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  1. John2097

    Review by 'Trace' on item 'John2097'

    We traded Brachypelma for Chilobrachys. The package was well prepared, the spiders were accurately represented, the communication was excellent. Wouldn’t hesitate to purchase in the future.
  2. Hardin Herpetologica

    Hardin Herpetologica

    This is a dealer review so that I may post in the classifieds section. I primarily work with reptiles but have a few arachnids. I am a former insect keeper at the Omaha zoo and now work as an entomologist.
  3. Trace

    What species of Theraphosa is this?

    Sold to me as a blondi, maybe a stirmi? What do you guys think?
  4. Theraphosa blondi or stirmi?

    Theraphosa blondi or stirmi?

    Sold to me as a blondi, maybe a stirmi? What do you guys think?
  5. Trace

    Genus Theraphosa

    Sold to me as a blondi, maybe a stirmi? What do you guys think?
  6. Trace

    Tarantula importation, endangered species, etc

    The presentation has nothing to do with reintroductions of tarantulas but instead rearing them in mass to help stave off the wild importation of tarantulas. Think of the number of adult female Grammostola that are being imported every year. I was really hoping for jaw-dropping numbers of how...
  7. Trace

    Tarantula importation, endangered species, etc

    I am doing a presentation at the upcoming Invertebrates in Education, Conservation, and Captivity conference on the benefits of captive rearing tarantulas in mass. Can anyone help me out with finding a few statistics and pictures? I want to start the presentation with amounts of tarantulas...
  8. Trace

    Black lighting

    Thanks for all the help guys. I should have my MV unit up and running in a few more days. I bought a 175watt MV bulb at Home Depot. I had to order a Mogul to Medium base converter so I can plug my bulb into a normal light socket. I'll use a camera tripod to hold up my ceramic light socket...
  9. Trace

    Black lighting

    Thanks for the help beetleexperience! My friend and I are planning a trip across the country this summer to set up black light sheets, hopefully we'll end up in Southern AZ to get some good stuff. Where are you located? Iim really leaning towards using a Mercury Vapor bulb the more I read but...
  10. Trace

    Black lighting

    Does anyone here have a lot of experience black lighting for insects? I am planning on getting a set-up for this summer. Have you guys ever used power inverters instead of generators? What kind of lights do you think works best? I really appreciate any help you can offer. Thanks.
  11. Trace

    Vinegaroon with eggs

    Our vinegaroon, Mastigoproctus giganteus, was found to have an egg sac this morning. Any advice besides don't disturb her? Has anyone successfully had eggs hatch?
  12. Trace

    Henery Doorly Zoo Omaha, Nebaraska

    Close but this is a species in the Eumegalodon Genus. "Dragon Head Katydid" Beetles PaCHnoda marginata "Sun Beetle" Smaragdesthes africana mating pair
  13. Trace

    ID On This

    It's a Hemiptera or true bug. Still a nymph, so it has a little growing to do. I would think in the family Reduviidae, so it's most likely predatory.
  14. Trace

    Exotic Beetle Larvae Die-Off

    I'm way ahead of you Matt, I sent him an email before I posted here! Thanks for your thoughts everyone. I think what happened was the new containers had lids that fit a lot tighter than I realized. I've never had such air tight containers so I've never put air holes in them. Since these...
  15. Trace

    Exotic Beetle Larvae Die-Off

    I work at a zoo where we have a large amount of exotic beetles. Recently, I did a larvae harvest with my C. atlas beetles and got about 75 L1s. I did something different and put them into individual 32oz deli cups (the tall ones) with a good mixture of leaves (40%), wood (20%), compost (20%)...
  16. Trace

    A couple jobs open at Omaha Zoo

    You guys may be interested in a few job openings at the Omaha zoo. Part time Butterfly and Insect Keeper and Full time Amphibian Conservation Keeper. Go to Omahazoo.com for details or email me for questions. Tracehardin@yahoo.com
  17. Trace

    Butterfly and Insect Pavilion part-time position open

    Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo is hiring a butterfly and insect part time position. If interested please see https://www.adpselect.com/apps/servlet/com.avert.servlets.ola?cst=1274637 or email me for specific questions. TraceHardin@yahoo.com
  18. Trace

    Frog Legged Beetles

    I've found limited information about these guys, it looks like they might be gall formers and sweet potatoe might be used as a substitute host plant. Thanks for the info guys. Peter, how have you been? I sent you an email did you ever recieve it? Are you still mad at me because I...
  19. Trace

    Frog Legged Beetles

    I am acquiring some Asian Frog legged beetles (Sagra buqueti) for an exhibit at the Omaha Zoo. Does anyone have any information on these guys or point me in the direction of someone that does? I am familiar with breeding many species of beetles but can't find too much info on the Genus Sagra...
  20. Trace

    Osteology is Awesomology

    I have a million beetles, ever since I took over the project I had about that many. The colony has been going strong for years.
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