Sunday, March 31, 2019

Photo shoot for Rosario the Tarantula

When we got him we thought he would live about 5 years based on our research.  We purchased him in June of 2013 and he was at least a year old- we think he was closer to two years.  He is at least 7 1/2 at this point.  He seems to be going strong.  His carapace has looked so much better the last few years- I have increased the hydration in his bedding.












Photo shoot for the Leopard Gecko boys











Isopod feeding response to bee pollen

I have been reading and learning about isopods.  I have seen a few feeding suggestions.  I am trying out some new foods and monitoring for their feeding response.

Experiment #1: Bee pollen

They had a great feeding response and cleared it out in less than 30 minutes.






Saturday, March 30, 2019

Amazing Isopods

I have fallen in love with my bugs.  I think it takes me back to my childhood.

I originally got them to seed my gecko tanks.  Now, I am enjoying all of the species.

 

                                          Armadillidium maculatum “Zebra Pillbug”


                                  Armadillidium maculatum “Zebra Pillbug”


Wild caught Armadillidium

Porcellionides pruinosus 'Powder Orange'


Porcellionides pruinosus 'Powder Orange'


Porcellio Scaber (Dalmation)

                                                                Porcellionides pruinosus


                                                         Armadillidium maculatum “Zebra Pillbug”


Wild caught Armadillidium

Dwarf White Isopods and Springtails

Porcellionides pruinosus 'Powder Orange'


                                                               Armadillidium maculatum “Zebra Pillbug”


                                                                Porcellionides pruinosus


Wild caught Armadillidium

Porcellionides pruinosus 'Powder Orange'


Saturday, March 9, 2019

Gargoyle gecko baby update

First three are from 2017.




Rusty bucket - fired down just looks like a granulated mess.

This little one is grey with just a splash of red.

This one almost seems pink at times.  I added a few extra shots since she is my favorite from 2017.



2018 babies.

Coloration on this one reminds me of her/his daddy when he was little.

Few shots of this dark wonder.


This one also reminds me of his/her dad.


This sweetheart is having color coming up and up.

Coming along- another daddy's girl/boy.

This one is a little different.  Looking forward to seeing what happens here.