Communal H.gigas

[Phil Hall]

I have 5 H.gigas slings that have been communal for about 3 months, since birth really. They share a deli pot and are very happy- it seems.
I have been told that this species can co-habit quite happily and will try to keep them together permamently. I have read that even as adults they can live in harmony, even grooming each other on occasion. I have taken a few pics but I would love to hear your opinion or experiences in keeping this species in similar conditions , any drawbacks or failures etc.
I have noticed that during pre-moult they do not get bothered by their siblings, also 2 specimens are already larger than the others.

Cheers

Phil

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[skooma_addict]

What size are the slings appr. I've never heard of this with H.gigas but a couple people here tried it with P.murinus with some success apparently even into sub-adulthood. I would love to try this one day myself so keep posting and good luck.

 

[Phil Hall]

What size are the slings appr. I've never heard of this with H.gigas but a couple people here tried it with P.murinus with some success apparently even into sub-adulthood. I would love to try this one day myself so keep posting and good luck.

The largest is about 2.5 cm, I will kepp posting on their progress.
If there is any sign of cannabalism I will immediately separate the sligs.

Thanks

Phil