Say Hi To "Bertha" and her babies

[Waldo]

Rescued her from sudden death out of an old Pump panel on one of our Truck Wash systems that came back in for a refurb the other day. Put her in a plastic jug I had at work and threw a couple of crickets in with her. The next morning she had her a new web woven all in the jug, the crickets enscapulated and yesterday her brood began hatching. Literally by the hundreds. All of those little flea looking critters are baby Black Widows. Yep, she is the Black Widow, feared by some, loathed by most and admired by a few. Me being one of the admirers. I am fascinated by all forms and aspects of Insects, Wildlife and Birds. As soon as the rest of the eggs hatch out I will release her and her brood into the woods.

Edited by: Waldo

 

[sangwitch]

yea... you're going to release them down in Benton right? I've yet to come across one of those babies although I've seen several tarantulas since moving to AR. Saw a big ol' copper head at Petit Jean the other day.

 

[NorthernWinos]

Yikes!!!

 

[grapeman]

I thought she looked like "Charlotte"

 

[Joanie]

Appleman, I could not for the life of me figure out how everyone made such a fuss over Wilbur when they had a spider who could write!

 

[pkcook]

Whoa Waldo,


I love wildlife, but draw the line with spiders and snakes. We had these along with the nasty "Brown Recluse" in NM. The Recluse gave a nasty bite that literally eats the flesh around the bite

. I'm glad you are releasing them in AR and not OH!

 

[Waldo]

Hey now..There are plenty to go around if anyone would like me to send them a couple...
Your right appleman...perhaps I should change her name to Charlotte

 

[paubin]

After being bitten by 2 different Black Widows within 2 minutes and spent a week feeling like I went the distance with Mike Tyson (ear bitting included) my feelings on them is well....you can keep 'em!!!

Sorry Waldo, I just can't stand the little buggers. I admire your detication to nature but I'm gladthey are way down there when you let them go!!!


Pete

 

[peterCooper]

Hey Waldo,

I notice that the camera quality is not so good on that picture.
You must have been a loooong way away and using a major zoom lens

Edited by: peterCooper

 

[Waldo]

Actually it wasthe camera on my phone Peter and i was up really close

 

[earl]

Big Bertha Black Widow Wine


Come on Waldo, I dare ya.


earl

 

[Waldo]

Damn Earl.........I likethat idea!!!!

Edited by: Waldo