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Good morning shinies :wub:

I wanted to try Red Pill juice but couldn't find it anywhere in Europe so asked @Robfisher for tips (which he gave me). Then a really kind guy from Belgium said he'd send me a bottle of concentrate. He didn't want any cash either but I insisted on paying for postage :) On the way...

Up early this morning so going to make tea. Have an awesome day everyone :wub:
 

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Good morning shinies :wub:

I wanted to try Red Pill juice but couldn't find it anywhere in Europe so asked @Robfisher for tips (which he gave me). Then a really kind guy from Belgium said he'd send me a bottle of concentrate. He didn't want any cash either but I insisted on paying for postage :) On the way...

Up early this morning so going to make tea. Have an awesome day everyone :wub:
Morning Charlie!
What's Red Pill juice?
 

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We might have got lucky and discovered a new species of large Miturgid spider on our outback holiday.
My son spotted it first. It's about 2 inches (50mm) body length not counting legs. A truly beautiful creature. Plenty of undiscovered spiders here but it'd be rare for a new species of that size.

Excuse the grainy image and GIF.

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We might have got lucky and discovered a new species of large Miturgid spider on our outback holiday.
My son spotted it first. It's about 2 inches (50mm) body length not counting legs. A truly beautiful creature. Plenty of undiscovered spiders here but it'd be rare for a new species of that size.

Excuse the grainy image and GIF.

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Is it dangerous....well I suppose you don't know unless you aggravated it :D
 

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Is it dangerous....well I suppose you don't know unless you aggravated it :D
I wouldn't think it would be dangerous but best left alone. This family of spiders aren't known to cause major problems but bites can cause nausea and inflammation. Any spider that size can hurt - large fangs.
 

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I wouldn't think it would be dangerous but best left alone. This family of spiders aren't known to cause major problems but bites can cause nausea and inflammation. Any spider that size can hurt - large fangs.
I held a tarantula once. It was lovely....can't remember what type...large fangs though. It was so soft...it's coat felt like a soft hamster... :)
 

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I held a tarantula once. It was lovely....can't remember what type...large fangs though. It was so soft...it's coat felt like a soft hamster... :)
I remember you telling me that. I'm not sure I could do that. Not brave enough.

I think SMT has done the same - cuddled a tarantula
 

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I remember you telling me that. I'm not sure I could do that. Not brave enough.

I think SMT has done the same - cuddled a tarantula
A guy just got it out of the tank and let it crawl into my hand. It had no interest in biting me, in fact I think it probably liked the warmth...it was completely gentle and not skittish at all!!
 

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@Robfisher firstly I must credit you for your photo above.... intellectual property rights and all that :)

Question....have you ever tried the Red Pill concentrate and if so do you know the mixing percentage?

Hope you and family are well and staying safe.
 

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We might have got lucky and discovered a new species of large Miturgid spider on our outback holiday.
My son spotted it first. It's about 2 inches (50mm) body length not counting legs. A truly beautiful creature. Plenty of undiscovered spiders here but it'd be rare for a new species of that size.

Excuse the grainy image and GIF.

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I know that the national museum in Canberra has a bug guy who you can send pictures and stuff to for ID. Unsure if Melbourne has similar. Years since I went there and I don't think they are so focused on Australian history and Fauna
 

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