Recent content by ambystoma

So both my hisser (G. portentosa) and dubia colonies are going strong and it's time for me to cut down on some of them. I know they're both super common species in the hobby, but I figured I'd give it a shot. I'm open to any trade for species I don't have, as well as any latrodectus species. ...

Just wondering whether or not there's a comprehensive list out there for roach species in the hobby? I know that a similar list has been compiled, with breeding records, for mantids. It would certainly be interesting to see how many and what species are out there.

Hey all, I am trying to get together a project to complete with flat-horns. I'm looking for sources and some information from the sources. I'm trying to get them as genetically diverse as possible. Have these been introduced into the hobby multiple times? If so, does anyone have stock that is...

I've been searching for a while and can't seem to find any reliable source of what native species we have in New York. A few years ago I was canoeing on the lake I grew up on. There's a cliff face that's great for fossil hunting, so I was taking some chunks out to inspect them. In the process I...

Hi everyone, I'm looking for some input on an idea I have. I have a relatively large lab cabinet with sliding glass doors on it that I got for free recently (perks of working in a lab). I was thinking of setting up the shelves with some heat tape, or heat cable connected to a thermostat. It...

Hi everyone, should go without saying that I'm new to the forum. I've kept inverts for years now, started with tarantulas and now I've moved on to roaches. I've kept a colony of dubias and lateralis for a while now and have had very little issues getting them going. I recently bought a bunch of...