Amblypygi Temperature Tolerance?

[aracan]

I've kept a large array of tarantula, scorpion, and centipede species, etc, but never Amblypygi so I'm wanting to expand that array and dive into something new.

I'm considering (All 1/4" currently):
Paraphrynus cubensis
Phrynus barbadensis (Columbia)
Phrynus goesii
Phrynus marginemaculatus "red leg"

Before I start keeping these, I'm just looking to know how fragile they are when it comes to low temperatures?

In the winter time, my room may get as low as 16 Celsius (60 F) during the night, this however does not extend into the day (19-23 C (66-73 F) daytime temps). My other inverts have never had any issues over the years under these temperatures. Being unfamiliar with these, I'm wondering if they are as resilient to low temperatures? It is possible for me to create an atmosphere with controlled and elevated temperatures as I do with my scorpions if that is necessary, (something in the range of 75-80+ F ambient temperature would be possible through supplemental heating).

Appreciate any info!

 

[wizentrop]

Hey there, fellow Canadian.16C is a bit cold for young Amblypygi. I would say 18C should be the lowest, and even that should not be for long periods of time. On the high end 36C seems to be the max, but again not for extended periods of time. Air humidity seems to be more crucial for Amblypygi, so never let them dry out completely, this is especially important during the winter with our indoor heating that dries out the air!

 

[that1ocelot]

I've kept a large array of tarantula, scorpion, and centipede species, etc, but never Amblypygi so I'm wanting to expand that array and dive into something new.

I'm considering (All 1/4" currently):
Paraphrynus cubensis
Phrynus barbadensis (Columbia)
Phrynus goesii
Phrynus marginemaculatus "red leg"

Before I start keeping these, I'm just looking to know how fragile they are when it comes to low temperatures?

In the winter time, my room may get as low as 16 Celsius (60 F) during the night, this however does not extend into the day (19-23 C (66-73 F) daytime temps). My other inverts have never had any issues over the years under these temperatures. Being unfamiliar with these, I'm wondering if they are as resilient to low temperatures? It is possible for me to create an atmosphere with controlled and elevated temperatures as I do with my scorpions if that is necessary, (something in the range of 75-80+ F ambient temperature would be possible through supplemental heating).

Appreciate any info!

If you're in the GTA, I hear there's another Amblypygi vendor around that might have some cool species

Maybe in the classified sections perhaps.
I'll add on to what Gil said by saying something he has said to me - Amblypygi are also not a huge fan of temperament variety. I don't think any of the species you mentioned fit the bill, but it's often that these animals dwell in microclimates without much variability (think caves). It would definitely be in the best interest of the animals for a consistent temperature.

Of the species you mentioned, P. Marginemaculatus is likely the most okay with low temperatures, assuming it's the Florida locality. I'm not sure they are though, it might be something to ask Tarcan if you choose to go with them.

 

[aracan]

Thanks for the info! I think I will try out one of the species and see how it goes but I'll keep it's enclosure in the same insulated and heated ExoTerra that I keep my Tityus stigmurus enclosure in. It remains at 26 C minus a couple degrees at night, it also stays fairly humid inside there.

that1ocelot, post: 3324762, member: 162476"]
If you're in the GTA, I hear there's another Amblypygi vendor around that might have some cool species

What is the vendors name? I'm in BC actually.

 

[wizentrop]

What is the vendors name? I'm in BC actually.

It me. I breed and supply many of the Amblypygi species you see being offered in Canada (including two of the ones you mentioned)

 

[Albireo Wulfbooper]

Hey there, fellow Canadian.16C is a bit cold for young Amblypygi. I would say 18C should be the lowest, and even that should not be for long periods of time. On the high end 36C seems to be the max, but again not for extended periods of time. Air humidity seems to be more crucial for Amblypygi, so never let them dry out completely, this is especially important during the winter with our indoor heating that dries out the air!

Indeed, I lived for several years with my amblypygi in an apartment that varied from 18°C to 35°C during my time there, so I can attest to Gil’s stated range being safe . The animals were all just fine and showed no discernible behavioural changes within this range as long as the moisture levels were kept up in the substrate and the ventilation highly restricted to minimize evaporation in that winter desert.