A bit off topic

[Rockpython]

"Scott's Spider Sanctuary " has acquired a cool D. diadema. The 55 gallon that was going to be a regalis tank, then a incei tank, MIGHT end up being for a few of these...

 

[Rockpython]

Sorry for a double post...

 

[Entity]

They r very cool! have one myself...pinned in a case though...he doesnt eat much. lol

 

[MassExodus]

Looks like a female..right? I've been reading up on them, getting a few Monday. At one inch if the "elbow" (don't call it that though, enthusiasts get touchy, Lol) is that much shorter then the first joint on the first leg, its a female. If I read it correctly.. So, grats on a female?

 

[Rockpython]

Looks like a female..right? I've been reading up on them, getting a few Monday. At one inch if the "elbow" (don't call it that though, enthusiasts get touchy, Lol) is that much shorter then the first joint on the first leg, its a female. If I read it correctly.. So, grats on a female?

You and I must've read the same page. yes, it's a female. I am HIGHLY considering putting them into my 55 instead of H. incei

 

[MassExodus]

You and I must've read the same page. yes, it's a female. I am HIGHLY considering putting them into my 55 instead of H. incei

Yeah, I'm definitely getting at least three, maybe four. Very interesting critters, and the feedings are great to watch. And they molt on vertical surfaces..I need to see that...

 

[Entity]

how long do they usually live? anyone know?

 

[Rockpython]

It is thought that it's about 10-15 years

 

[Entity]

It is thought that it's about 10-15 years

oh really! cool i didnt think they were that long lived.

 

[Kymura]

just looked these guys up !
I seriously need a couple!

 

[Entity]

Yeah me too. and u can keep these communally right?

 

[Rockpython]

The jury is out... it's my guess, that given enough space, it will work with minimum issues

 

[Entity]

The jury is out... it's my guess, that given enough space, it will work with minimum issues

u gonna try it?

 

[Rockpython]

There is money on be had, so yes, I'm in! now I gotta get them for the right price....

 

[MassExodus]

It is thought that it's about 10-15 years

I read the same thing, but there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of detailed info on these guys. Apparently there's only about twelve people in the world studying them...plus whatever competent amatures there are keeping them and recording behaviors and such..I have yet to come across much info on males, their lifespan etc..apparently these don't have ultimate molts, they just keep molting, so I'm hoping the males are just as long lived. I know there's a species here in Texas, but so far I can't even find the name..

 

[Rockpython]

Yeah, info is few and far between...

 

[Kymura]

well find out guys so I can get one, been looking at them as they fascinate me.

 

[MassExodus]

There's good thread on arachnolords, and some good info. Also a book was mentioned "Breeding the world's largest living Amblypigid (Whipspider) biology, natural history, and captive husbandry" Its 35 bucks on Amazon..no digital copy has been published These guys just aren't real popular yet, not a lot of info out there, but I'll be buying that book for sure. Author was Orin Mcsomething...

 

[Kymura]

was reading a blog on them just a bit ago, Orin McMonigle?

 

[MassExodus]

was reading a blog on them just a bit ago, Orin McMonigle?

That's him I'm going tomorrow morning to pick mine up. I may get two adults, two babies, not sure yet. I'll see if I can get decent pics on my phone