Solifuge help

[hecklad]

So a sort of nearby store has this guy for sale and they have had it for about 2 months now I think and for $50, he's 3.5 inches long. I'm hoping to get a species and age estimate for this guy; I really would like to buy it but I also don't want to have it die after only having it for a month or two. On the plus side it seems really calm, which is usually a good thing but could also mean it's nearing the end of its life, any input is greatly appreciated

 

[mantisfan101]

Paragaleodes sp. For solifuges in general, don’t overfeed them. Mine are paragaleodes pallidus and are similar to this, and they haven’t eaten at all since I got them in September and they’re still alive, but I believe that they are in some sort of dormant state. @wizentrop will be able to help you out the most.

 

[hecklad]

Paragaleodes sp. For solifuges in general, don’t overfeed them. Mine are paragaleodes pallidus and are similar to this, and they haven’t eaten at all since I got them in September and they’re still alive, but I believe that they are in some sort of dormant state. @wizentrop will be able to help you out the most.

Ok so it is a paragaleodes. What do you think as far as size go and possible remaining lifespan WITH proper care (not overfeeding and moderate temps/etc)?

 

[mantisfan101]

Seems like an adult, maybe a female, and no clue whatsoever about lifespan. There was a thread a couple days ago about paragaleodes-
https://arachnoboards.com/threads/solifugid-help.327534/