A few Redbacks, I think one is gravid! video too

[ryan]

Here are two red backs I found today. I was going to keep 'em but then I decided not to because one seemed gravid. I took some pictures up close but none came out, I tried to take a picture of the gravids's belly (full of yellow eggs) but of course right when I turn on my camera it gets away... figures. I also took a video (short) here is the link: http://s169.photobucket.com/albums/u203/necturus/?action=view&current=6e7770e5.flv (check out my mudpuppy pics too, im always adding more)

(the gravid one is the one on top, notice the missing tail) Also note the ant to the left for a size comparison.

 

[dawn]

I saw a red-back recently with a stumpy tail, only it was sort of club-like, like a leopard gecko when they lose a tail. I was hunting for slugs for Elektra and didn't have my camera, rats. But on my herping trip today, I also found a really juicy slug for her, wrapped it up in a leaf, and brought it home specially for her, over an hour's drive!

 

[cameron]

I don't think it is gravid but it is possible. They start laying in the begining of summer.