How to Have a Black Widow As a Pet

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find a container that is impossible to escape from.

   Tea jars, jam jars, and any other jars are great because the lid is screwed on, and no spider can escape from that unless they've been working out.
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   Step 2: Put a little Vaseline or something slippery around the top ring of the jar.

   This will prevent your widow from trying to climb out. , While trying to catch one, you won't need safety where unless you do something stupid.
   
   All you need is a container, and a stick/tongs. use the stick or tongs to nudge it into the container.
   
   They are slow spiders that can't jump or fly, it is easy! , Black widows are shy creatures and would enjoy a place to hide. , If you have cats, it's best to put the jar in a place where they don't go.
   
   The garage is potentially the safest place for the widow; it also makes them feel more comfortable. , They will eat crickets, and most any other bug you put in there. , It will agitate her.
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   Step 3: Before you go catching your spider

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   Step 4: you may want to research if it is legal in the area you are in.

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   Step 5: Put a small flower pot or something similar in the jar.

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   Step 6: Put the jar in a safe place.

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   Step 7: When feeding the widow

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   Step 8: be sure to look at where she is before you go throwing food in there.

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   Step 9: Try not to disturb her too much.

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