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 • • 6h ago

The Drop

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Finally caught my guy or gal? Molting. The entire process was super interesting!


r/amblypygids • • 11h ago

ID Other Looking for an ID

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Was wondering if I could get an ID on what type this beauty is!


r/amblypygids • • 4h ago

Help! Charinus acosta care? Communal setup?

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I recently bought 3 Charinus acosta and have been trying to do research on keeping them communally. I received them all in their separate vials. They are less than a cm big but all around the same size. I am just wondering if it is safe to add them together soon or if I should wait until they all get bigger

I have yet to have their communal enclosure set up but it is my understanding that I should have a good breeding stock of dwarf whites and springtails in there already. I won't be adding the acosta for a bit because of that, but I am just curious how I should go about all this. I'm thinking a 6-8" cube for their permanent setup


r/amblypygids • • 1d ago

Pictures/Video Successful molt (:

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r/amblypygids • • 5d ago

Help! Suitable terrarium?

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(Images are from a second hand seller, the interior would obv be cork bark etc.)
Height is 62cm (24 inches), width 45cm (17 inches). I'm mainly worried about the ventilation, since I cannot tell if there's lower ventilation, and the mesh top might be too much?

Planning on getting a Damon or Bacillifer


r/amblypygids • • 8d ago

Pictures/Video Catching dinner 🦗

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r/amblypygids • • 7d ago

Help sexing?

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I'm used to sexing tarantulas and this is my first Amblypygid so I'm not really sure what photos to include. I still have the moult so I can absolutely take more if needed.

The moult is also pretty tiny (about 1.25" legspan) so I am not confident in the fact that it can be sexed but I figured I would try anyway.

P. whitei


r/amblypygids • • 8d ago

Pictures/Video How does this enclosure look so far?

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I’ve been a wanting a tailless whip scorpion for a while and I’m finally setting a tank up! What do you all think? I’d like to add some plants to it as well at some point, the tank is a 12x12x18


r/amblypygids • • 10d ago

Damon medius tattoo to honor my favorite arachnid 😁

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r/amblypygids • • 9d ago

Sexing Sex? (p. whitei)

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Is it possible to tell the gender yet? Juvenile phrynus whitei. Probably one of the most intact molts i've gotten from them yet.


r/amblypygids • • 9d ago

Can I get an I.D.

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Bought my first Tailless Whip Scorpion so I'm new to the hobby. Seller says its a Damon Diadema but i have no idea. Could someone tell me what I have please?


r/amblypygids • • 9d ago

Conversation Any breeders/sellers in EU?

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Hey, I've been looking for one of these guys for about a month now, long-time fan and now quite sure I want a Damon, Charon grayi or bacillifer, or at this point whatever is somewhat feasible. So far, the only ones I've been able to find current listings of are 1. sketchy at best, 2. not CB and I personally don't want to gamble on a wild caught one. I have experience in owning some inverts and other animals, the care should be no problem

I plan on going to a local terrarium con, but if anyone has any information/offers I'd love to hear them :)


r/amblypygids • • 11d ago

Pictures/Video How's my setup?

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Live plants and moss are a new addition. Previously he had the cork bark and substrate only.

Also, what is he? I have had him for 2 years now, he has barely grown since I got him. He had a brother in here with him who died during a bad molt shortly after I got him, but I have had no issues with this guy. He is scared of all prey aside from very small crickets though.


r/amblypygids • • 12d ago

ID Other What sex? And what is it actually?

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The seller claimed Damon diadema. Then tonight she said "Phrynus" mexicanus... Which should be Paraphrynus mexicanus... Is it that? And is it male or female?


r/amblypygids • • 12d ago

ID Other What species is this guy?

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I'm picking this up from someone tonight. I can't identify the species. Yes, I know tailless whip scorpion. But what exact species? I don't want to get the humidity wrong! Thank you!


r/amblypygids • • 15d ago

Happy 4th birthday (hatch day?) Katie 🥳

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r/amblypygids • • 16d ago

Help! 2nd Molt!! Too late to hold??

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I still kinda don't know what species she is I've been told 3 different ones.

But! Merkimer has molted twice now and I still haven't taken her out of the tank.

Would it be okay if I stated to handle her now or is it too late? If its not too late how do I start?? I'm not scared of her, I'm scared of hurting her.


r/amblypygids • • 18d ago

ID Other What is this little guy?

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I got this guy yesterday and she had forgotten what species they are, any guesses?


r/amblypygids • • 19d ago

ID Phrynus What species is this beastie?

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I've had Princess here for over a year now!!! And now I'm wondering what species you all think she is?


r/amblypygids • • 20d ago

Casual Welcome to the family, Fluffy 🩵✨

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r/amblypygids • • 20d ago

Pictures/Video First molt

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Baby's first molt in my care. A Florida type. I'm so proud 🥹


r/amblypygids • • 20d ago

Pictures/Video First molt

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Baby's first molt in my care. A Florida type. I'm so proud 🥹


r/amblypygids • • 20d ago

Identification help / tailless whip scorpion

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Looking for help identifying!