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Hola,
So, I've had some developments and firsts in my collection recently and I think it's time to share a little sneak peak.
Phormingochilus sp Akcaya on eggsack. From what I can gather, this is the second time (or possibly the third) that they've been produced in the US. The picture was taken on 10/19. The eggsack was laid sometime between 10/13 when she was fed and 10/19. I covered her enclosure with a blanket and didn't touch or open it for 30 days.
This photo and the next three as well are from 11/18. While this isn't the first eggsack that's been produced in my collection (actually it's the second), this was the first eggsack I've managed to pull. Notice how dry the substrate is. How am I not only keeping a moisture dependent species in a dry enclosure on dry substrate, but she's still carrying an eggsack and not abandoning/eating it? Would it surprise you to learn that her burrow was still 80-82 degrees and ~75%+ RH after not adding water to the substrate for 5 weeks? Is she in a standard Sterilite tote (more on that a bit later)?
Much larger eggsack then I was expecting, especially considering the age/size of the female. They were just starting to become EWL when pulled.
EWL to 1i metamorphosis underway. They started two days ago and this picture is from today (12/1). They've been kept at an average of 80.33 degrees Fahrenheit and 99-100% RH. I'll update when the 1i to 2i change begins, *fingers crossed*.
Now, as to the enclosures I've alluded too above. These are second generation prototype enclosures that modify and control the temperature and humidity in a tarantula's BURROW/HIDE, not the ENCLOSURE. Think about the ramifications of that. I plan on doing a full writeup soon, but I'm unable to get the pictures I need to complete it.
As you can see, I'm trying my best not to disturb anyone
.
Thanks,
--Matt
So, I've had some developments and firsts in my collection recently and I think it's time to share a little sneak peak.
Phormingochilus sp Akcaya on eggsack. From what I can gather, this is the second time (or possibly the third) that they've been produced in the US. The picture was taken on 10/19. The eggsack was laid sometime between 10/13 when she was fed and 10/19. I covered her enclosure with a blanket and didn't touch or open it for 30 days.
This photo and the next three as well are from 11/18. While this isn't the first eggsack that's been produced in my collection (actually it's the second), this was the first eggsack I've managed to pull. Notice how dry the substrate is. How am I not only keeping a moisture dependent species in a dry enclosure on dry substrate, but she's still carrying an eggsack and not abandoning/eating it? Would it surprise you to learn that her burrow was still 80-82 degrees and ~75%+ RH after not adding water to the substrate for 5 weeks? Is she in a standard Sterilite tote (more on that a bit later)?
Much larger eggsack then I was expecting, especially considering the age/size of the female. They were just starting to become EWL when pulled.
EWL to 1i metamorphosis underway. They started two days ago and this picture is from today (12/1). They've been kept at an average of 80.33 degrees Fahrenheit and 99-100% RH. I'll update when the 1i to 2i change begins, *fingers crossed*.
Now, as to the enclosures I've alluded too above. These are second generation prototype enclosures that modify and control the temperature and humidity in a tarantula's BURROW/HIDE, not the ENCLOSURE. Think about the ramifications of that. I plan on doing a full writeup soon, but I'm unable to get the pictures I need to complete it.
As you can see, I'm trying my best not to disturb anyone
.Thanks,
--Matt
