Does anyone keep solifugeds???

-HERPaholic- · #1 (**permalink**) 05-02-2009, 10:04 PM

I was just wondering... I've thought about gettin some when I saw them at Glades Herp, but I wasn't sure if they make cool little "pets". So if anyone has pics of theirs and enclosures I'd like to see pics!!!!

Xeikeness · #2 (**permalink**) 05-02-2009, 11:04 PM

Like vinegaroons, correct?

I had one for a day once. His presence freaked everyone out so badly that I let it go again though. However, I'd imagine they'd be fun little critters if the appropriate precautions were taken.

Shadrach · #3 (**permalink**) 05-03-2009, 12:00 AM

Never kept them but heard they don't live long in captivity. They are too creepy for me.

Reptscue · #4 (**permalink**) 05-03-2009, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Xeikeness

Like vinegaroons, correct?

No, a Camel spider aka a solifugid.
Sorry, I don't keep any of these and I don't know of anyone. It would be cool if someone on here had one. They are neat little critters!

Xeikeness · #5 (**permalink**) 05-03-2009, 02:47 AM

Hm, I incorrectly thought a vinegaroon was one of them.

Either way, they're both very interesting insects. Let us know if you do end up with one!

Reptscue · #6 (**permalink**) 05-03-2009, 08:04 PM

They are aren't they Xeik?
If you get some you must share pictures!!!

-HERPaholic- · #7 (**permalink**) 05-05-2009, 02:36 AM

Well I would have to talk my other half into letting one in the house! lmao But if I do I will def post pics!!!!!! I was just hoping someone else had some!

Reptscue · #8 (**permalink**) 05-09-2009, 02:39 AM

Look what I found...

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Wind scorps (solfugids) - These guys are not easy to care for and not very hearty so know what your buying...$20

Do you know where????

angrybananapeel · #9 (**permalink**) 05-09-2009, 03:03 AM

Ken the Bug guy? Never heard of him. (not that I've heard of many of people)

Icicle · #10 (**permalink**) 05-09-2009, 03:10 AM

Never even seen one.

Reptscue · #11 (**permalink**) 05-09-2009, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by angrybananapeel

Ken the Bug guy? Never heard of him. (not that I've heard of many of people)

Yup.... He's a stand up guy... has a review a mile long to back it up.

Digeridew · #12 (**permalink**) 05-17-2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Reptscue

They are aren't they Xeik?
If you get some you must share pictures!!!

Vinegaroons are of the order thelyphonida. They're also known as whip scorpions. They're pretty neat little bugs.

Thelyohondia is related to the order Solifugae but they're definitly seperate.

the solifugeds in my opinion are nastier and not very good for captivity. They have big chompers and deliver a ragged nasty bite that is prone to infection.
But mainly the reason they're not too good as pets is they're nocturnal and tend to hide unless it's very dark out. Meaning most pet owners would never see their hard to manage pet.

-HERPaholic- · #13 (**permalink**) 05-26-2009, 11:43 PM

I wasn't really worried about it being reclusive, as I am also looking to get a red trapdoor spider as well....

FreddyFry · #14 (**permalink**) 05-26-2009, 11:55 PM

Hey guys i know im stumbling into territory in which i have no experience keeping arachnids, but with that said i would have to suggest not trying to keep one of these nasty creatures (very cool creatures tho). I had more than one run in with them in Afghanistan, they're very aggressive, VERY FAST, and can get quite large, Oh yeah and those really nasty jaws/mandables whatever they're technically called Really cool to watch eat btw. just my two cents

Reptscue · #15 (**permalink**) 05-27-2009, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by HERPoholic

I wasn't really worried about it being reclusive, as I am also looking to get a red trapdoor spider as well....

I have one... She's a brute!

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Originally Posted by FreddyFry

... they're very aggressive, VERY FAST, and can get quite large, Oh yeah and those really nasty jaws/mandables whatever they're technically called Really cool to watch eat btw....

That's what makes me own what I own!!! Large snakes, tarantulas, scorpions, true spiders, and one of these if I read up enough.

FreddyFry · #16 (**permalink**) 05-27-2009, 10:39 AM

"That's what makes me own what I own!!! Large snakes, tarantulas, scorpions, true spiders, and one of these if I read up enough."

LOL True but Ive never been chased by my BCI, any spider, or scorpion unlike a camel spider. Wait till you have a dinner plate running at you and chasing you around the house... the only outcome will be a large boot on your beloved pet.
.... Im sorry they still creep me out. I had a about 10" one start crawling up my rack one day while i was passed out. i woke up to a loud thud, i looked down and saw these legs wrapping around my buddies boot from underneath.

AGActaeonia · #17 (**permalink**) 05-27-2009, 11:12 AM

An Army Sergeant I'm acquainted with (dates one of my sisters) has a video he took with his cellular phone of a Camel Spider chasing a local down the street in a village outside of Kabul - or so he alleges. I'll see if I can't have him upload it and will share it with you guys.

Things are horrifying.

_Venom_ · #18 (**permalink**) 05-27-2009, 04:16 PM

Arachnophobe's fears are funny.

Sakara · #19 (**permalink**) 05-27-2009, 04:49 PM

Camel spiders r not cool haha. They will chase u. Everyone I know who's been deployed said that scorps are one thing, but they would rather mess with a cobra then a camel spider hahaha. They r nasty, mean, want to kill u, etc. Haha. And I've heard this from herp guys as well as others LOL.

-HERPaholic- · #20 (**permalink**) 05-27-2009, 05:57 PM

Yea but that's kinda the point! lol I've had a few tarantulas and scorpions that have scared the "heck" outta me when I would clean cages and whatnot! But I just think they look awesome and those mandibles are crazy looking!

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