Irony (Tailless whip scorpion) - Page 2

BarelyBreathing · 09-12-12, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bushsnake

Like the other guy said by the length of the pedipalps. If you keep a pair together with verticle surfaces to climb they will breed...the babies are to darn cute....wanna check out a cool bug? Look into velvet worms youll be blown away

Thanks. Velvet worms, huh? What are they? They are quite weird. How do I get them?

bushsnake · 09-12-12, 10:49 AM

Theyre cute marshmellowy looking things that spit super glue on theyre prey...theyre neat...not sure about their availability but i know dealers want them...im patiently waiting

DragonsEye · 09-12-12, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BarelyBreathing

I love your crazy amounts of arachnid knowledge. Thanks for posting this.

Beautiful vinegaroon, by the way.

Thanks. Glad someone appreciates it -- most people I know just figure I'm "weird"

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Originally Posted by BarelyBreathing

Beautiful vinegaroon, by the way.

Unfortunately, she is no longer with me. They typically only live 5 yrs. For those living down south, they should be fairly easy to find as they are common throughout the tropics and subtropics -- where conditions are humid/moist and temps are warm.

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Originally Posted by BarelyBreathing

Thanks. Velvet worms, huh? What are they? They are quite weird. How do I get them?

They are -- surprise surprise -- not worms at all nor are they even close relatives (something I seem to be saying a lot). Whereas your amblypygid is of a separate Class than scorpions, these guys have their own Phylum -- Phylum Protracheata (or Onychophora ... don't know which name is currently considered "correct"). This Phylum is thought to be closest in relation to the Phylum Arthropoda. Very cool critters! Only down side is they are nocturnal, as I recall.

Here's a neat video for you:
The Velvet Worm - YouTube

BarelyBreathing · 09-12-12, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DragonsEye

They are -- surprise surprise -- not worms at all nor are they even close relatives (something I seem to be saying a lot). Whereas your amblypygid is of a separate Class than scorpions, these guys have their own Phylum -- Phylum Protracheata (or Onychophora ... don't know which name is currently considered "correct"). This Phylum is thought to be closest in relation to the Phylum Arthropoda. Very cool critters! Only down side is they are nocturnal, as I recall.

Here's a neat video for you:
The Velvet Worm - YouTube

I love it! I am loading the video right now. Thanks!

Will0W783 · 09-13-12, 09:02 AM

Very neat amblypidgid BB! I have one too; its name is Kreatcher (like the Harry Potter character), and I've had it about 3 years. They do really well if you set them up right and are awesome to watch.