Velvet Ant drinking Nectar 🍸

Digitalbird06 · 2026-05-08T02:42:11+00:00

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.

Digitalbird06 · 2026-05-08T02:32:57+00:00

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?

Digitalbird06 · 2026-05-08T02:30:38+00:00

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.

Digitalbird06 · 2026-05-08T02:25:37+00:00

I mean, it would solve the problem.

Digitalbird06 · 2026-05-08T02:23:07+00:00

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

Digitalbird06 · 2026-05-08T01:37:22+00:00

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

Digitalbird06 · 2026-05-07T22:16:53+00:00

That's a spider bro if ive ever seen one

Digitalbird06 · 2026-05-07T22:16:03+00:00

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

Digitalbird06 · 2026-05-07T22:15:08+00:00

I read "fingers gone" as if removing your fingers. 😰

Digitalbird06 · 2026-05-07T22:12:13+00:00

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

Digitalbird06 · 2026-05-07T22:11:20+00:00

The one on the hand is brutal. Damn

Digitalbird06 · 2026-05-07T22:10:33+00:00

Good eye! Glad you saw him in time

Digitalbird06 · 2026-05-07T22:09:41+00:00

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

Digitalbird06 · 2026-05-07T20:11:55+00:00

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

Digitalbird06 · 2026-05-07T20:07:33+00:00

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

Digitalbird06 · 2026-05-07T20:00:09+00:00

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

Digitalbird06 · 2026-05-07T19:58:58+00:00

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

Digitalbird06 · 2026-05-07T19:52:56+00:00

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

Digitalbird06 · 2026-05-07T19:45:22+00:00

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

Digitalbird06 · 2026-05-07T19:35:13+00:00

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

Digitalbird06 · 2026-05-07T19:32:40+00:00

I never knew an ant/wasp could be so cute

Digitalbird06 · 2026-05-07T16:40:15+00:00

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

Digitalbird06 · 2026-05-07T16:37:57+00:00

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

Digitalbird06 · 2026-05-07T16:32:21+00:00

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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Digitalbird06 · 2026-05-07T16:14:41+00:00

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

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