Regalis communal Update.

[Talkenlate04]

There are now 11 of the original 20 left. No one was eaten inside the tank!
Males matured and died of natural causes in the setup and two of the males males I let go to people I knew for a chance to breed. Oddly enough I still think there are a few younger males in the setup that have not matured almost a year later. I was not so lucky on the ratios this go round but I am tempted to add 10 or so slings to the setup to see what happens.
In the video they are in a small 1 gallon container so I could clean out the main setup.
Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tg7SZB_fRE

 

[VESPidA]

wow... that's pretty amazing to see all those regali in there just hanging out:drool: will you post another pic/vid when they're back in the clean enclosure, pretty please:worship:

 

[Talkenlate04]

Ya I might do that. The setup has been going since fall of 08.

 

[un33dit]

That is pretty cool Ryan! Congrats.

-Gary

 

[Talkenlate04]

I was going to sell them all but I can't find anyone local to take a colony lol.

That is pretty cool Ryan! Congrats.

-Gary

Thanks!

 

[Teal]

Wow... that is awesome!

I can't wait to see them in their regular enclosure!

ETA: How much would something like that go for Ryan?

 

[Talkenlate04]

Heck I don't know. lol.

They are very calm for the most part though. I had no trouble taking them out one at a time and putting them into the 1 gallon container while I cleaned. I did not have to put the lid on ether. They just walked right in and sat there. Ill finish it up tonight and put them back in.

 

[Teal]

lol if I ever thought I could afford it, I would take them!

 

[Big Red TJ]

Thats pretty sweet

 

[Selket]

That is a lot of pokies in one spot! I look forward to seeing their regular enclosure.

On a side note, I would advise against putting slings in there with the juvies/adults. I would think that the bigger ones would eat the slings.

Just my two cents, but that was an awesome video.

 

[Talkenlate04]

That is a lot of pokies in one spot! I look forward to seeing their regular enclosure.

On a side note, I would advise against putting slings in there with the juvies/adults. I would think that the bigger ones would eat the slings.

Just my two cents, but that was an awesome video.

And I disagree. I bet nothing happens at all. At one point the smallest one in this setup was 2" and the biggest was 5"+. No one died.

 

[starscreamzx3]

do you think that maybe being in a communal setup is why they are a little calmer? Just a thought.

 

[that70sshow]

very cool man. looking foward to a full enclosure vid

 

[Talkenlate04]

do you think that maybe being in a communal setup is why they are a little calmer? Just a thought.

Oh that is definitely a factor.

 

[starscreamzx3]

lol the video finally loaded for me, i have a very slow internet connection. That is amazing!! simply amazing.

 

[Selket]

And I disagree. I bet nothing happens at all. At one point the smallest one in this setup was 2" and the biggest was 5"+. No one died.

Well that is good to hear. All the other communal setups I have seen/owned, (at least with scorpions) the bigger ones eat the little ones.

But that is awesome that you haven't had any casualties, and that they are calm.

Can't wait to see pictures or video of the regular enclosure!!

 

[Talkenlate04]

Back in their clean setup.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sYMzQpKozo

 

[james.m]

Awesome communial setup. Thanks for the vids.

 

[Teal]

So cool! I am going to have to try this one day..

 

[Fasciatum]

Really awesome! I had no idea P.Regalis was able to get along so well! I really hope to see a feeding video!