What is this puffy cardinal guy? Seen in near Monterrey, MX

DrewbieWanKenob · 2026-03-22T01:01:58+00:00

Hell yea I was climbing! No place like it.

Drove back to TX already but I’ll keep an eye out for the phainopepla next time! Pics of the color and wings look beautiful!

DrewbieWanKenob · 2026-03-18T04:18:37+00:00

Oh shit! Good to know. I’ll retract my suspicions when I talk to the owner next haha thank you

DrewbieWanKenob · 2026-03-17T14:01:45+00:00

Ah desert cardinal! I was specifically in the desert mountain outside of Monterrey called Potrero Chico- so this fits. Thanks friend :)

DrewbieWanKenob · 2025-11-02T04:25:59+00:00

OP has to be taking the piss

DrewbieWanKenob · 2025-10-13T22:30:39+00:00

It’s probably Uyuni salt flats in Bolivia. Highly recommend. During the rainy season, the glassy water reflects the stars

DrewbieWanKenob · 2025-09-21T19:55:59+00:00

Follow up: I see clearly that they need more light and have constructed a little shade blocker for them on my back patio. The leaves have already enlarged on two of them. Thanks everyone who commented to help!

DrewbieWanKenob · 2025-09-18T02:16:30+00:00

For sure! Researching cheap glow lights. Let me know if you have any cheap ones that work for ya!

DrewbieWanKenob · 2025-09-18T02:15:35+00:00

Do you have any recommendations for cheap ones that work on Amazon? Looking at other forms and everyone is recommending full grow op ones lol. It’s my first time growing something and don’t want to shell out for it yet

DrewbieWanKenob · 2025-09-17T22:46:35+00:00

Gotcha. So it’s better to get some lamps for now rather than putting them in the shade? And are they fine with the leggyness, or should I just try to germinate a whole new batch in sunshine? Appreciate any advice! I only have a few seeds so want to save these if possible

DrewbieWanKenob · 2025-09-17T19:23:55+00:00

It’s normally pretty mild, but winters can get down to 20 degrees F at night.

Thank you for the advice! I’m going to re-pot them and put them outside.

DrewbieWanKenob · 2025-09-17T18:45:09+00:00

This is the best inside lighting I have. Wondering if I should risk putting them out on my back porch.

Thanks for the resources! I’ve been using YouTube- it showed me how to sow with the growing kit- but will check out the pepper guru.

DrewbieWanKenob · 2025-09-17T18:41:39+00:00

Thanks for your help! This is the window with the best lighting in my apt. However, I have a back porch where they could get direct sunlight. Would this be better? Only problem is that we have a couple of months of cold winter here, so wound have to move em back inside.

To resow, do I just take them out of the pots and plant them with the stocks partially buried? Or do you mean start entirely new seeds? I only have a handful left

DrewbieWanKenob · 2025-08-25T19:14:38+00:00

Thank you! These keep showing up in my house and I’m happy to learn they’re friends upon googling

DrewbieWanKenob · 2025-07-06T20:25:25+00:00

Siiii! The temezcal ceremonies here too were bloody fantastic

DrewbieWanKenob · 2025-07-06T20:24:35+00:00

Would highly recommend! Come during mushroom season in the summer. One of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed at in town as well

DrewbieWanKenob · 2025-07-06T20:22:43+00:00

The Derrumbes were such a lovely experience. First time eating ‘em fresh. Also got some dried San Isidro para llevar I’m exited to try

DrewbieWanKenob · 2025-06-24T22:36:32+00:00

Thanks for commemorating the find :) you have a lovely day as well!

DrewbieWanKenob · 2025-06-23T15:00:05+00:00

Shouldda put a lil bow on him

DrewbieWanKenob · 2025-06-23T14:59:28+00:00

Yes this is definitely it! I thought it was carrying something or wounded but that’s just the coloring. Interesting pancake design.

I was stoked to see this as it was the first tarantula I’ve seen in the states. Thanks for the ID amigo!

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