New Arrivals

[cryptly]

I wanted something different from tarantulas, but I thought scorpions were a bit too odd looking. So, what do I end up buying? A pair of Damon variegatus. These guys are just too neat.

Here's a link to a pic of what I think is the male. Harder to tell apart than tarantulas.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v725/cryptly/5ce1dd56.jpg

 

[CedrikG]

thats a very strange looking creature .. is it an arachnid ?

 

[edesign]

yup...isn't it also known as a vinegaroon?

 

[cryptly]

Vinegaroons are different. They have a tail. These guys are the "Giant Cave Spiders" from Fear Factor.

Here's a little bit of info.
http://www.petbugs.com/caresheets/D-variegatus.html

 

[Navaros]

Nice whip scorpion.

 

[Ythier]

Here's a link to a pic of what I think is the male. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v725/cryptly/5ce1dd56.jpg

Hi,
I think also it's a male, pedipalps are very long compared to female.
Cheers,
Eric

 

[Goliath]

That is definitely a male, nice addittion.
Mike

 

[orcrist]

Vinegaroons are different. They have a tail. These guys are the "Giant Cave Spiders" from Fear Factor.

Here's a little bit of info.
http://www.petbugs.com/caresheets/D-variegatus.html

I hate that show. They also did one with emperor scorpions, and they claimed that emps were some of the most venemous scorps in the world. Same with tarantulas. The idiot host called them deadly. It was half funny, half annoying.

 

[cacoseraph]

I hate that show. They also did one with emperor scorpions, and they claimed that emps were some of the most venemous scorps in the world. Same with tarantulas. The idiot host called them deadly. It was half funny, half annoying.

they are deadly... to crickets, roaches... waxworms.... little old ladies with VERY weak hearts....

=P x 3

 

[cryptly]

I hate that show. They also did one with emperor scorpions, and they claimed that emps were some of the most venemous scorps in the world. Same with tarantulas. The idiot host called them deadly. It was half funny, half annoying.

I do too, but I find myself having to reference it when telling people about my whip scorpions. I say "Tailless Whip Scorpion" and get a blank stare. I say "Giant Cave Spiders from Fear Factor" and it's instant recognition. :wall:

I am finding myself having to watch the show, because whenever there's some kind of tarantula, scorpion or other creepy looking critter on, I get asked about said critter at work the next day.