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Thank you! I'll take that advice when I get to handling him again; I was wondering to myself where exactly would be the ideal place to begin handling him. I'll start in the enclosure and slowly make my way up towards taking him out to my bed. Wanna keep him over a soft surface at all times, just...

Yeah, it's happened 3 times to me over my life; never thought it was anything to worry about since things seem fine afterwards. Just the timing of this last one X( Thank goodness though that my gecko won't develop a negative association with me over this. I'm letting him alone for a few more...

Having a hard time registering in the gecko forums, so I figured a lot of people who own inverts also own reptiles, so it's worth a shot to seek advice here. So I just recently got a crested gecko, an adult male without a tail of an unknown age (the shop had him for a very, very long time)...

Thanks, guys! Assassin bugs have always been my favorite insect and I've been wanting to get a horrid for so long! Had I waited even 24hrs to order this one, I would've missed my chance as they sold out insanely quick! I also got an update video of how this lil one is doing, attached to a...

Ah, I was under the assumption you already had saltwater experience XD In which case, I agree with johnson! And I also agree that mantis shrimp need more attention; in the reef hobby, they're treated more as pests to get rid of than actual things you keep as pets, which is a shame. While my...

I used to have a peacock mantis named Stix. He was a great pet. They're very intelligent, curious, and learn to recognize your face and sometimes meet you at the glass! They also like to watch you... creepily.... It's not so much old age that determines the mantis shrimp's lifespan; they just...

Just received my dream bug through the mail today from bugsincyberspace! The little guy gave me quite a scare to be sure, but it's certainly a moment I'll always remember. Here's the video I made to highlight this special time! :D

Thanks, guys. I spent a good deal of the night trying to fan the air out and I had placed a wet paper towel over my enclosures in the hopes of limiting exposure. Thankfully, I have leftover substrate in a sealed off hefty bin I can use to replace that in the enclosures and until I'm comfortable...

I don't know what section to put this in. Feel free to move it to its proper place. But, I'm panicking so hard right now! My family and I were supposed to clean my place together and I specifically told my mom that I wanted to be the one to handle any use of the cleaning chemicals, since I don't...

Yes! Today marked a momentous occasion! Just an update on how he's doing, as well as a way to keep track of his progress. He finally has a name, offered by a friend of mine: Sir Legsalot! As you guys know, I've been working on getting him used to me. My socialization methods being where I place...

And when they do bite, it doesn't even hurt. Like a little pinprick, at least from what I've been told. With jumpers being so intelligent and curious, I feel obliged to offer enrichment and they seem to respond very well. My boy was noticeably nervous on his first day or two with a new home, but...

I added some more still damp cocofiber into the enclosure (not a lot, but I'll wait until nightfall when he's awake to add more so I don't disturb his sleep) and sprayed the moss and put water into a corner. I hope that'll help.

I had my first vinegaroon for about three days now! He's been great and active at night. During the day, he usually sleeps under the corkbark hide I set up for him (he doesn't seem to care about the other hide I put in his enclosure). Last night, I was woken up by my pet hissers having a civil...

Thanks, guys! He's settling in great! I attempted to hand feed him a pinhead cricket today and he went for it! Sadly he missed with only a cricket drumstick for his efforts, but it was the first time he came onto my hand. Afterwards, after crawling off, he hung around under my fingers as if it...

Just received my Phidippus regius today and he's so cute and so tiny!! I just can't!! I placed him in his enclosure and misted a little bit to give him something to drink after his journey. I think he's still young, as I swear the species gets much larger than this. Now I'm wondering, how long...

Everyone knows that insects are actually plants, within the Cannabis genus. This explains why those individuals that dabble with insects recreationally quickly become addicted and desire more in their collection.

Chiggy's condition... I mean, a few days after my last post here, I continued her treatment and she seemed to be getting better. Perking up a bit, probably energy from the honey. Waited a few more days as suggested so she doesn't get too stressed before I took her out again to continue giving...

Thank you! Hopefully, if things go according to schedule, today will be the day my vinegaroon comes in! Also, I'm getting mixed signals about the substrate. I know the little guy will wanna burrow and people are saying cocofiber is good if it's patted down/bad because it's too loose, or that it...

I just take apart a break into a large bowl and then spritz it with water from a spray bottle rather than soaking it in a body of water. I dunno, makes me feel like I have more control over how moist I want it to be.

Hi! I too am new and have been searching for these assassin bugs! Small world! But yeah, I too am waiting for a response from one seller. Hopefully, we both get to adopt these amazing animals!