u/Diligent-Baby-3805

Baby Wolf Spider

So, I was doing an experiment based on a YouTube video where they took some dirt and leaves from outside with a plant and put it in a jar to see how things developed over time in an enclosed ecosystem. After a day or so, I popped the jar to let the air cycle, and a little baby wolf spider(I'm fairly sure it's a wolf spider) was at the rim of the jar. I was so suprised that a spider was in the leaves I grabbed, but I transferred them into a tiny Tupperware with some dort and egg carton. I will try to get a decent picture soon, they are very tiny.

So, my question is, if this IS a wolf spider....would it be unethical to keep them as a pet as they grow? Should I release them? I've already fed them a couple fruit flies I caught in my house. I have the ability to give them bigger enclosures as they grow. And to feed them as well. So, really I just want to know if it would be too stressful to keep them as a pet since they are wild, or if since they are a baby, they will grow to not be so afraid of me?

I've recently lost my bearded dragon to stomach cancer so, I'd love to welcome a new friend....I just want to know if it would be not good for them to stay with me long term.

Thanks in advance for any advice on this and care tips for a wolfie.

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u/Diligent-Baby-3805 — 4 days ago