They used to be common here in the US as well, but a few years ago there was a ban put on the importation of them. Something to do with a mite that they regularly carry that is not native to our country, and was causing problems on cotton farms? Now the only available ones are captive bred- unfortunately, they mature slow and there are very few breeders in the US at this time.
aaarrghhhh!!!!!! does anyone know where i can fin this for sale??????
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Yes, I realize that. I just mentioned it here because someone asked and thought I would be helpful.
Man, watching those mites go to work is the best bit! Does anyone know what the actual symbiosis is? Ive always presumed its fungas/cleaning based...
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I consider it commensal, or at least, my AGBs have been mite free for about 9 months now, and there has been no ill affect. I intensively de-mited my female repeatedly until every last one was gone, and that was before the babies showed up, out and she has lived the longest out of the many ABGs I have had over the years (when they were much more common). Could be coincidence of course, but she still is healthy without those mites.
I would too be interested to hear more about the mites, not only the interactions between the species, but also how they affect crops and such.