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<blockquote data-quote="Anon" data-source="post: 214934" data-attributes="member: 38662"><p>Hey, I currently keep 22 Ambypygi and may be able to help. First off, your tank is way too big. The general rule for Ambypygi, is twice the whip length for height, and its whip length for width. It also varies by the species you keep. If you happen to buy any of the Damon genus, they are all imported and wild-caught and in terrible condition. They are also mis-sold as damon diadema or variegratus when they are actually medius. This leads to some husbandry problems, because Damon medius requires super high humidity. All whip scorpions could hypothetically be handled, but beware that they teleport. Which means they bolt insanely fast, so they are more of a display animal that shouldn't be handled that much. That being said, the temperment of a tailless whip scorpion varies based off of the individual, for example my male Damon medius is incredibly chill when being handled, while my female sprints if I even breathe or make a tiny motion. As for good species to start with, Phrynus Whitei is definetly a good choice. They are able to withstand a lot of husbandry mistakes, such as not keeping up the humidity and etc. Only problem is, they are on the smaller side and not as impressive looking. So your best bet would be to purchase a specimen from the damon genus, just make sure to keep up the humidity. I would just pour water into the corner so that the soil is wet to the touch, but doesn't have puddles forming. Beware that Damon Medius is NOT communal.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anon, post: 214934, member: 38662"] Hey, I currently keep 22 Ambypygi and may be able to help. First off, your tank is way too big. The general rule for Ambypygi, is twice the whip length for height, and its whip length for width. It also varies by the species you keep. If you happen to buy any of the Damon genus, they are all imported and wild-caught and in terrible condition. They are also mis-sold as damon diadema or variegratus when they are actually medius. This leads to some husbandry problems, because Damon medius requires super high humidity. All whip scorpions could hypothetically be handled, but beware that they teleport. Which means they bolt insanely fast, so they are more of a display animal that shouldn't be handled that much. That being said, the temperment of a tailless whip scorpion varies based off of the individual, for example my male Damon medius is incredibly chill when being handled, while my female sprints if I even breathe or make a tiny motion. As for good species to start with, Phrynus Whitei is definetly a good choice. They are able to withstand a lot of husbandry mistakes, such as not keeping up the humidity and etc. Only problem is, they are on the smaller side and not as impressive looking. So your best bet would be to purchase a specimen from the damon genus, just make sure to keep up the humidity. I would just pour water into the corner so that the soil is wet to the touch, but doesn't have puddles forming. Beware that Damon Medius is NOT communal. [/QUOTE]
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