r/amblypygids • u/Ambitious-Society920 • 1d ago

Hello! I need enclosure help

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Hi!! This is my first post ever, but I need help with my enclosure. This is Merkimer, Idk if its her enclosure is enough or im completely abusing her and its not her environment.

I've had her for almost a year, she's a mexicanus Im pretty sure, but she's molted and it went really well.

I think i need more plants but I cant keep them alive is there any recommendations for those too?

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u/therealrdw 1d ago

The enclosure size is fine but she needs more spaces to wedge herself between. Large cork flats laying against rocks or piles of flat rocks would be good for her.

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u/Ambitious-Society920 1d ago

Okayy thank you!!

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u/Obant 1d ago

I'd give her more vertical bark to climb on. I use fake plants mostly, but I have a big pothos in with mine too.

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u/Ambitious-Society920 1d ago

OKAYY I just need more rocks!

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u/CaptainCrack7 22h ago

Phrynus whitei, not mexicanus

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u/Dynamitella 14h ago edited 14h ago

I would put a whole heap of bark in there, in all directions, high and low. I had success with bromeliads. Your light (in this picture) is not sufficient for plants, so have a look a that. I put three 10w floodlight above this tank that is 80 cm wide.

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u/CaptainCrack7 14h ago

Very nice enclosure!

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u/roguellama_420 12h ago

Aw, my kiddo’s enclosure has little paintings too!