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#21 Offline Ants_Texas - Posted November 1 2017 - 5:09 PM

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Hi!
My parents told me this year that they would allow me to get some pets of my choice for my christmas (and birthday, which is December 27th) present. Of course I kind of want a new dog or a parrot, but that's probably asking for too much (I love my dog too much to get another, and a parrot needs too much attention for my busy schedule). I settled on choosing some sort of arthropod as a present. I'm having trouble choosing between the following. I can get a max of 3 total.

Some sort of cool Drosophila mutation
Solitary bees for outside

Macleay's Specter

Orchid Mantis

Budwing Mantis

Spiny Flower Mantis

Wandering Violin

Scolopendra sp.

Domino Roach

Hissing Roach

More Dubia Roaches!

Cryptocercus sp.

Bess beetle

Some sort of tarantula or scorpion

New formicarium

New terrarium

Zootermopsis sp. (probably just workers)

Purple Claw Hermit Crab (with some custom lavish terrarium setup)

Some sort of darkling beetle

Hawaiian morph Mourning Gecko (I know that this isn't an arthropod. I just want it because of nostalgia)

 

Sorry for this very random and strange thread.

 

Also, for those who misinterpreted the title, I have another question: What presents should I get for my pets?

All of my (captive) ants

All of my (wild backyard) ants

Firefly larva

Wolf spider

Grasshopper

Katydids

Tree Crickets

Yellow Jackets

Earthworms

Jumping bristletail

Ground Beetle

Springtails

Sowbugs

Probably some more that I'm forgetting, I'm writing this at school

Blacknosed Dace Fish

lil Doggo

I'm not sure, but take the "more dubia roaches" idea off the table. I highly doubt you would need more of those guys haha.



#22 Offline Connectimyrmex - Posted November 1 2017 - 5:52 PM

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I have one lol


Edited by Connectimyrmex, November 1 2017 - 5:52 PM.

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Anoplolepis Gracilipes
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Pheidole Megacephala
Aholehole fish
Cowrie snail
Sea Fan Worm
100+ sea squirts
Tree seedlings
Ghost Crab
Day Gecko
Small Fat Centipede
Endemic Lacewing larva
Vernal Pool shrimps

#23 Offline MegaMyrmex - Posted November 1 2017 - 6:40 PM

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The Koreans are taking over! I'm Korean too. Anyway, I don't know if it's just a coincidence or pesticides (my mom did get from Costco) but I'm never feeding my bugs that stuff again. Plus I haTe Korean pear so yeah

Ayyyyyy same Korean right here! I would suggest keeping bess beetles. Even though they aren't on the list they are cool bugs to care for. The adults make nice little squeaking noises and feed on dead wood. The adults actually take care of the larvae for you, you just need to feed them lots of dead wood. They are easy to handle, don't have sharp claws and don't normally bite, and are also impressive to look at.

Edited by MegaMyrmex, November 1 2017 - 6:46 PM.

Proverbs 6:6-8 New International Version (NIV)

Go to the ant, you sluggard;
    consider its ways and be wise!
It has no commander,
    no overseer or ruler,
yet it stores its provisions in summer
    and gathers its food at harvest.

 


#24 Offline MegaMyrmex - Posted November 1 2017 - 6:45 PM

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Also I wouldn't recommend centipedes especially scolopendra since their bites hurt a lot and their size requires MASSIVE prey items. Tarantulas are good but I will go back to bess beetles as always.

Proverbs 6:6-8 New International Version (NIV)

Go to the ant, you sluggard;
    consider its ways and be wise!
It has no commander,
    no overseer or ruler,
yet it stores its provisions in summer
    and gathers its food at harvest.

 


#25 Offline Chicken_eater100 - Posted November 1 2017 - 7:10 PM

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Also I wouldn't recommend centipedes especially scolopendra since their bites hurt a lot and their size requires MASSIVE prey items. Tarantulas are good but I will go back to bess beetles as always.

actually, most of the centipedes easily obtainable in the US (scolopendra polymorpha) grow relatively small, only topping in at around 5 inches commonly. It's is optional to feed it a pinky mouse but they'll eat Dubias
Which connectimyrmex already has. One of the only problems is that it's basically owning a bowl of dirt, and that they are escape artists, and they hurt a lot.

#26 Offline Connectimyrmex - Posted November 2 2017 - 8:54 AM

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The Koreans are taking over! I'm Korean too. Anyway, I don't know if it's just a coincidence or pesticides (my mom did get from Costco) but I'm never feeding my bugs that stuff again. Plus I haTe Korean pear so yeah

Ayyyyyy same Korean right here! I would suggest keeping bess beetles. Even though they aren't on the list they are cool bugs to care for. The adults make nice little squeaking noises and feed on dead wood. The adults actually take care of the larvae for you, you just need to feed them lots of dead wood. They are easy to handle, don't have sharp claws and don't normally bite, and are also impressive to look at.

 

I always wanted bess beetles because of my recent social insect-other than ant obsession. Also, they, along with earwigs, don't really need to hibernate. They are high on my list.

I'm probably not going to get Scolopendra, I just did a lot of research and I don't think they suit my lifestyle (plus, as Mega said, their bites hurt).

 

I swear, Koreans are taking over ant-keeping. Move aside, Germany!


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Keeper of
Miniature Labradoodle
Baby Wolf Spider
Mud Dauber wasp larvae
Ochetellus Glaber
Solenopsis Geminata
Brachymyrmex Obscurior
Cardiocondyla Emeryi
Tetramorium Bicarinatum
Plagiolepis Alluaudi
Anoplolepis Gracilipes
Technomyrmex Difficilis
Pheidole Megacephala
Aholehole fish
Cowrie snail
Sea Fan Worm
100+ sea squirts
Tree seedlings
Ghost Crab
Day Gecko
Small Fat Centipede
Endemic Lacewing larva
Vernal Pool shrimps

#27 Offline Connectimyrmex - Posted December 10 2017 - 7:11 PM

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After some careful consideration, I decided on a pair of Hissing Cockroaches, some beetles (diabolical ironclad, to be precise), and Zootermopsis. I kind of wanted a scorpion or a tarantula, but I couldn't find any species for sale that I really liked.

I'm also thinking about a tailless whip spider and a couple of red velvet mites (from ken the bug guy)


Hawaiiant (Ben)

Keeper of
Miniature Labradoodle
Baby Wolf Spider
Mud Dauber wasp larvae
Ochetellus Glaber
Solenopsis Geminata
Brachymyrmex Obscurior
Cardiocondyla Emeryi
Tetramorium Bicarinatum
Plagiolepis Alluaudi
Anoplolepis Gracilipes
Technomyrmex Difficilis
Pheidole Megacephala
Aholehole fish
Cowrie snail
Sea Fan Worm
100+ sea squirts
Tree seedlings
Ghost Crab
Day Gecko
Small Fat Centipede
Endemic Lacewing larva
Vernal Pool shrimps

#28 Offline MegaMyrmex - Posted December 11 2017 - 9:24 AM

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Bess beetles need a month of hibernation in order to reproduce, I believe

Proverbs 6:6-8 New International Version (NIV)

Go to the ant, you sluggard;
    consider its ways and be wise!
It has no commander,
    no overseer or ruler,
yet it stores its provisions in summer
    and gathers its food at harvest.

 


#29 Offline Connectimyrmex - Posted December 11 2017 - 12:14 PM

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I see. I'm still considering buying Bess Beetles.


Hawaiiant (Ben)

Keeper of
Miniature Labradoodle
Baby Wolf Spider
Mud Dauber wasp larvae
Ochetellus Glaber
Solenopsis Geminata
Brachymyrmex Obscurior
Cardiocondyla Emeryi
Tetramorium Bicarinatum
Plagiolepis Alluaudi
Anoplolepis Gracilipes
Technomyrmex Difficilis
Pheidole Megacephala
Aholehole fish
Cowrie snail
Sea Fan Worm
100+ sea squirts
Tree seedlings
Ghost Crab
Day Gecko
Small Fat Centipede
Endemic Lacewing larva
Vernal Pool shrimps

#30 Offline Penguin - Posted December 11 2017 - 1:23 PM

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I'm cool too, right guys?

​no I'm not

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hunter, thank you for providing some options, but my parents hate snakes and I have no idea what a camilion is. Is it a type of snake morph?

 

 

 

I know you have decided already, but I think he meant Chameleon not camilion, and you probably know what a Chameleon is  :lol:  


I'm here to learn, mostly. 

:hi:


#31 Offline Connectimyrmex - Posted December 11 2017 - 1:34 PM

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I'm cool too, right guys?

​no I'm not

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hunter, thank you for providing some options, but my parents hate snakes and I have no idea what a camilion is. Is it a type of snake morph?

 

 

 

I know you have decided already, but I think he meant Chameleon not camilion, and you probably know what a Chameleon is  :lol:  

 

I was being sarcastic.


Hawaiiant (Ben)

Keeper of
Miniature Labradoodle
Baby Wolf Spider
Mud Dauber wasp larvae
Ochetellus Glaber
Solenopsis Geminata
Brachymyrmex Obscurior
Cardiocondyla Emeryi
Tetramorium Bicarinatum
Plagiolepis Alluaudi
Anoplolepis Gracilipes
Technomyrmex Difficilis
Pheidole Megacephala
Aholehole fish
Cowrie snail
Sea Fan Worm
100+ sea squirts
Tree seedlings
Ghost Crab
Day Gecko
Small Fat Centipede
Endemic Lacewing larva
Vernal Pool shrimps

#32 Offline Penguin - Posted December 11 2017 - 1:44 PM

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Oh I see  :facepalm:


I'm here to learn, mostly. 

:hi:


#33 Offline Connectimyrmex - Posted December 11 2017 - 1:48 PM

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Oh I see  :facepalm:

:P


Hawaiiant (Ben)

Keeper of
Miniature Labradoodle
Baby Wolf Spider
Mud Dauber wasp larvae
Ochetellus Glaber
Solenopsis Geminata
Brachymyrmex Obscurior
Cardiocondyla Emeryi
Tetramorium Bicarinatum
Plagiolepis Alluaudi
Anoplolepis Gracilipes
Technomyrmex Difficilis
Pheidole Megacephala
Aholehole fish
Cowrie snail
Sea Fan Worm
100+ sea squirts
Tree seedlings
Ghost Crab
Day Gecko
Small Fat Centipede
Endemic Lacewing larva
Vernal Pool shrimps





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