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Prof...
the largest (Maleficent, the centipede) is over a foot long, while the rest of them top out at (approx.):
tarantula = 9 inches
scorpion = 10 inches
water bug = 5 inches (though as everyone will soon see, they are very wide)
praying mantis = 7 inches long (3 to 4 inches tall, maybe)
"cat" = 3 feet (10 to 15 lbs)
Btw, if you meant how tall or heavy the insects/arachnids are? Most stay pretty low to the ground. Plus, are extremely lightweight.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 8, 2006 at 10:27 AM
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The size.
Dear MPO.. I was wondering how big these kids are. Maybe putting a coin like a quarter would answer my question. Nice kids, but I will not touch or cuddle them, No. Thank you. regards..
Prof
posted by
PROF-SUMAKEL33
on March 8, 2006 at 12:15 AM
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Oh, he sure does, Katray!
Meanwhile, I know people don't like to fish around through past posts, so here are the links to my two previous sets of "equally charming" pet pictures:
http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/LifeBlog/346184
http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/LifeBlog/348417
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 7, 2006 at 9:50 AM
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Children are so complex these days eh MPO? ;)
"instead choosing to crush his victim's head with his claws. He then "drinks up" in much the same way a tarantula would."
"Disposition: Gentle, timid and shy."
I don't like spiders or snakes generally speaking, but he does appear to possess a certain charm.
posted by
Katray2
on March 7, 2006 at 6:42 AM
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Oh my GOD!!
You're actually older than my mother?!
Wow.
I better start using a bigger font, then. Cause your eyesight could probably, like, go at any minute.
P.S. In all seriousness, my father was 20 years older than my mother ... so I'm used to dealing with all demographics.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 6, 2006 at 9:25 PM
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DLS "Dear Little Snot"
It's a term of affection...
Your mother is obviously NOT an elder since she is one year younger than I am....
posted by
FactorFiction
on March 6, 2006 at 2:28 PM
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Um, what does D.L.S. stand for?
Oh and, my mother is 37 ... thus anything above 30 counts as an elder.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 6, 2006 at 11:39 AM
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Earn it, dear little snot? Hey I kinda like that...
I might have to change your name from M.P.O. to D.L.S....or maybe it should be SLS for sarcastic little snot...
How would I earn it in your book? (And it was in jest since I hardly consider myself an elder...
)
posted by
FactorFiction
on March 6, 2006 at 8:17 AM
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Oh, I somehow missed this one before...
How dare you call me "a sarcastic little snot"?!
I only give respect to those who earn it, FoF. Age ain't nuthin' but a numerical tally of years accrued.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 5, 2006 at 10:07 PM
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Haha cute
(sarcastic little snot...kids these days...didn't anyone ever tell them to respect their elders?...
)
posted by
FactorFiction
on March 4, 2006 at 6:12 AM
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Answers:
(1) Um, there are these places called "pet shops" ...
Actually, I have to go out of the city, venomous animals aren't legal to sell in Philadelphia.
(2) Whatever I see that piques my interest at the moment.
(3) Not to own this many (all at once), no. Because, you have to factor in the cost of housing the prey, as well. And, I've had two die ... they are buried out back (by the gazebo).
Cute emoticon, btw. Anyways ...
Thanks for reading and leaving me a comment so I knew you had been here!
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 3, 2006 at 12:44 PM
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so, uh, where do you get these pets?
and how do you decide what exotic species to buy next? I imagine they aren't cheap either...have you had any die or escape? Inquiring minds have questions....
posted by
FactorFiction
on March 3, 2006 at 11:56 AM
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Well, there you go ...
serves me right, then.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 3, 2006 at 11:41 AM
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MPO: Now you know how I felt...
...with that whole, "OMG, I have the Bird Flu" post a few days ago. *smile
posted by
Captain_Gulliver
on March 3, 2006 at 6:11 AM
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I actually started reading that as if it were serious, Gulliver...
there's three seconds of my life, I can never have back.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 2, 2006 at 8:46 PM
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I've had him four years, Ben...
(in which time he's grown considerably). Thus, our estimate is less than
six. Though, as you note, it's nearly impossible to tell precisely. Some scorpions can live up to
20 years.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 2, 2006 at 8:44 PM
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Glad to hear you've been "converted", Layla.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 2, 2006 at 8:42 PM
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It was the size of a Buick LaCrosse, actually.
This prehistoric arachnid was indeed the size of a Buick Lacross and was a close relative of ticks (the size of a Jaguar XKR Coupe convertible), mites (the size of a Z43.osi BMW Roadster) and of course the F355 Ferrari Spider. These species were all easily recognized not only by their sleek design, and curved features that ran down their pinchers and stingers, but also by their characteristic shape, and hot women who rode in the passenger seats. The Buick LaCrosse Scorpion, or better known by its genera Lambeosaurus became extinct almost 65 million years ago after these women realized that the scorpian still lived in his mamma's basement.
posted by
Captain_Gulliver
on March 2, 2006 at 2:59 PM
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Nice pics. How old is Scorpion? Maybe counting from the day you acquired him since no one really knows when the pet is born..
(B)
posted by
A-and-B
on March 2, 2006 at 1:59 PM
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Madame...such a good mommy...
Bragging about your children, just so! It's heart warming...
;-)
Seriously, though--I like the pictures. I never thought I'd EVER like looking at Scorpions!!!
~LB~ xoxo
posted by
Anony_Miss
on March 2, 2006 at 1:54 PM
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Yeah, Trevor, he's pretty shy.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 2, 2006 at 11:52 AM
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cool!
What an unusual pet! Not very forthcoming, I'm sure.
posted by
Trevor_Cunnington
on March 2, 2006 at 11:45 AM
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Whoa! Now "that" would be a pet!
posted by
David1Spirit
on March 2, 2006 at 11:28 AM
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In prehistoric times, scorpions were (supposedly) the size of...
Buicks.
Not sure which model, though.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 2, 2006 at 11:26 AM
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My friend has one of those, and they are bigger than people think
I find them like I do spiders, very fascinating. A survivor and a throwback to older periods of history when a form of "weapon" was neccessary for survival.
posted by
David1Spirit
on March 2, 2006 at 11:08 AM
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Must be your browser, Decshak...
or something.
Cause, as usual, the thumbnails all seem to work perfectly fine for me. I crop and resize the photos for the specific purpose of making them easier to upload, so ...
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 2, 2006 at 9:29 AM
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Well, at least in this case, they are, Scriber.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 2, 2006 at 9:26 AM
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It's the party of "ideas", Gulliver.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 2, 2006 at 9:25 AM
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I'm hardly interested in "shock value", Gubby...
all of my friends (as well as my brother's friends) are used to my little zoo by now ... and I'm usually not even home when my mother gives the neighborhood children the tour.
I just try to post stuff that's compelling ... plus (for the time being), concise. Seeing as, let me tell you, school and blogging do not mix particularly well. At least, not in my experience.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 2, 2006 at 9:24 AM
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My favorite answer to Jacks 10 questions...
was to learn that they are mostly Libertarian.
Yikes.
posted by
Captain_Gulliver
on March 2, 2006 at 9:20 AM
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M.P.O.
I believe you! I used to have snapping turtles and bird as pets!
posted by
Nanaroo
on March 2, 2006 at 9:20 AM
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Why thank you, Gulliver.
I
do so try.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 2, 2006 at 9:17 AM
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I guarantee, Nanaroo ...
that if you owned one ... you'd quickly come to love him or her just as much I do.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 2, 2006 at 9:16 AM
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MPO, you are a riot
posted by
Captain_Gulliver
on March 2, 2006 at 9:16 AM
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They do, Billy ...
the only thing you have to be careful with is the climate. They require a very high level of humidity. (We have multiple heat lamps/misting machines for that purpose.)
It's literally like a jungle in the basement.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 2, 2006 at 9:15 AM
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M.P.O.
wow- ouch!
posted by
Nanaroo
on March 2, 2006 at 9:13 AM
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Response to Jack's 10 questions:
1. Somewhat.
2. No, but then again, I don't always sense feelings of response from my boyfriend, either.
3. No.
4. Definitely. Though, only to see if it's edible.
5. They wouldn't need to. Cleanest animals on earth.
6. Not really. They prefer "America's Funniest Home Videos".
7. Long, romantic ones.
8. Libertarian, mostly.
9. They think it's slowly becoming another Vietnam.
10. Me.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 2, 2006 at 9:12 AM
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you're children aren't terribly cuddly but they have their interesting
aspects. I bet they travel well.
posted by
FreeManWalking
on March 2, 2006 at 9:11 AM
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No need to be frightened, Symphony ...
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 2, 2006 at 9:03 AM
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Yes, Ann, he is really big ...
people are always surprised by that fact. (Particularly, when they see him up close.)
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 2, 2006 at 9:03 AM
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No, Freelancer, but they do sting.
I've been told the pain is similar to being "shot with a hot nail gun". Personally, I wouldn't know, seeing as I've never experienced either sensation.
I have been pinched a few times, though. But it was more of a "love pinch".
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 2, 2006 at 9:00 AM
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Thanks for the compliment (plus explanation), fourfive.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 2, 2006 at 8:56 AM
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Ooops. Red scorpions abound in New Mexico. I could tell you stories....
posted by
WindTapper
on March 2, 2006 at 8:42 AM
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Clicking on a pic sent me to a dead end. I have one of those puppies
inside a paperweight that my mother sent me from New Mexico. I seem to prefer my scorpions to be read and my tarantulas to be black, thank you very much.
posted by
WindTapper
on March 2, 2006 at 8:41 AM
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MPO--pets of the intellectual, I assume.
posted by
scriber
on March 2, 2006 at 8:04 AM
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PS,
If I didn't know better, I'd think you got these pets entirely to see the look on people's faces. Ditto posting pictures of them here.
But of course not. It's all about informing us about interesting matters, right?
posted by
Gubby
on March 2, 2006 at 7:34 AM
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I have to say,
I'm rather relieved.
(...referring to your last comment 
)
posted by
Gubby
on March 2, 2006 at 7:29 AM
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MPO: Your irony just KILLS me...
"Killing Method: ...crush his victim's head with his claws....then "drinks up" in much the same way a tarantula would. Disposition: Gentle, timid and shy..."
Yeahhhhh, right. gentle, timid and shy my *%$! Just Kidding. I'm sure he is just misunderstood and just is seeking attention through negative behavior. He's lucky to have a mommy like you. Most people would just step on him after they put on a really heavy boot.
Keep smiling!!!
posted by
Captain_Gulliver
on March 2, 2006 at 5:58 AM
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Why in the world
would I want to view these any larger than they are. Those are some very good pictures you have there. I've seen these often where we live. EWWWW! I've never been much of a bug person, but I have a son who finds them amazing. He has some very much like this in a shadow box on the wall of his apartment. His fiance doesn't even mind. I guess that's why they are perfect for one another. Thanks for sharing this and making me think of special people in my life. Blessings come when we least expect them...
posted by
ms_bradrock
on March 2, 2006 at 3:13 AM
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mpo,
Ya know, bugs don't really bug me, but I just can't get any psychological rapport with them. Do you? I can understand that you might see some kind of individuality with each of them, but do you have feelings of response on their part? If there are a half dozen black scorps on a table and you say ''Hey Fred, here's your pill,'' will Fred come over? Will they fetch a frisbee? Will they go poopoo in the litter box? Do they like to watch other bugs on TV? What kind of conversations do they like? Are they Republicans or Democrats? Have you overheard any conversations expressing opinions on Iraq? Who's their Mama?
posted by
Jack_Flash
on March 2, 2006 at 2:53 AM
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***screams, and runs out of M.P.O blog***
posted by
_Symphony_
on March 2, 2006 at 2:27 AM
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Wow. That is huge for a scorpion even without clicking on the enlarged size. Scary!!!
(A)
posted by
A-and-B
on March 2, 2006 at 1:49 AM
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do they bite
posted by
FreelancerX
on March 1, 2006 at 11:59 PM
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Cool Pictures
I'm linking David's Blog Just To Be Kind, Every week I'll link another
posted by
fourfive
on March 1, 2006 at 10:12 PM
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He's really not ...
once you get to know him.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 1, 2006 at 8:26 PM
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Whoa, those are scary looking...
posted by
Ariala
on March 1, 2006 at 7:48 PM
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