RosenKrieger

Personally, I just use a small (5 or 10 watt) UTH stuck to the back side of my roach bin. It boosts the ambient temperature in the bin enough to get production going, but also gives them a warm area they can get closer to or farther away from. I also have a bunch of ventilation holes drilled in the lid to allow excess heat to escape.

Technically they did. people get around it by saying things like: "I have such-and-such. PM me" As long as there isn't a price in the post or the words selling or buying, they can get away with it.

I live in las vegas and we have really dry air here, too. What I do for my hissers is I blocked off part of the screen mesh in their lid to reduce (but not completely stop) ventilation and I mist the cage down once or twice a day and give them high moisture foods (melons, apples, oranges, things like that). I have a pair and probably 12-17 babies, and they've done well so far. Other people might be in a more similar climate and could answer your question a bit better.

Welcome to the forum. Hissers were my first invertebrates as well.

The P Metallica has always been one of my favorite tarantulas. A couple months ago, I fulfilled my dream of owning one, and yesterday I was able to get one tattooed on me. I've been wanting this tat for years and it turned out pretty good.

Noted. I don't use stuff from outside too often, so I'll stick to using the oven most likely

I've heard throwing stuff in the freezer for a few days works pretty well too. I don't have any first hand experience with it though

My wife and I stopped by a reptile store about a month ago, she got a ball python and I got a Greenbottle Blue tarantula and spent way too much money on other various supplies. We decided that would be our early christmas gift to each other. lol

If you're not seeing it on any living roaches, then I'd say it's just mold growing on dead roaches opportunistically.

I'm just getting back into the hobby after about 8 or 9 years gone. I didn't even know that species existed until now. They are definitely good looking

My favorite species that I've kept for aesthetic reasons are Neostylopyga rhombifolia and Archimandrita tesselata

Reptiles can go longer than you think without food. She could still be settling in as well. Each animal is an individual and some settle in faster than others. Make sure the temps and environment is correct and just keep offering food every couple days. (Disclaimer: I don't know the exact requirements for iguanas off the top of my head, the advice I gave is just general tips for most reptiles)

Welcome! It's always good to have more bug lovers here.

Thanks for the welcome. I noticed the links in your signature and gave you a follow on IG and FB, btw

Yeah, so far I'm just noticing there are some species that aren't really around anymore and a few new ones. Looks like it's time to do some research and catch up. I just have to avoid the classifieds section for now, though. Luckily my wife won't mind new additions, but my bank account wouldn't be too happy with me. 🤣