MARCØLES

Golden Blue-legged Baboon Spider (Harpactira pulchripes), hatchlings, family Therphosidae, South Africa

When I went to adopt one of the corn snakes I stuck my hand into both terrariums to see how they would react. When I stuck my hand into Helios’ terrarium, I knew I sensed his energy. He came close to my hand, was a bit skittish, yet curious. It’s only been 3 days now since I’ve had Helios, and he’s already comfortable with me handling him. I went to put him back in the cage and he threw a fit and climbed my arm (there’s a giant branch I set him on), & so I didn’t want his core temperature to drop so I had to gently put him back. He ends up climbing the branch, poking his head out, and climbing back on me when I put my hand out again because I couldn’t resist, it was too sweet! I am so happy I am tearing up. He is so special to me, grateful for this little noodle, welcome home Helios! 😍🥹😭🥰🐍💚