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Hi,

I just got a spider baby today and now as I'm researching this morph, I'm reading that they are more "hyper" than some others.
I'm not looking to breed him, but wanted a pet. What is the best way to handle him and not make him "sour".
thanks
Stephanie

hyper.....

not heard that before....

I've got a spider female and never had problems with her.... she can be more active when being held than the others.... but I wouldn't say "hyper"....

As for making him sour, I really don't think you have anything to worry about. If you have a good set up and follow general handling rules... leave him alone for a week or so while he is new... leave him alone for 2 days after eating... leave him alone while he is in the "blue eye" (opaque eyes) phase of shedding... etc... you should have a happy healthy snake....

~Beth
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Some people are like slinkies, Completely useless, but bring a smile to your face when pushed down a flight of stairs.

Thanks for the info. I thought that sounded odd. I had a normal ball about 15 years ago and he was a great snake. I just didn't know if I should treat him the way I treated my corn hatchlings.
Thanks

I don't know where you read that but "Hyper" may have just been the persons nice way of describing the spinning/wobbling that spiders do. Another thing you will probably read is that it is just a "personality" trait of the morph. If you have not read about the wobbling you may want to google it so you don't take your snake to the Vet unnecessarily when/if it starts acting a little crazy.
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John Vandegrift