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...probably use the same enclosure if it's correctly sized, thoroughly cleaned, all new substrate/ hides. Just introducing a new balf in a already "established" communal enclosure is sure to end badly, likely immediately. either way, like stated above, it's kind of an unnecessary risk. Just my .02

DON’T DO COMMUNAL UNLESS YOU WANT THEM TO EAT EACH OTHER

IS IT SAFE TO PUT A SUBADULT BALFOURI INTO A COMMUNAL THAT HAS 3 ADULT M. BALFOURI?

...get a ring side seat as to how capable pholcids are when it comes to combat with other species. Let the population evolve the pholcids are communal sharing guy lines of neighboring webs and mature males will often attract females to share their webs. The general competition scenario is...

I get the labels at https://exoticpetdecor.com/ So after I filmed the video I did put them together in her hide. At first it seems fine, but when I checked on them later. He was very determined to be in the same hide as her on the right and she really did not like that. She was trying hard...

I've had no issues keeping P. Imperator communally under a single large hide (having seperate hides supposedly can result in territory building). As others have said there is always a risk of cannibalism, but from what I've seen its the same level of risk as an M. balfouri communal (minimal)...

It's better if you don't. Also I second that they are not fully adult yet.

Any advice if I can keep them together as a communal? The big one is the female and the small one is the male. After she was pushing him out of her hide and his determination to be in her hide. I removed him, and then shortly after she was out looking around.

...a drain layer of clay balls Temperature and humidity: about 80% Could you share any tips on creating a suitable environment and encouraging breeding behavior in emperor scorpions? Or at least be able to keep a good communal setup. Here is a video I made of them in the neutral enclosure meeting.

i like that you brought a whole different opinion. I also agree with this choice. not all ow’s are as defensive. And bite reports are very low. To be honnest, if you get bitten by this species, you probably did everything wrong. Or it was sheer badluck. Atleast its not h mac or obt bite.

...always eats unless in premolt, so sticking to a feeding schedule is fairly straight forward. It has a fairly wide temp range tolerance. Its communal, which means you can get many without the added enclosure expenses. Also, because its communal, if a feeder manages to hide in the web castle...

I like watching my dirt enclosure as much as the next guy! And I took 2 pictures because 2 of them are always out and 1 is a shy guy that hides immediately.

...had just one fossorial, it would be easy to get a peak, monitor feedings etc. More means you will not always know, and that’s part of the communal. I am sure you’ll get the hang of it and get a sense of whats going on with time. Its more work and maintenance. take pictures when you do such...

The mystery has been solved, I dug them out and uncovered 2. Then poof suddenly another one appeared from the piece of dirt I was holding. He is just shy. I found 1 moult and they all look fat and healthy. They are sharing food or bringing it to the nest I would assume. People usually told me...

It's hard to know if it's that one that moulted. I can only see 2 balfs from underneath and it doesn't seem like the nest goes deeper. :C I guess I just have to wait until they grow out the enclosure. I don't see a dead body anywhere or trash from other food. It's stressing me out. I could buy...

...more likely if any get eaten they were not gonna survive anyway. Would love to see it in the wild, but these are the only ones I’d do communal of. That paper posted earlier is really neat. I’ll read it more later, but It looks pre publication. Would love to see it peer reviewed with a...

...try things and contribute their personal experiences, the more we can learn. We all need to think and explore. I am hopeful for your mini communal. You started it pretty much the best way you could. Waiting and watching will be the perfect learning experience. If you have a “new looking...

Also I read this whole document u posted. It only says that a runt may perish by being outcompeted. But they didn't eat him, they retrieved the body which is very helpful to answer my question. Thank you

I am they are from a communal and they came in one small container. They didn't do any aggressive movements towards each other. At least the 2 that are out. You know what? One of them got out recently in very bright colours almost like after moult. Maybe it was him. Maybe I am constantly...

yemen is not a great place to be wandering anytime soon. Probably why this has not been researched more. i definitely agree, it should be explored. It probably isnt, because of the current situation. With this species popularity, we’d already have people outdoor, if it was that easy. its a...