velvet worms - onchyphorans

[thedreadedone]

ive just found an ad from a UK bug dealer, advertising african velvet slugs.
im pretty sure she means velvet worms (velvet slugs are aquatic, and she doesnt do aquatics)
what do you reckon?
i had a few velvet worms several years ago, but i went to africa and left them in the care of another bug person, and they all died
has anyone here any experience with them, and any tips?

 

[Steven]

sorry to bring up an old tread,... but same question here:
anyone has any tips ?,... as i might be getting some NZ species in a couple of weeks

low temperature (20°C),... very moist and no light,... plenty of leaf-litter and pieces of bark and stones as hidingplaces,... anything else to watch out for ?

 

[El Johano]

anything else to watch out for ?

Yes, the "slime-flinging"

I've always wanted a few of the tropical species, the really large ones that tolerate higher temperatures. Never seen them offered though.

 

[Steven]

Yes, the "slime-flinging"

yeah i was aware of that
i'm not planned on getting slimed on

 

[thedreadedone]

just dont let them dry out - i think thats what happened to mine when i went away and left them with someone to look after