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All I know is that I haven't heard of anyone facing real consequences but I have heard of someone having received written warnings from a county level ag department.

https://www.invertebratedude.com/p/for-sale.html?m=1 He should have pictures if they are available

Ive seen wing flicking with several of the large species. When I've seen it in the past it appeared to be a dance or communication of some sort with others. Chewed up wings is very common. 5 gallons is on the small side for E. distanti long term, meaning you will have to deal with crowding and...

Congratulations!!

They should breed easily enough. These are easy to keep. Speed of reproduction, along with how long they live, depends on both care and their temperature. Higher temps speed up everything and may shorten lifespan. If they have wings they are adults and possibly can give birth anytime now. The...

@Hisserdude has a couple Margattea species, looks like just M. nimbata is available at the moment.

I was thinking about you yesterday. Warm thoughts for you friend

There really isn't anything that can be done. It may fall off and hopefully all will be well

Amy or maybe Gilgamesh

Hi! For general care tips I suggest watching old YouTube Livestreams by Invertebratedude and Exotic Wilderness, especially husbandry videos. Roach Crossing's Instagram is current and offers quick glimpses of how he keeps his many insects. Also check out https://www.thewildmartin.com/ Most...

https://gastropoid.blogspot.com/2026/02/gastropoids-terrarium-supplies.html?m=1 And @KingCampy is a great source of bark

Welcome!

Most likely she will stay this way

Dry is relative. Everyone has different humidity levels in their houses. Some people have success while others fail using exact same setup and care but different room humidity. You might try setting up a few under exact care as the discoids and see if they survive. It is hard to know for certain...

It is a possibility. If they are indeed Pycnoscelus surinamensis they are parthenogenic and very prolific.