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Dear Spoof Hub family, we are finally settled and what a ride it has been... Counting down the days to be able to have 8 legged babies again 😁
But for all of my West TX people: please please please follow Hub City Spoods. They are AMAZING and I guarantee you their babies are well cared for. Thank you for your support and for being part of the Spood Hub Family 💜

Credit to Samantha Lynn Uhlmansiek

🕷️ Did You Know? Some Jumping Spiders "Breastfeed!" 🕷️
​Most people think of nursing as something only cats, dogs, or humans do—but nature has a fascinating surprise for you!
​Meet the Jumping Spider (specifically the species Toxeus magnus, though researchers suggest it might not be the only one in the vast jumping spider family.)
Scientists have discovered that these tiny, big-eyed acrobats exhibit a behavior that is incredibly rare in the non-mammal world: Lactation.

​How does it work? 🤷🏼‍♀️
​Instead of leaving their babies to fend for themselves, jumping spider mothers secrete a nutritious, milk-like substance from their epigastric furrow.

​The "Milk": This liquid actually contains nearly four times the protein of cow’s milk, along with fat and sugar! 🐄🥛

​The Process: For the first few days of their lives, the tiny spiderlings drink these droplets from the nest. As they get a bit older, they actually "nurse" directly from the mother, just like a mammal. 🍼

​The Care: Mom continues to provide this "milk" even after the spiderlings start hunting on their own, helping them grow big and strong. 💪🏼

​Why is this so special? 🤷🏼‍♀️
​Outside of mammals, this level of parental care and nutrient delivery is almost unheard of. It turns out these "eight-legged kittens" aren't just cute and smart—they are devoted, nurturing parents. 🥰

​It’s just one more reason why jumping spiders are some of the most unique and special creatures on our planet! 🌎✨
​What do you think? Does knowing they "nurse" their babies make them a little less scary and a little more sweet? Let me know in the comments! 👇🏼

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I know it's not a spider, but look at this beauty! 😍

Dear Spood Hub family, we are having to move cross country so for a while, we will be on pause. I will still make enclosures and gyms for your 8 legged babies, but I won't have babies for ad0pt!on for a while. Thank you for your understanding. That being said, any questions you have, any help you need, I am here for you and hopefully, we'll be back soon! Much love, Gigi

Magma wishes you all a very happy thanksgiving 🦃😊

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Absolutely in love with this ring 🥰
If you want one, contact !!!
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Update on our sweet baby that had a missmolt:
Unfortunately, she did not make it 😔 She will be terribly missed.

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I wish I had her eyelashes 😩😍