thorpe, Debbrah Foxveil, Richard Allen, Tristan Sabo, Athena Swift, Heidi Ferrell, Tamora Deroshia, Netty Dana, Joan Cuthbert, Vicky Lambert, Bella Krause, Leslie Bair, Gullam Hussan Brohi

10/26/2024

As breeders, we are often very caring people.
The kind that wear our hearts on our sleeve and would give our last penny to help another.
There comes a point though where we so called break.

Please be kind to breeders even if you don’t agree with them. We all do things for a reason based off past experience in our business. Please don’t question why we do the things we do.
Most of us, well I can say this for myself explain changes and why we are making them.
Give them a break.
This is a hard job, a 365 24/7 job. We don’t get a day off, we can’t travel and when we are sick it’s too bad so sad.
The babies and kids still need to eat.
A job not built for everyone. A 6-8 hr a day job if you do this by yourself as I do.

We all burn out and need to reenergize. If we don’t get to your message that second, give a couple hours grace. A lot of us are moms or dads and have a family to tend to also.
A lot of us struggle with some mental health issues and find peace being with our spiders. A therapy so to speak.
We come up with our fees based off feeders up to date on adoptions and supplies needed per each. This is costly especially with inflation and shipping on feeders to us.

The point is, give us grace, patience and a bit of understanding. Promise we don’t make much doing this. Pennies on the dollar.
Show us how you would wish to be treated yourself. We do reserve the right to refuse and cancel adoptions. Kindness goes a long way.
Most do it for the love of these beautiful tiny creatures. Hoping to breed and share with you!
I hope you have a great weekend 🫶

10/26/2024

Today and tomorrow are the last day to get raffle tickets! Hope you can join us on Sunday night for the live drawing.
Thanks for supporting Spood Oddities
You get tickets by contacting Spooderhood Spiders

10/26/2024

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎

Christina Nickum, Eric Maclean, Kari Zapata, Valentina Castro Linn, Januarie Dene Mayse, Stetson Rush, Jennifer Snider, Joann Mooney Young, Vicky Lambert, Kathy Rodriguez, Athena Swift, Peter Paredes Marquez, Rob Krow, Jo'Lene Patterson, Bella Krause, Sara Czukal McBride, Rebecca Prosper, Jane Williams, Amanda Sturdivant, Angela Avina, Georgia Carroll, Gary Pearce, Tristan Sabo, BrandonLandon KristaRuss, Colleen Castillo, Patricia Charney, Michael Hamrick, Melissa Goldsberry, Rene Dos Santos, Victoria Campbell, Melody Lindquist, Brenda Stanley, Kyle Mesick, Kathy Joseph, Jennifer Martin, Deb Lehne Hillson, Libby Pineapple, Bea Merk, Brandi Shahan, Amy Wight, Michele Maltbey, Maresa Armendarez, Heidi Ferrell, Tina Burdette Winland, Tara Smith, Amber Dusik, Heidi Zafer, Martin Biechl, John Mitchell

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community,

10/24/2024

Friendly reminder, don’t forget to watermark your photos.
Too many are pretending they have that jumper for sALe by using photos not watermarked. Protect your business friends

10/23/2024

Hi!
Raffle is going strong. Thanks for supporting our collaboration 🫶
Friendly reminder as I’ve had quite a few messages about, the i7 in image is an example of a i7 from mama Blythe, not the actual spider in raffle. That spider is now a instar 8. Pic taken a couple weeks back. Mama Blythe is a first generation Banshee ghostling paired with Draven. Instar 7 a second gen ghostling.

Raffle wraps up this Friday and I will be Sh1pping presumed female i7 out the 29th with our 2.9x2.9x2.9 enclosure which should be used at i7 and possibly i8. We have a i7 mama B ghostling covered for lifetime in enclosures. Many ghostlings haven’t done well over a 4x4x4 at maturity in enclosure size.
You message Spooderhood Spiders for raffle tickets. We decided to let Melissa take the wheel in collecting payments. We will be live Friday night on instagram for a live drawing.
Thanks a ton for supporting Spood Oddities 🖤

10/22/2024

Second half is absolutely correct 🤣

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