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  1. StampFan

    Dairy cow isopods dying for no reason?

    There is the ammonia build up theory out there as to why cultures crash. Old moist sub traps ammonia and eventually the critters die, much like in a fish tank system. I'm not supporting this theory necessarily, but it is out there, and seems to make some sense as to why a perfectly booming...
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    Escape-proofing An Enclosure For S. dehaani

    In an aquarium 'pedes can climb the silicone, so its the 4 corners that you need to be very careful with.
  3. StampFan

    Escape-proofing An Enclosure For S. dehaani

    I think it is better to buy a single tub with latches and a seal/gasket than risk an enclosure with any other type of lid.
  4. StampFan

    Bioactive- animal friendly fertilizers?

    The snakes urates will break down over time and provide nitrogen. Especially if you water them down so they break down faster. Theoretically. With enough substrate.
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    Any Recommendations for Centipede substrate

    A lot of folks add in a little sand for texture and drainage to whatever soil mixture they are using. Or a little vermiculite to help hold moisture.
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    Using bags to rehouse

    Yep. Jon3800 has some old videos where adult pokies are running all over his bathroom walls, and he was being careful with precautions. Honest videos are much more helpful than curated, edited, everything-goes-right videos.
  7. StampFan

    What is some of the Worst Mislabeled T's?

    I saw a pet store try to sell a L parahybana as a T blondi.
  8. StampFan

    Thoughts on my Vietnamese Centipede enclosure?

    Centipedes can climb the silicone in the corners of aquariums. So a completely sealed lid is a must. Any crack, and it can escape. That's why so many folks use bins with sealed lids and make their own holes.
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    Hadrurus arizonensis: Communal or not?

    How long have they been in that tank?
  10. StampFan

    Pamphobeteus vs Theraphosa

    I've seen many people reporting losing their Theraphosa for whatever reason, likely moisture and ventilation related (too much, too little), but you don't see many folks in these forums losing a Pampho in the same way. So that might play a part of this discussion as well.
  11. StampFan

    Scolopendra dehaani enclosure

    A large clear bin, with latched top and gasket sealing it shut is pretty much the most escape-proof option. They work well, provides a moisture gradient, and lets you add your own (small) ventilation holes
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    Successfull communal setups

    Solid formula.
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    Rehousing into the same enclosure

    You are the landlord. You supply the house. The spider lives in that house and makes all of the decorating decisions.
  14. StampFan

    HOLY COW!!!

    I would love to see the care for that snake, including temperatures, enclosure, and food type/feeding schedule. They are obviously doing something right, and this info should be shared with the rest of us!
  15. StampFan

    Oddly Therapeutic: Soldering Holes

    If soldering feels that good, you must be inhaling the fumes lol.
  16. StampFan

    How to keep slings warm for autumn?

    How cold does your house get at night? I suspect you could move them to a higher shelf in the room or in higher location your home, too; your bio says you're in Mexico, how cold does it get?
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    Question about M. balf communals and why my enclosures are blowing up

    Arachnoboards should have a motto on the front page: Always Blame the Cat I never see anyone posting here whose dog caused an issue with their T's.
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    Stone centipede feeding and care

    I've had a little colony going since May or so. Seem to be doing well in rather moist substrate with a layer of moist sphagnum in one corner (which they love), and some small cork bark (which they also love). Feed mainly pre-killed isopods and mealworms. Superactive, fun little critters...
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    Question about M. balf communals and why my enclosures are blowing up

    I suppose it *is* possible that if someone accidentally used compost in an airtight, completely unventilated enclosure that the methane build up could cause an explosion. But my money is on the cat.
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    Question about M. balf communals and why my enclosures are blowing up

    I'll let you figure out if a cat or a rat knocked over the enclosure, but I'm baffled how you got mold in a container for a species that most folks keep bone dry with a water dish. And if there was mold why you didn't just let the container dry out completely.
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