Tailless Whip Scorpion

[Ben Do]

I was wondering if a Talless Whip Scorpion would be suitable in a 5 gallon terrarium? I haven't seen much online regarding their care so I was contemplating getting one or not.

 

[cold blood]

Should be fine....depending on the species...some are really small, others may get a bit large.

Care isn't all too difficult.....they need things to climb on, damp substrate (and the occasional mist for drinking) and need enough space around their structure to molt...this is critical, without the proper space, molts can go bad quickly....but in a 5 gal it shouldn't be difficult to achieve this.

 

[Ben Do]

Should be fine....depending on the species...some are really small, others may get a bit large.

Care isn't all too difficult.....they need things to climb on, damp substrate (and the occasional mist for drinking) and need enough space around their structure to molt...this is critical, without the proper space, molts can go bad quickly....but in a 5 gal it shouldn't be difficult to achieve this.

I'm looking at a Damon variegatus

 

[Arthroverts]

Amblypygi then, gotcha. Anyway, Damon variegatus is like the Loch Ness Monster in the hobby this side of the sea. You are much more likely to find Damon medius/diadema available (medius=more common), both of which look very similar to variegatus and would do fine in a 5 gallon terrarium depending on the size of the whipspider and whether or not you invert the enclosure.
Their care has been hashed out numerous times in the Other Spiders and Arachnids sub-forum, so I'd suggest you do a search in there if you need any specific information.

Hope this helps,

Arthroverts

 

[Ben Do]

Amblypygi then, gotcha. Anyway, Damon variegatus is like the Loch Ness Monster in the hobby this side of the sea. You are much more likely to find Damon medius/diadema available (medius=more common), both of which look very similar to variegatus and would do fine in a 5 gallon terrarium depending on the size of the whipspider and whether or not you invert the enclosure.
Their care has been hashed out numerous times in the Other Spiders and Arachnids sub-forum, so I'd suggest you do a search in there if you need any specific information.

Hope this helps,

Arthroverts

Would a Exo Terra Nano tall (8x8x12in) be sufficient? I heard they like something more tall than wide. Its about 3.5 gallons of space. If not I'll stick with the 5 gallon tank

 

[mantisfan101]

Variegatus is near impossible to find, and the only person who I beliece has them are @Banshee05. You will most likely find Damon medius, which requires a lot of moisture to keep alive. Flooding the substrate and ensuring that it never dried out is key. If you ever see it on or near the substrate, you need to add more moisture. I currently have mine in the same exo terro nano and she did molt once and I could use it for a couple more molts but it is still somewhat small for her. I think maybe a large sterilite tub would be better.

 

[Ben Do]

Variegatus is near impossible to find, and the only person who I beliece has them are @Banshee05. You will most likely find Damon medius, which requires a lot of moisture to keep alive. Flooding the substrate and ensuring that it never dried out is key. If you ever see it on or near the substrate, you need to add more moisture. I currently have mine in the same exo terro nano and she did molt once and I could use it for a couple more molts but it is still somewhat small for her. I think maybe a large sterilite tub would be better.

I keep mainly desert (dry) species so I am not too familiar with "flooding" the substrate. I'm worried about mold or other fungus build-up. How do you prevent this from occurring?

 

[mantisfan101]

I just make sure that there’s no food particles in there. You can also try heavily misting daily.

 

[Ben Do]

Variegatus is near impossible to find, and the only person who I beliece has them are @Banshee05. You will most likely find Damon medius, which requires a lot of moisture to keep alive. Flooding the substrate and ensuring that it never dried out is key. If you ever see it on or near the substrate, you need to add more moisture. I currently have mine in the same exo terro nano and she did molt once and I could use it for a couple more molts but it is still somewhat small for her. I think maybe a large sterilite tub would be better.

I like glass terrariums, they're more presentable. I'm thinking of getting an Exo terra mini wide (12"x12"x12") It's about 7.5 gal of space. Do you think I could possibly get two of them or will it be more suited for just one?

 

[Hardus nameous]

I keep mainly desert (dry) species so I am not too familiar with "flooding" the substrate. I'm worried about mold or other fungus build-up. How do you prevent this from occurring?

Springtails eat mold and fungus; they die in dry environments but love the damp and wet substrates of most amblypygi.

 

[Arthroverts]

@aphono has a wide variety of experience with these sorts of enclosures, so he might be able to lend some advice.

You could probably fit a few juveniles/adults in there, but solitary housing might be recommended until they reach a suitable size as both diadema and medius go through a cannibalistic stage early in their development (I am not exactly sure when though).

Thanks,

Arthroverts

 

[mantisfan101]

I know people who keep various damon sp. together. The only species that I would be comfortable putting together would be phrynus marginemaculatus, paraphrynus carolynae, or charinus sp. As ways, these are predators and the risk of cannibalism, fighting(especially among males), and mismolts due to rowdy tankmates is always there. I would personally separate if I were you; my main concern is that in a smaller space, if one were to molt, the other could potentially knock it down. In a larger enclosure like a 29 gallon+, I would feel a bit more secure in group housing.

 

[woodie]

Also have seen some use pure long fiber shagnum if using a flooding application. Has natural anti microbial properties.

 

[pannaking22]

The tall Exo Terra Nano should be enough space, but the mini wide would be fine too. Keep them separate. Cork bark or cork board will be fine for them to climb on and they resist mold fairly well. Keep moist and you can throw in springtails as a cleanup crew. Are you getting an adult or juvenile?