Precarious
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Caught this when one of the girls was in a bad mood...
For whatever reason the videos post pretty small here. If you want more detail watch it at YouTube.
It's pretty clear they flatten their wings, spread them slightly, then rub a leg over ridges along the underside of the rim. If you rub your finger over it you can feel the ridges. Many times they hiss simultaneously. At one point she misses rubbing her leg and you can clearly hear the hiss on its own.
In case anyone was wondering they really don't hurt when they strike. You'll feel the needles on their claws but they don't strike with much force. I suppose they could bite if they had to but mine never have, even when I pick them up while attacking - I slide my hand underneath and spread my fingers so they have to grip my hand. It's pretty funny to see them all puffed up and realizing they are now standing on what they were threatening. They usually calm right down after that.
You can see her little Ghost buddy at the end of the video. She's gone now.
Photos of one of the other girls...
For whatever reason the videos post pretty small here. If you want more detail watch it at YouTube.
It's pretty clear they flatten their wings, spread them slightly, then rub a leg over ridges along the underside of the rim. If you rub your finger over it you can feel the ridges. Many times they hiss simultaneously. At one point she misses rubbing her leg and you can clearly hear the hiss on its own.
In case anyone was wondering they really don't hurt when they strike. You'll feel the needles on their claws but they don't strike with much force. I suppose they could bite if they had to but mine never have, even when I pick them up while attacking - I slide my hand underneath and spread my fingers so they have to grip my hand. It's pretty funny to see them all puffed up and realizing they are now standing on what they were threatening. They usually calm right down after that.
You can see her little Ghost buddy at the end of the video. She's gone now.
Photos of one of the other girls...
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