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.
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.
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.
I originally got them to seed my gecko tanks. Now, I am enjoying all of the species.
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Armadillidium maculatum “Zebra Pillbug” |
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Armadillidium maculatum “Zebra Pillbug” |
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| Wild caught Armadillidium |
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Porcellionides pruinosus 'Powder Orange' |
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Porcellionides pruinosus 'Powder Orange' |
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| Porcellio Scaber (Dalmation) |
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Porcellionides pruinosus |
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Armadillidium maculatum “Zebra Pillbug” |
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| Wild caught Armadillidium |
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| Dwarf White Isopods and Springtails |
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Porcellionides pruinosus 'Powder Orange' |
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Armadillidium maculatum “Zebra Pillbug” |
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Porcellionides pruinosus |
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| Wild caught Armadillidium |
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Porcellionides pruinosus 'Powder Orange' |
Saturday, March 9, 2019
Gargoyle gecko baby update
First three are from 2017.
2018 babies.
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| Rusty bucket - fired down just looks like a granulated mess. |
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| This little one is grey with just a splash of red. |
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| This one almost seems pink at times. I added a few extra shots since she is my favorite from 2017. |
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| Coloration on this one reminds me of her/his daddy when he was little. |
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| Few shots of this dark wonder. |
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| This one also reminds me of his/her dad. |
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| This sweetheart is having color coming up and up. |
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| Coming along- another daddy's girl/boy. |
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| This one is a little different. Looking forward to seeing what happens here. |
