Solifugid Information

[Geography Guy]

What are some important factors to consider about Solifugid other then they're life span? I know I should have a tall cage that is wide because Solifugids tend to rome a lot according to a Solifugid website.

 

[Bayushi]

just do a set up like you would for any terrestrial T or scorp.

 

[Scorpiove]

What are some important factors to consider about Solifugid other then they're life span? I know I should have a tall cage that is wide because Solifugids tend to rome a lot according to a Solifugid website.

Why would it need to be tall? Like the previous poster said, keep it like a terrestrial T, or just like a scorpion. Floor space is way more important than height. Infact the shorter the better.

 

[Geography Guy]

Why would it need to be tall? Like the previous poster said, keep it like a terrestrial T, or just like a scorpion. Floor space is way more important than height. Infact the shorter the better.

I know I don't need one I just prefer even if its an burrowing or Terrestrial animal that if its aggressive to have a tall cage. I was told that these things are very aggressive and wild animals and that last thing I want is a Solifugid on the loose.

 

[dirtborder4life]

Solfugid's

As long as the enclosure is slightly taller that the solfugid is long,you dont have to worry about escapes-they cant climb glass

 

[Stylopidae]

I know I don't need one I just prefer even if its an burrowing or Terrestrial animal that if its aggressive to have a tall cage. I was told that these things are very aggressive and wild animals and that last thing I want is a Solifugid on the loose.

Why do I get the sinking feeling you were given the wrong information?

It's the last line that gives me that impression.

 

[Mister Internet]

This is actually one of your more reasonable requests for advice, and I hope people accomodate you... one cannot fault people for wearying at repeated requests for advice that are promptly ignored.

They can be kept basically like any terrestrial T or scorp, as has been said before... you will be lucky if you get a year and a half's enjoyment out of most adult specimens, but htye are fun to watch. Bit of a one-trick pony, but fun to watch nonetheless.

 

[kahoy]

the guy with a signature "sorry of my fantashtic english"(not sure) knows more on solfugid.

he post a thread that says that his friend have a solfugid that last nearly a year. not sure about that.:wall:

 

[Ryan C.]

Here is a thread on solifugids.


Thanks,
Ryan

 

[Bayushi]

Geo-

here is a description of the set up i had mine in. (not one of the bigger species... just a little one i caught in eastern washington)

I used a small KK with approx 1 inch of sand. i placed a row of rocks around the edge of the tank (they sometimes have a bad habit of running laps around the tank if their view is not obscurred) I put a small milk cap in for water and used one of those started peat planter for a hide.
the ones i had lived for 2 weeks to just over 2 months. i think they have a metabolism like a humming bird cus they will eat almost everytime you put food in with them....

Like Mr I said they don't last long as pets... but they are cool as heck to watch....

 

[Scorpiove]

As long as the enclosure is slightly taller that the solfugid is long,you dont have to worry about escapes-they cant climb glass

All of the solifugids I have caught were able to climb glass or plastic. The number one leg on the left and right side has a special pad for climbing smooth surfaces. But the thing is its only on their first leg which is why I would reccomend a short tank. Once they go up they have nowhere to go and they can't climb down, they usually always fall. Usually without hurting themselves because they are so light. But why take the chance .

I have had several that have made it onto my hand while I was trying to keep them from escaping. I have never ever been attacked by these guys. However I'm sure if you put your finger in front of them they will bite it. I have tested this with a pencil and they did infact bite it. but if they make it onto your hand you have a very low chance of getting bit.

 

[Randolph XX()]

http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showthread.php?t=59006
they live longer than that, just need to feed them less, cuz they are not DOGS or Cats, also need aditional seasonal change like their OG habitat