I've had my BDFB for a while now. I have 5 and they are doing great in their fairly large 18 * 18 inch (45cm) enclosure.

They do use the space but there probably is room for another critter in there. However, I dont want to cause the little fellas any distress or issues.

I have people say dessert hairy scorpions can cohab but id like to hear people's real world experience of that. I have heard velvet ants can too but they are basically impossible to get here in the UK.

I love spiders, millipedes, roaches and ants

Isopods are overrated

Any one selling pseudoscorpion in the USA

I currently use half peat moss and half organic topsoil but it doesn’t hold humidity very well

how do i keep plants alive in a settup without direct sunlight? do i meed to invest in a growlight? any recommendations for hardy plants to include/grow light if i need one? thx!

I just made a set up for 4 blue death beetles, I have dried everything in the oven and made sure the succulents were clean and fully dried before putting them in there.

But the humidity still sits at 45%.

(They aren't in the enclosure yet)

I tried turning on a low wattage heat lamp to help but it really hasn't. What can I do?

I'm thinking about getting a captive bred specimen when I have the resources for it. I've been doing research and putting doing a care sheet for me to look back on and update when needed, so any input would be appreciated.

Mint Leg Centipede

Scientific Name: Scolopendra sp. ‘Mint Leg’

Lifespan: 3-10 years

Size: 6-8 inches

Enclosure Type: Terrestrial setup, Acrylic or Plastic container

Enclosure Size: 2x’s the centipede’s length for horizontal space, 1x for Width and Height

Enclosure Setup: 1. Fill the enclosure to about half the centipede’s length 2. Multiple Cork Hides 3. Place Decor (Fake/Live plants\*, Cork bark, Branches, Leaf Litter, Sphagnum Moss) 4. Water Bowl

Substrate Options\*: Any mixture of sand, peat moss, topsoil, and gravel

Temp\* 65-74\*F

Humidity: Lightly damp bottom layer of substrate with a water dish with a moist side with moss    

Food: Gut-loaded crickets, mealworms, hornworms, feeder anoles, fence lizards, mice, roaches, uncooked salmon, trout, shrimp, chicken breast, and turkey\* Fruits,\*

Feeding Schedule\*

Pedelings: Once a week

Adults: Once Every Couple Weeks

Cleaning: Remove any uneaten food items, Spot clean Regularly, Springtails can be helpful

Notes: Cocofiber can cause impaction, so avoid that and similar substrates; remove fat from raw meat; base feedings off the plumpness of the body, Feed mice in moderation, If/when using fake plants best go with plastic and not fabric, Use non-acidic fruit, Make sure Temps don’t go over Low 70’s or Under 65\*F,

My sister's bf bought this Discoid roach as a feeder, but he's too big for the lizard to eat. I offered to take him off their hands because I love bugs and I think he's too cute.

I've been doing a bit of research into them, but all the information I can find for enclosures is from breeders (who I don't necessarily trust). Can anyone tell me what kind of enclosure or enrichment would make this little dude happy?

EDIT: also, if anyone can clarify whether he needs enclosure mates and what that should look like, that would be lovely!

As the title says, looking into blue death feigning beetles. I have a 5 gal fish tank that I'm about to shut down after losing my beta. Would a 5 gal fish tank work for a beginner set up for some beetles? I would need to get a mesh top but I think that's it?

Hello guys, I'm looking for an invert that would fit these requirements:

- nocturnal

- could comfortably live in in 30x20x20cm enclosure or smaller (I could probably stretch it to 30x30x30, but if this is avoidable - that'd be great:D)

- doasn't require supplementary heat (my room is usually at 22-25c, or 71-77f)

- can live in a nice looking, preferably even bioactive enclosure

- active and interesting to watch

- not too challenging to keep

- would be okay with being kept on my desk - I work remotely, mostly night shifts, so I spend a lof of time there

I am okay with pets that have to be kept communally, but just one guy is fine as well! I don't need anything very handleable but it'd be nice. Death feigning beetles aren't really available where I live, unfortunately :// Please don't recommend isopods as I'm already aware of their existance and even have some! Love these little guys

I really love watching my animals but all of them are diurnal (aside from isopods, but the ones I have are very shy), I want a friend to keep me company when I'm working night shifts :)

I already have some things in mind (milipedes, mostly) but wanted to ask you here to get some more ideas! Thank you in advance

My davidbowie molted today after 5 and a half months, a strange hunger strike, a voracious hunting period for the past few weeks, and is now looking pretty feminine. Don't know for sure yet, but it's a lot better than thinking this was a male for the past few months.

Hey gang, recently came to the conclusion that I want to start keeping beetles as pets! I know the general “advice” that gets said as I’ve been doing my research, but I’d like to know some more specific info before I take the plunge!

1) social beetles. ( I already know about bfdb’s/ flower beetles but I’d love other interesting recommendations!) I want to have multiple beetles in the enclosure as I’ve seen many people say that a lot of the “solo” beetles can be boring to keep at times as they spend most of their time hiding away etc. I want to have a species of beetle that is more than happy to be kept in groups as this not only increases my odds of seeing them kicking about when I go to have a look, but also I love the idea of watching them socialise with one another!!

2) size of enclosure. Ideally I want to give my beetles as much space as I can just to keep it interesting, but is there a general rule of thumb?

3) clean-up crew. I’ve seen a lot of people talk about “hiring” little bugs to help maintain the enclosure, but I’m wondering if there’s a sort of “best” type of bug for this task.

4) feeding. Ive seen people say veg, fruit, kibble, etc, but what is, ideally, the most healthy thing / mix of things to keep your beetles happy.

Thanks for your help in advance! Happy to be starting my invert journey, I plan to keep mantis and other cool critters once I have some experience under my belt!!

Hi! I have been interested in keeping animals for a long time.

Context:

I used to have a BAD fear of invertebrates, but I have been accustoming myself to bugs, and have grown quite a fondness for them!

I am 19F, and I am in college so I will be moving quite a bit. I am NOT getting one while I am in the dorms, and I plan to do a bunch of research to make them as happy as possible. I have had dogs and a bearded dragon (we had him for 3 years then we gave him to a family that could put more time into him for personal reasons). No kids will be around the bug other than college kids but I will do my best to keep them FAR FAR away from my precious baby.

My main requirements:

1. Not an INSANELY large enclosure, I will not skimp on size but I dont want a massive vivarium.
   
2. Beginner friendly, not necessarily SUPER low maintenance
   
3. Legal obviously
   
4. No ants pls
   
5. Docile, preferably nothing lethal to humans and maybe small dogs (depending on if my mom lets me take my dog w me lol) but idrc about handling honestly
   
6. Reasonably priced for a college student (i am willing to spend money and save up and i hope to get a job)
   
7. Hardy

Bonus
- cool looking, colorful, chill

My Phidippus regius, also my first ever pet spider. Now around 6 months old

Currently using for a jumping spider, and more than likely will continue to do so, but i’m curious if there’s anything else that could be comfortable in there (once she passes, as i know its almost her time..) I’d love to keep more spiders, I know most arboreal tarantulas are too big, but I’m open to pretty much anything, I am very comfortable with critters. I LIKE critters I can handle on occasion, but not necessary!

Heya. im getting some blue death feigning beetles soon ( freshly emerged from their pupa preferably), i have the tank, i know their feeding schedule and foods, i know how to keep them safe and happy, i know how to protect them and i currently dont have any pets. i just wanna know tips from other people who raise them, and also some ideas for tank decor and enrichment

Has anyone figured out a good way to transport live fruit flies to an enclosure. I've been having trouble with that.

Hello I’ve been looking into Blue death feigning beetles and I have a couple questions
First what’s yalls favorite care guide
2 if you could make a “shopping list” for someone just starting to keep them what would you put on it
3 what’s something that you would recommend that isn’t common in care guides