Phrynus decoratus (Cuba)
Vanessa

Phrynus decoratus (Cuba)

Very freshly moulted and looking fabulous. ♥
Plus, even though it may appear that Canada doesn't have many amblypygid species, compared to the US y'all have a plethora of whipspiders, even whole genera that the entirety of the US hobby never sees. TC, Arachnophiliacs, @wizentrop, @AbraxasComplex, etc., and yourself are a source of envy for us hobbyists down here in the U.S.A ;):hungry:!

Thanks,

Arthroverts
 
@Arthroverts Yes, it does seem as if we've cornered the market on the selection we have available. It is really to the credit of only a small handful of dedicated individuals who have a passion for them, though.
I avoided them for a long time, only because I was concerned about how delicate they were, and I'm sorry that I waited as long as I did. If I had more room, I would have many more. They are one of the most fascinating creatures I have ever encountered and I adore mine.
 
@VanessaS I avoided them for a long time, only because I was concerned about how delicate they were, and I'm sorry that I waited as long as I did. If I had more room, I would have many more. They are one of the most fascinating creatures I have ever encountered and I adore mine.

Exact same thing with me. Fell in love from the moment one(probably a Heterophryus but memory is fuzzy) graced the screen of some nature show. Assumed their care was well nigh impossible except with a dedicated team of 24/7 zookeeper staff. Until I read a comment by @chanda on here about her diademas. My life changed in the moment I learned their care wasn't so exotic after all. Kidding- just only slightly. It feels like I've wasted so many years of opportunity over keeping those wonderful creatures.
 
Thanks for the shoutout @Arthroverts

I don't have as many odd inverts as I used to, but my collection of onychophora and opiliones should be expanding this summer. However when I do my imports I tend to have access to rare tailless whips. Perhaps I should bring some in for people next time or breed them for future distribution.
 
@AbraxasComplex, that will give me and all the rest of us who have been following your collection even more reason to try and import some of your stuff into the US, velvet worms, whipspiders, and all!
What opiliones do you keep?

I kinda feel like this needs to be a thread or something so we don't hijack @VanessaS's picture comments, ha ha.

Thanks,

Arthroverts
 
That might be a good idea. I have some coming from Thailand eventually and if my deal with a researcher in Peru goes through I may have some cool species from there. Currently breed Vonones ornata, and a full black Thai species that is about double the size. I tried my hand at Metagyndes innata and Chilensis again, got babies, but my place was 23'C for a couple weeks and they all got too stressed and passed on. :(
 
That's awesome @AbraxasComplex (I'm sorry to hear about the other opiliones)! I'd love to get some ornata, and that Thai species sounds amazing!

I think I have your email, do you mind if I start an email conversation with you and @aphono to discuss this further?

Thanks,

Arthroverts
 

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