Looking into getting amblypygid - need advice and information

[STEELDRAGON]

To start this off, I've been keeping inverts for almost a year now(Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches w/ some isopods, particularly) and have been looking into getting another. I put a lot of effort into researching animals I'm interested in, and from my current experience and knowledge I've gotten from owning and other people, I feel that some species of amblypygid would be nice to own. However... I'm struggling to find some information on these guys.

I have a document template that I'd like to have filled out w/ as much info as I can before I look into buying, and I don't intend to buy for maybe a few months: here's what that document entails.



I'm sure you can tell I take it very seriously(maybe too seriously, but I'd rather be safe than sorry). My main concerns are what's in the first section as well as what foods to avoid and how to feed them properly. If anyone has any tips, recommendations, critiques, or mistakes that I could learn from without making them myself, that'd be great too. I'm of course still scouring the web for information sources so I hope I don't sound like I'm asking everyone to just give every answer to every question to me. I'm not used to forum websites so sorry if this is in poor etiquette by any chance! Thanks for the help.

 

[kingshockey]

use the search function theres a few old threads on keeping them. you should be able to get some of your answers i think i know a few members keep them so hopefully they respond soon

 

[fcat]

You should fill in what research you've already done, then ask to be fact checked. I see a list but no research?

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

amblypygid are there multiple species if so which one are you getting? Just search everywhere for info and that specific one. Maybe the info you find it on here to make sure it’s not outdated info . I don’t know anything about these things besides some are tree dwelling.

 

[Brewser]

" Whip it, Whip it good "

 

[STEELDRAGON]

amblypygid are there multiple species if so which one are you getting? Just search everywhere for info and that specific one. Maybe the info you find it on here to make sure it’s not outdated info . I don’t know anything about these things besides some are tree dwelling.

Phrynus maesi I'm pretty sure.

 

[STEELDRAGON]

You should fill in what research you've already done, then ask to be fact checked. I see a list but no research?

i managed to fill in some of it after some research and reaching out to other people. got these so far, but still cant find solid info on humidity/temp, tank size/proportions, and substrate stuff

 

[Scourge]

Make sure it has enough space to hang from when it moults - this can be either from a vertical surface (like a background) or an incline surface (like a sloped bark piece).
Most species like high humidity, so it's a good idea to add springtails to the tank.