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If he wasn't so damned cute he'd have a real problem on his hands.

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[–] ekZepp@lemmy.world 22 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

The fact that you call him pervert because he's watching you "work", raise some questions on the latter.

[–] lowspeedchase@lemmy.dbzer0.com 12 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

A little elbow grease, really putting my back into it...

[–] Thorry@feddit.org 3 points 3 weeks ago

All the way up to the elbow? Damn that is impressive!

[–] panda_abyss@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 weeks ago

Sex work is work though

[–] Jerb322@lemmy.world 15 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

Some jumping spiders show signs of thinking and planning while hunting their prey. More than thought possible before some studies. Nice picture.

[–] lowspeedchase@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

They're learning....

[–] moondoggie@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago

tldr: YOU ARE PREY!!!!

[–] kaklerbitmap@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

They also appear to enter REM sleep! Excellent video on spider cognition:

https://youtu.be/_QF6kaOAuYg

[–] islandcoda42@lemmy.zip 7 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Jumpers are the best, they are legit adorable 😍

[–] Quetzalcutlass@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

They're cute, smart, friendly, and hunt other spiders. What's not to love?

[–] MrShankles@reddthat.com 5 points 3 weeks ago

One of my old flats, I would sometimes see a small jumping spider staring at me from the sink, while I was trying to poop. And we'd always have to have a small discussion about boundaries, and "please don't jump on me, I can literally see you thinking about it

Cute little shits, and they never did jump on me while I was pooping... but they always reminded me that it was an option

[–] xav@programming.dev 3 points 3 weeks ago
[–] kaklerbitmap@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Not sure where you're located, but it looks like a hungry little female Regal

[–] lowspeedchase@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

PNW - I thought it would be a male with the colorful patterns but that's my bird brain lol

[–] kaklerbitmap@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

If you're in the PNW it's not likely a Regal. It could be a Bold? I cant see the pedipalps well enough in the pic to say for sure but I still think it's a female just based on the big ol' booty.

[–] lowspeedchase@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Does this help? Junk in the trunk confirmation:

[–] kaklerbitmap@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Great pics! And what an awesome spood! Wish I could help narrow it down but sadly I dont recognize the markings/coloration (I'm just a hobby keeper/breeder)

You should post your pics and info to iNaturalist.org and/or arachnoboards.com

[–] TerdFerguson@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

What, exactly, is the job? …. I mean what’s the position called? …

[–] RBWells@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

They are the most adorable little spiders. One time I was at the park with my kids and I had a cold drink that had condensation on the outside. There was a jumping spider on the table I was sitting at. I put down my drink, he comes and drinks the condensation. I pick it up for a drink, he retreats. Rinse and repeat for half an hour. I was so delighted, it was delightful.

[–] Flyzeyez@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Jumping spiders are fucking awesome. I kept one for a little while. She laid two egg sacs that both hatched successfully. Cool fucking animals.

[–] Flyzeyez@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

This is klothos.

[–] homes@piefed.world 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

“Imagine what I do to you if you weren’t so huge, flesh daddy!”

[–] Evil_Shrubbery@thelemmy.club 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Much like with a bear or a big cat attack - if it happens I'm gonna try to sneak in one last lil pet!

(Reminds me of Spaceman.)

[–] homes@piefed.world 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

“Once upon a time, I had an asshole…”

(The Tale of How I Got Split In Twain)

Edit: you know, I’ve been out of work for a while. Perhaps I should write a book.

[–] Evil_Shrubbery@thelemmy.club 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Ok, the subject was super cute so you had your work cut out for you, however technically getting a fairly good pic like that took some effort (or luck, if you took only one quick pic), gg!

[–] atropa@piefed.social 2 points 3 weeks ago

Looks like rocky

[–] Jake_Farm@sopuli.xyz 1 points 3 weeks ago

That is no pervert, he lives there.