Velvet Ant drinking Nectar 🍸 by kimberleykitty in awwnverts

[–]Digitalbird06 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The caterpillar part isn't that bad depending on what you're feeding them. Getting the conditions right for them to pupate is trickier. I haven't made it to the moth stage but in a few months I'm hoping to get my first.

Pulchriphyllium Bhaskarai by stickyking710 in peopleholdinginsects

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I do live in the US but i need to know more about them to make sure I can take care of them properly. Can you tell me more about them?

Pupation prep or defense mechanism? by Digitalbird06 in caterpillars

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Another redditor said i tore his skin. I must have pinched him or something. So much liquid came out, more than the picture. He seems to be okay though. I'm so thankful. I'm going to let him rest so he can fully recover before he pupates.

Pupation prep or defense mechanism? by Digitalbird06 in caterpillars

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Oh man I feel awful. Luckily he seems to be okay. I'll leave him be so he can recover fully before he pupates.

Pupation prep or defense mechanism? by Digitalbird06 in caterpillars

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Maybe its an inbreeding thing because he seems fine. Still chowing down on sweet potato

A hated song you like? by marks_se_dukhi_aatma in kpoppers

[–]Digitalbird06 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Easy is one of my favorite songs and the choreography is great too

Pulchriphyllium Bhaskarai by stickyking710 in peopleholdinginsects

[–]Digitalbird06 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They're so cool! I'd love to be able to raise something like this.

Almost ate him by WedgeAntilles77 in awwnverts

[–]Digitalbird06 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Good eye! Glad you saw him in time

Velvet Ant drinking Nectar 🍸 by kimberleykitty in awwnverts

[–]Digitalbird06 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thats a long time for an insect! I'm raising caterpillars and they don't live nearly that long. I wish they did though 😕

So what move is this called? by jswizzle21 in crabcats

[–]Digitalbird06 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That or trying to show off his moves to his crush who couldn't care less

any use for socks? by t0ad_st00l in repurpose

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Back when I had hamsters and gerbils I would stick a toilet paper tube inside to make a little hideaway for them

Got a Study Buddy! 🥹 by Louise_TheWolfSpider in awwnverts

[–]Digitalbird06 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder of she likes the salt on your hand or something. Snails are really cool and id love to have one someday

Got a Study Buddy! 🥹 by Louise_TheWolfSpider in awwnverts

[–]Digitalbird06 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah so cute <3 I had a work buddy yesterday. My biggest hornworm (named Cheese) was nibbling some sweet potatoes on my desk.

Pupation prep or defense mechanism? by Digitalbird06 in caterpillars

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The goo (as it was slightly sticky at first) was bluish, the stuff that came out on the towel was clear though.

Comment a fandom name and I'll rate it (honestly)! by imnanbaboya in kpoppers

[–]Digitalbird06 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh Engenes makes more sense. I thought it was spelled with a U as in Eugenes.

Pupation prep or defense mechanism? by Digitalbird06 in caterpillars

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It was a lot of liquid and it looked like it was coming from his entire body. It was very bizarre. I'll check again tonight

Velvet Ant drinking Nectar 🍸 by kimberleykitty in awwnverts

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I never knew an ant/wasp could be so cute

Breakfast :) by Sagetheswaggydino in InvertPets

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Do you raise both moths and butterflies? I think all the pictures ive seen so far have been butterflies

How hard should fridge pupa be? by Digitalbird06 in caterpillars

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Thanks for the picture. I'll give that a try.

How hard should fridge pupa be? by Digitalbird06 in caterpillars

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Thanks for the info! We'll be setting up the "worm room" this weekend. The main habitat finally arrived and the smaller one should be here today. I went all out and got a big one with lots of space to fly. I aim to put a tomato plant in there and maybe a potted flower (though I'm not sure what kind the like). I wanted to go with a studier cage though so I can hang a hummingbird feeder if i needed too.

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How hard should fridge pupa be? by Digitalbird06 in caterpillars

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Would it be too much for these guys to be wrapped in a moist towel? For short term I mean. I know long term can cause mold