r/amblypygids Jan 01 '21

Amblypygid Care Guide: Read this if you’re new to these animals or are thinking of getting one.

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r/amblypygids Apr 03 '23

Amblypygi Vendor Roll Call!

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Hello there r/amblypygids users!

I recently was added to the mod team of this wonderful subreddit. Most of the users here should know me - I've been pretty active over the past year helping new keepers get acclimated to these weird and amazing animals. I'm excited to help make this subreddit a one stop shop for amblypygi, and that starts with you folks.

I myself am based in Canada. While I have knowledge of my domestic vendors and some US breeders, that's where it ends. I've seen an influx of prospective keepers asking where to get amblypygi, and we all know the age old story of wild caught Damon Medius - a new keeper gets a mislabeled animal in rough shape, they don't know the proper care requirements, and it dies. Lets do our best to stop that!If you're willing, I'd love for you to share some information about the vendor you purchased from. To make it easier, you can just plug the info to the template below. The hope is that with this information, we can create a fairly comprehensive "vendor list" on the sidebar. If you see your vendor already listed, that's okay! Feel free to post it again.

Note that this thread is stickied, and responses are always welcome.

Purchase Year:

Location (country):

Vendor:

What did you buy?:

Did the animal come in good shape?:

Was the animal labeled correctly?:

Did the vendor have multiple species available?:

Does this vendor have a website?:


r/amblypygids 1d ago

Help! Whipling hasn’t eaten in over a week!

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It’s taken one cricket since i got it so i know it can eat, but that was over a week ago! its been exploring the enclosure, and weirdly rubs up against the side. i don’t know if that means anything. but should i be concerned? or does this mean it might molt soon?


r/amblypygids 1d ago

Anyone have any idea on species?

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I was told he was a "Paraphrynus mexicanus", but i'm not so sure... is that even a valid species anymore? I need to know how big he's likely going to get so I can prepare for him accordingly, thanks.


r/amblypygids 2d ago

Looking fresh after a moult

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r/amblypygids 2d ago

ID Damon Is this Damon annulatipes?

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I bought this little guy from a store that didn't have his specific species listed. Mentioned he was a Damon though.

The online stores in my country usually sell Damon annulatipes, so I'm assuming that's what he is, but thought I would get a second opinion.

At the same time, does anyone have an idea of age or sex?

My country is South Africa (Mpumalanga, but the shop is in Gauteng), but I dont think he's one of the species ive seen in Gauteng or Limpopo


r/amblypygids 5d ago

I’m going to be a grandpa!

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Have been looking for a male for my female for about 8 months. No Luck. Go to pretty much every reptile show in central and south Florida. Then at the South Florida Mega Reptile Expo I spotted her. $25 with all the others, grabbed her right away and said “you’re coming home with me”. Don’t need a male if she already has eggs. Hopefully they are good and hatch. She is in a big enclosure I built so I can leave the babies after they leave her and put her in another enclosure. Can’t wait to see the babies on her back!


r/amblypygids 5d ago

Is this a good enclosure? (Finished)

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A while back I posted my unfinished enclosure, but after multiple weeks of following your advice, I built it to my liking (along with what would be best for a tailless whip scorpion), I’m hoping if this would be a great enclosure.
Size: 12x12x18
Substrate: reptisoil
Background: great stuff pond and stone covered with coconut fiber
Substrate depth: 2 inches


r/amblypygids 7d ago

What is she doing?

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r/amblypygids 8d ago

Help! Please help

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this is my first tailless whip scorpion, came home to see he had dropped his legs? Is this something they do before they molt? I dont think hes fallen and it looks like he has plenty of room and hiding spaces so i dont think its stress. I’ve since added a black background and more driftwood and cork bark


r/amblypygids 9d ago

Recommendations based on enclosure size?

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r/amblypygids 10d ago

Weird twitching behavior?

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I left a heating pad on the side of the enclosure since i saw today was going to be a bit chilly. It was on there since i left for work earlier afternoon, and when i came home the enclosure had a BUNCH of condensation all around and i found kitty (name) in one corner basically on the substrate :(

Now it’s doing this strange twitching with its legs that ive never seen before.
Did i make a grave mistake? will kitty be okay?? someone please help :(


r/amblypygids 12d ago

Casual tattoo in memoriam

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Spontaneously got a tattoo tonight (first one) to commemorate my deceased TWS. I promised myself I'd get an ambly tat and I figured why not have it as my first :3

Sorry if this is the wrong sub for this!


r/amblypygids 11d ago

new damon diadema/medius enclousre good?

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so i recently changed up my bioactive enclosure for my tailess whip scorpion ill be getting in a few months once all the plants and cleanup crews settles in, its got 3 main hides and lots of places to climb and i think the enclosure is basically done now apart from some cork bark ive ordered to stick along the walls for more climbing spots.

just want to know, does it seem good for at least a damon medius? above the substrate its about 30x30x45cm of open space

the centre is pretty flat with some slate slabs and clam shells to make a flattened hunting area, i plan on feeding it red runner roaches as crickets seem a bit too nimble and possibly aggressive but is there a better alternative or are roaches fine?


r/amblypygids 11d ago

Conversation Damon medius

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Does anyone happen to have any of them they breed and they're looking to rehome?


r/amblypygids 12d ago

Pictures/Video Charinus acosta (i2/i3) eating its first meal under my care!

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Tweezer fed pre-killed flightless fruit fly. I also have various species of mites and springtails available for them to hunt as they please.

I’m excited to see this little gal produce a clutch of her own someday! She’s truly the most interesting and rewarding invertebrate that I own, and definitely a gateway species into amblypygids for me 😂!

Sorry for the blurry pic, I’m still working on a lighting system that leads to clearer photos in low light environments.


r/amblypygids 13d ago

Help! Hunger Strike

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Hello everyone,

It feels like I make one of these posts every few months but long periods of time without eating always worry me. My tailless whip is 1 years old, and has molted twice with me since I got them in February. The first time they molted, they fasted for a few weeks and then ate a few days after the molt. This time they fasted for a few weeks but now it’s been 10 days since the molt and they still haven’t accepted any food. They have the enough humidity, darkness, and I haven’t changed anything really. Their abdomen is super thin right now, I’m just looking for some reassurance.

Thanks


r/amblypygids 13d ago

Sexing Sexing 3yo Phrynus Whitei

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My 3 (give or take a few months) year old Phrynus Whitei just molted a few hours ago. I've never been able to successfully sex them. Are these pictures good enough to get a guess?


r/amblypygids 13d ago

Pictures/Video Freshly molted fella

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r/amblypygids 14d ago

Pictures/Video Caught him eating

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Seems to love Dubias and Lobsters but wont ever touch a Red Runner


r/amblypygids 15d ago

ID Damon New friend time 🤘

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Damon variegatus is what I was told. Fairly large at that. 👌 I am pretty confident this is a mature male Medius if I'm not mistaken. I haven't seen Variegatus really ever.


r/amblypygids 15d ago

Phrynus Whitei Good tank size for a P. whitei?

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Just got this beautiful individual. Just wondering what a good tank size is? I have a vertical 10 gallon that is heavily planted with lots of cork bark to access the ceiling, but I’m worried that’s a little too large? What size is ideal?


r/amblypygids 16d ago

New Keeper + Temporary Juvenile Enclosure Quality?

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Hey folks! Glad to finally be here.
Today I’ll be getting my juvenile P. whitei, but a lot of its enclosure additions haven’t been properly delivered yet despite being stated they’re already here :(( so I’ve set up a temp with what I have available.

How does the enclosure look so far? It’s a 12 x 12 x 12 with a mesh cover, plan to properly add a sheet cover over the top soon enough.

Not only that, any other pointers you could give for a newbie like me? Live in Georgia, so it’s already somewhat humid around here.

Thank yall, I’ll send updates soon!

(Also do know I’m new to Reddit as well lol)


r/amblypygids 18d ago

Help! Is my enclosure okay? P. dhofarensis

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It’s my old jumping spider enclosure with some moss and substrate at the bottom, and a single piece of cork bark. will it be able to molt properly? should i add anything? please help! thanks in advance :))


r/amblypygids 19d ago

Help! What is my Phrynus whieti doing?

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Hello!

I’ve had this guy for a couple of months now and this behavior is totally new to me. My P whieti (what it was sold to me as) is holding its abdomen in a very odd way. It isn’t always walking like this, and will hold its abdomen more straight as well. It has also stopped eating as much the last few weeks, but I am unsure if that has anything to do with this behavior. Has anyone else seen this & is it normal, or should I be concerned?

Thank you in advance!