Amblypygi - whip spiders pictures

JordanC

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I don't know if there are here for a specific.

You reminded me of a pic where they are also visible, i just noticed them now!

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Edan bandoot

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I don't know if there are here for a specific.

You reminded me of a pic where they are also visible, i just noticed them now!

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Love the colours in this picture, reminds me of a pitchcranker piece

Edit: I said the wrong artist and they weren't even close to what I meant to describe
 
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Banshee05

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the opposite is true, they need many fine hair to clean effiency and creating a barrier while sucking out their prey, the pharynx is somehow with an open end, and the hairs keep the 'liquid' inside.
 

basin79

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Someone on insta typed "Fake" in the comments for this pic. They don't think tail-less whip scorpions are real.

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Edan bandoot

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Cleaned up the Damon diadema enclosure and moved its bark around, took some photos while I was in there.

Once I get more arachnids I'm probably going to make an instagram. (I only have 12 rn)
 

lilivili

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Hello! I'm a first time caretaker of an amblypigi!

My friend here was advertised as a Damon Variegatus. I've heard they are often Damon Medius simply mis-labelled.

Can anyone confirm for me what sub species I have?

Also what's the point of the lying, are Variegatus more desirable for some reason? I only went with this seller because everyone else was out of stock.


 

Albireo Wulfbooper

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Hello! I'm a first time caretaker of an amblypigi!

My friend here was advertised as a Damon Variegatus. I've heard they are often Damon Medius simply mis-labelled.

Can anyone confirm for me what sub species I have?

Also what's the point of the lying, are Variegatus more desirable for some reason? I only went with this seller because everyone else was out of stock.


This looks like a Phrynus to me.
 

Albireo Wulfbooper

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I'm inclined to agree after comparing pix of phrynus to medius / variegatus.

Are the phrynus a smaller species?
They have a bigger body and smaller leg span. They don’t get the super long pedipalps that Damon do. However, in this case I would say that it’s just as well that you got this species instead of a Damon. Most Damon on the market are wild-caught and arrive in terrible condition. They often require a lot more care to get them back to a healthy state, if that’s even possible. This Phrynus will grow to a decent size, be easy to care for, and quite chill. You might want to make a new thread with photos of your enclosure setup so we can help you ensure you’re giving it the best care so it lives a long and healthy life.
 

lilivili

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They have a bigger body and smaller leg span. They don’t get the super long pedipalps that Damon do. However, in this case I would say that it’s just as well that you got this species instead of a Damon. Most Damon on the market are wild-caught and arrive in terrible condition. They often require a lot more care to get them back to a healthy state, if that’s even possible. This Phrynus will grow to a decent size, be easy to care for, and quite chill. You might want to make a new thread with photos of your enclosure setup so we can help you ensure you’re giving it the best care so it lives a long and healthy life.
I will, thank you!
 

Edan bandoot

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Hello! I'm a first time caretaker of an amblypigi!

My friend here was advertised as a Damon Variegatus. I've heard they are often Damon Medius simply mis-labelled.

Can anyone confirm for me what sub species I have?

Also what's the point of the lying, are Variegatus more desirable for some reason? I only went with this seller because everyone else was out of stock.


Looks like the one of the Phrynus nicaragua species
 

Kokavecz

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Offspring this year

E. bacillifer from Kenya

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D. medius from Ghana

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E. bacillifer from Madagascar

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