Acanthophrynus

[CHLee]

Acanthophrynus coronatus, Guerrero

 

[Pedipalpable]

That is one beautifully colored amblypygid! Again, I'd love one of those when I get into keeping Amblypygi. Though something tells me they are probably very hard to find.

 

[that1ocelot]

That is one beautifully colored amblypygid! Again, I'd love one of those when I get into keeping Amblypygi. Though something tells me they are probably very hard to find.

They're readily available in Canada, but expensive.

 

[CrazyOrnithoctonineGuy]

I really, really, really need one of those. Hell, any amblypygid would do.

 

[Pedipalpable]

They're readily available in Canada, but expensive.

Are they being captive bred? Or are they all wild caught specimens? I prefer not to buy wild caught.

 

[that1ocelot]

Are they being captive bred? Or are they all wild caught specimens? I prefer not to buy wild caught.

Almost none of the Amblypygi in Canada are WC unless you buy from a pet store or 3rd party sellers. Even in that case some are CB.

 

[wizentrop]

Are they being captive bred? Or are they all wild caught specimens? I prefer not to buy wild caught.

All captive bred and readily available.

 

[Pedipalpable]

Almost none of the Amblypygi in Canada are WC unless you buy from a pet store or 3rd party sellers. Even in that case some are CB.

All captive bred and readily available.

Good to know. It bothers me that some inverts available in the hobby are still wild caught despite the fact that they can be bred readily in captivity by those with the right knowledge and experience. I consider it unethical to take animals from the wild when they can be bred in captivity instead. This and the possibility of parasites and generally poor health in wild caught specimens are the reasons I will not buy anything that was wild caught.

 

[CHLee]

 

[Pedipalpable]

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Awwwww!! The little amblings (that’s what I’m calling baby amblypygids) are so adorable with their tiny little legs! Congratulations on successfully breeding this female!
Have you observed her interacting with her offspring at all? I read that amblypygid mothers are said to exhibit some degree of social interaction with their offspring.