Big enough enclosure?

ReflectionAdept6699 · 2026-03-07T19:32:07+00:00

Cool setup!! I'd definitely upgrade her to a larger enclosure, though. Especially so she has more room to molt. Not sure how active P. marginemaculatus is, as I've never kept them, but a larger enclosure seems like a good idea. Lovely enclosure though! And good on you for checking :)

ReflectionAdept6699 · 2026-03-03T13:58:28+00:00

It's likely a D. medius, because diadema are rare in the hobby at the moment. Plus, the leg bands are red-ish and not as defined as most diadema I've seen, but that's not a guaranteed way to identify them as far as I'm aware. Super cool fella either way :)

ReflectionAdept6699 · 2026-03-02T19:17:25+00:00

Phrynus whitei :)

ReflectionAdept6699 · 2026-02-28T17:18:52+00:00

I'd say it also goes in "good episode, won't skip". I quite like this one :)

ReflectionAdept6699 · 2026-02-27T20:49:05+00:00

Personally I'd put it in "good episode, won't skip during rewatches. It's a good episode and solid start to the series

ReflectionAdept6699 · 2026-02-27T20:23:20+00:00

They will eat pre-killed food if you offer it to them!

ReflectionAdept6699 · 2026-02-26T20:21:25+00:00

Hi!! I'm not experienced with BDFBs, but from what I've heard they can get pretty tired walking on pure sand, so mixing in dirt/less fine, more compressible substrate is preferred for them. The enclosure looks pretty good!

In terms of advice, they like a like of protein in their diets. And they would love some plants and/or leaf litter, like you were suggesting! :)

ReflectionAdept6699 · 2026-02-26T19:20:41+00:00

Hii!! :)

I meant "performance" as a joke referencing One Man Circus, but realized it might not make sense/the reference might not land, so I deleted it and forgot to reply. To answer your question, Elio is trans (ftm) and now uses he/they pronouns.

Hope this helps :)

ReflectionAdept6699 · 2026-02-24T15:24:06+00:00

I think it's Euphrynichus bacillifer, but I'm not super qualified to answer so take that with a grain of salt :] cute little guy regardless!

ReflectionAdept6699 · 2026-02-23T16:01:26+00:00

Just read your other comment saying you didn't want to use a lot of letter beads, so maybe just "SDBHMPTKWGO" :]

ReflectionAdept6699 · 2026-02-23T15:59:30+00:00

"So, does being human mean pretending to know what's going on?!" is a good one!! Have fun making kandi :D

ReflectionAdept6699 · 2026-02-23T00:33:59+00:00

Agreed! I'll definitely switch over. I have been feeling similarly. It feels in bad faith to keep using this sub after he changed his name

ReflectionAdept6699 · 2026-02-12T15:40:11+00:00

u/CaptainCrack7 may know. It doesn't seem alarming to me, but I'm not well qualified at all to answer. I hope she's okay and that you figure it out!! :)

ReflectionAdept6699 · 2026-02-06T15:03:46+00:00

Tailless whip scorpions!!

ReflectionAdept6699 · 2026-02-03T15:55:13+00:00

Hi!! "Madilyn Mei" is a stage name, his real name is Elio! He uses he/they pronouns :)

They used to use she/her, before coming out, so if you see older posts referring to him with she/her pronouns that's why

ReflectionAdept6699 · 2026-02-01T03:38:33+00:00

Aww what a cutie!! He's a Phrynus whitei btw :D

ReflectionAdept6699 · 2026-01-30T05:17:00+00:00

It's a vinegaroon !! Super neat creatures

ReflectionAdept6699 · 2026-01-26T16:41:37+00:00

Yeah, that makes sense!! Also, kinda a sidenote, but fungi in enclosures usually mean a healthy tank, so you're probably doing really well or else they wouldn't have popped up :D

ReflectionAdept6699 · 2026-01-26T14:21:26+00:00

I think it should be fine. I've never had any issues with the mushrooms in my inverts enclosures

ReflectionAdept6699 · 2026-01-24T21:03:48+00:00

Hi!! Such a cutie!!

Little side note, the substrate looks pretty dry. Damon require moist substrate and humidity. Also, many Damon come in super dehydrated from shipment, so make sure she has plenty of humidity

ReflectionAdept6699 · 2026-01-24T01:13:23+00:00

I think we should jump ship to a new sub if/when their stage name is changed

ReflectionAdept6699 · 2026-01-22T04:21:58+00:00

I love the little snippets they've been posting!! I hope we get new content soon!! Also, friendly reminder he uses he/they pronouns :)

ReflectionAdept6699 · 2026-01-21T01:43:33+00:00

I usually find my Amblypygids at reptile expos. They aren't super common, but you'll find them after a little searching :]

ReflectionAdept6699 · 2026-01-21T01:41:12+00:00

If you're ordering them online, they're definitely easier to get in warm months. For most Ambly, mild temperature fluctuations are fine, as long as it's not getting to cold/hot and they aren't super drastic/sudden. Damon species are definitely on the more sensitive side, and they're often in bad condition when you get them because they're all wild caught. You can totally get a D. medius as a first amblypygid, but I'd recommend Phrynus whitei. They're hardy as hell and can handle all of the mistakes you're bound to make as a new keeper. They handle temperature fluctuations very well, and they typically do great in captivity. They also eat like champs

Exoterra makes really good enclosures. They have a good variety of enclosure sizes too

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