Vinegaroon: The Best Pet Invertebrate?

[@CapemanProducti0ns]

So they're not poisonous, look tough and cool, are giant, they're relatively low maintenance and can season your salad with a spray? What's not to like about these guys

[@Aquarimax]

Nickname 🤣👍 Right?!

[@pascal590]

They look like they crawled out of hell.

[@Grovel_Gravel]

I've always wanted a creature that can spray vinegar in my eyes.

[@Kaalokalawaia]

@King 0f Gotham Bwahaha

[@brianmck7363]

You too

[@EliDjahn]

And if you want something to spray bleach in your eyes just date a woman

[@insanity4224]

😂😂😂

[@thijsvanruissen1800]

So true, the alien look is what makes it so endearing among invertebrates.

[@Aquarimax]

Thijs van Ruissen true...they have such an otherworldly, fascinating appearance 👍

[@victorg7036]

I got one about 2 weeks ago at an expo. I've had them in the past and wanted to get another. They are amazing little guys

[@Aquarimax]

Victor G Definitely amazing! Enjoy your new one 👍

[@KeetahSpacecat]

I got a little female back in june and she's a sweet little thing. She's like a little princess cause she likes to be tong fed and she neatly rearranges her enclosure. It's naturalistic enclosure so she has plenty of places to dig burrows and climb, and it's amazing just watching her make these lovely tunnels under the driftwood in her tank. She's putting the final touches on her wintering burrow because of course it must be perfect for her XD

[@Aquarimax]

Keetah Spacecat sounds like an awesome little Vinegaroon palace for your princess 😊👍

[@KeetahSpacecat]

@@Aquarimax Thanks :3 it was funny watching her struggle to decide where to put this one stick. She eventually stopped moving it around so I think she's satisfied where it is now.

[@komreed]

I raised a house centipede from a very early stage, less than a centimeter in length up to adulthood (over an inch) for a few years. It was an awesome pet, very active and fun to watch. It eventually got sick and died, I think because I was feeding it with caught insects in the house mostly, and pesticides probably eventually built up in its body. I can’t recommend them highly enough. They are creepy to look at at first, but once you get used to seeing them they are amazing to watch, I have seen them jump and catch moths out of the air before like a cat.

[@Aquarimax]

komreed I find house centipedes fascinating! So incredibly fast!

[@jasmynbelley3107]

komreed you mean a scutigera ?

[@komreed]

Yes

[@nickrollstuhlfahrerson8659]

I had something similar with a wolf spider (I currently live in Germany and they have a smaller species of wolf spiders here, I don’t know their proper name tho) which I catched under a drinking glass. At first I wanted to throw her out, but then I fed her with flies which I put into the freezer first, so they would hibernate and then later wake up in the spiders little box. Unfortunately she died rather soon, I think it might have had something to do with the flies I was feeding her, but she preferred them over the relatively large crickets my geckos get.

[@soulfuzz368]

Even though this isn’t really my thing, your passion is absolutely commendable.

[@Aquarimax]

SoulfuzZ I really appreciate that! I am glad you are willing to recognize my love for these creatures, even if you don’t exactly share it. 😊👍

[@floundrrpoundrr2456]

They legit smell like Salt & Vinegar Lay's and I love it.

[@Aquarimax]

FloundrrPoundrr LOL! True enough!

[@RandoGringo]

That's weird af lmfao

[@Aquarimax]

Anthony Hawk it is a little weird, but cool at the same time. 🤣

[@isleifoterogarcia4478]

It’s an amazing pet, so unique. But the hibernation period, it is something many few are aware of. Great video and a very interesting invertebrate. Thank you very much.

[@Aquarimax]

Ísleif Otero García Glad you enjoyed it! True, people don’t always think about the hibernation cycle when they consider one of these.

[@jacobnohr8261]

100% the best pet tuner on KZbin who doesn’t just care about the money and actually gives their animals good care. Thanks for your amazing and interesting videos. You definitely earned yourself a subscription and a shout-out on the Reptiles Amino.

[@Aquarimax]

Mr Green Anoles You’re very welcome, I really appreciate the positive feedback 👍

[@rickcharlespersonal]

There was a British TV show called Primeval I used to watch that featured "giant prehistoric scorpions" designed after these creatures, and I've been fascinated with vinegaroons ever since.

[@Aquarimax]

Archosaurus I remember that episode!! 😊👍

[@totalrobot]

Somewhere & sometime in history, a Crayfish got busy with an Emperor Scorpion and this is what happened.

[@Aquarimax]

🤣 I can totally see that!

[@alexcherroni3274]

I'm thinking about getting my first invertebrate, and with all the research and video watching I've done so far, I think i really want to start off with a Giant Vinegaroon :)

[@Aquarimax]

Alex Cherroni that is a good choice! They are fascinating and fairly simple to care for.

[@MrNope-oo9nh]

I think I'm convinced. I wanna care for one! Its low maintenance, and loves to hibernate. Its just like me!

[@ianaliciaperry5243]

Oh, how cool!! I was just talking with my dad about these guys a few days ago, I've always thought they are so neat. Definitely a pet I might consider down the road. Always excited to see your videos.

[@Aquarimax]

Ian Alicia Perry Cool coincidence! They are pretty fun! 😊👍

[@noahdienel2598]

Title: This invertebrate will make a great pet! Video: This scorpion-related arthropod will shoot vinegar in your eyes.

[@alexcherroni3274]

He also said that in all the years of owning one, it's defensive acidic spray never got in his eyes, and only stung once when he handled it with a cut on his hand. Also if you think about it, any pet in the world can possibly hurt you in some way

[@alexcherroni3274]

Justin Puga hypothetically speaking, if we stopped keeping up with those shots for our animals, they would eventually have rabies and in turn attack us... soooo there still is a possibility 🤪

[@thomaszaccone3960]

Looks neat. Reminds me of something out of an HP Lovecraft novel!

[@Aquarimax]

Thomas Zaccone yes, I can totally see that!

[@irenemessina]

I have had mine (2) for about 9 months and while I like them I rarely get to see them. Somehow I missed the hibernation part in my research and now am concluding that the recent drop in temperature might be sending them to their tunnels for the winter. I am going to assume that they might have started hibernating and stop feeding unless I see them actively searching for food. Thank you always for your comprehensive information! PS. I was sprayed once and only felt a little itching and a pinkish spot between my fingers where the skin is more sensitive. It lasted a few days and healed with no further issues.

[@mightylotan]

Found your videos after I watched Life In A Jar do a video about isopods and you showed up in the sidebar. This is a great channel, thoroughly enjoying watching your past videos. Looking forward to more great content and more isopods! Thank you!!

[@Aquarimax]

Alejandro Sánchez Glad to hear it! I’ll keep the videos coming! 😊👍

[@crazee8ball]

Can vouch for the hibernation period. "Missing" from December to June...so glad i was patient and didn't go digging.

[@Bunny-ns5ni]

I got a vinegaroon for my birthday about 11 months ago. He was doing great, and became very fat. He went into hibernation around November. After checking on him in March/April, he didn't reappear. I thought he was molting, but in his closed burrow, he was carrying a large clutch of eggs. It was a shock to know that Vinny was actually female. They've darkened up and look fertile .I'm really hoping for babies. :D

[@MoultrieGeek]

Hey Rus, just found your channel and immediately subscribed. I have a growing interest in isopods and ecospheres and the amount of info I've gleaned from your videos is astonishing. Thanks for all your hard work!

[@Aquarimax]

Scott H That is the kind of comment that makes my day! I really appreciate the support, Scott! 😊👍

[@swapper5684]

Why is this the type of content I decide to watch at 3 am

[@Aquarimax]

Swapper I am glad you did, though! 🤣

[@AntoniaPylarinos]

I have my vnegaroon for 8 months now he is doing just fine :)

[@Aquarimax]

The legendary scorpion Off to a great start! 😊👍

[@whichDude]

Here from Clint's video you guys did. Wanted to see your video about these guys.

[@Aquarimax]

Thanks for checking out my video!

[@jtch6668]

YES, great overview :) First (and best) exotic pet i had ! probably my favorite animal too. (profile pic is a rare vinegaroon fossil, Mesoproctus rowlandi from the cretaceous of Brazil)

[@bored5262]

that’s a pretty cool profile picture

[@jtch6668]

@@bored5262 Thanks, had to put something cool and serious on this account

[@Aquarimax]

Julien TCHILINGUIRIAN That is a super cool profile pic!!

[@jtch6668]

@@Aquarimax thanks :D

[@rjrobinson9067]

I was thrilled at this video! We acquired a giant vinegaroon sometime this year, early spring I think. And I found your video very educational, as we approach hibernation season it was good to know what to expect. I'm sure I'll have many questions for you about this but my time to rattle on is short right now, LOL. I think it would be awesome to include them in a live sometime, it might be easier to answer the million questions from everyone. Thank you Russ!

[@CARD_BOARD_BEAR]

I love the vinegaroon. I'll never forget the time I was walking at night in New Mexico and spotted one walking around hunting. The only one I ever saw outside so I took it as a pet. Very unique animal.

[@Aquarimax]

Cardboardbear unique indeed! So fascinating! 😊👍

[@hewettlo]

I remember playing with Vinegar Runes at camp down in Carlsbad, New Mexico. If gently prodded with a stick, they spray the stick and it really does smell like vinegar. Cool bugs.

[@clamskaboo5120]

Awesome pets! Love these guys, I have 3 immatures, 2 males and 1 female, hope that once they all mature I can breed them!

[@Aquarimax]

Aquatinsect awesome! Good luck !

[@robertogura9890]

Love my vinagaroon and African brown burrowing scorpion and manti

[@Aquarimax]

Robert Ogura very fun creatures all! 👍

[@landonrasmussen4910]

I live in Arizona and I love going on night hikes. I often times come across the tailless whip scorpions and love handling them and showing them to my hiking buddies before releasing them, but I have yet to find a vinegaroon. Someday I suppose.

[@Aquarimax]

Landon Rasmussen I hope you find one! In the meantime, enjoy those night hikes...I would love to do that In Arizona someday!

[@SupremeGecko]

Great video- Seems like this is an 'Everything you ever needed to know' kind of video. Tons of info! Great job.

[@Aquarimax]

Supreme Gecko Thank you Wally! I always realize after the fact that I leave out a few pieces of info, but that is the goal 🤣👍

[@SupremeGecko]

@@Aquarimax I always do the same Rus.

[@MyCreepyCrawlys]

I have a Tai Red Leg Vinegaroon.. I love it..

[@klaskristian1]

They are very cool. I have had many arachnids, but never a vinegaroon

[@Aquarimax]

They are pretty amazing!

[@wendyroman4944]

Thank you! This cleared up some misconceptions I have had about this creature! When I lived out in the desert they told me if you get bit by one, everything will taste like vinegar for a while! Turns out, they are a cool bug! 👍

[@randiholbrook5849]

I heard that too!

[@kasonfurnas4180]

I love whips! One of my favourites! Hope you are well!

[@Aquarimax]

Kason Furnas Hi Kason! I am doing well, and the isopods I got from you are breeding well. How are you?

[@kasonfurnas4180]

@@Aquarimax I am well, just working a lot. Enjoyed your video, as always!

[@nicoleharoldgillenwater1663]

That vinegaroon looks like it legit has boxing 🥊 gloves on very cool video thanks for sharing keep up the good work

[@Aquarimax]

Nicole & Harold Gillenwater it totally does look like that! 🤣👍 Thank you for watching!

[@velocelt]

Curious about whether you check on them during their hibernation period. I was a professional zookeeper for 15 years and we brumated a lot of snake and lizard species for several months at a time. However, those species were all fairly easy to check up on, on a daily basis. You could open an enclosure and assess how the snake/lizard was doing. However, something that burrows is a lot more difficult to assess how it's handling the brumation/hibernation period. Also, if they're voluntarily undergoing this seasonal torpor, is it triggered by keeping them cooler later in the year, or perhaps varying photoperiod? I know with many snakes/lizards, they typically need a gradual cooling and/or change in photoperiod (gradually shorter days), in order to stimulate the brumation/torpor period.

[@Aquarimax]

Velo Celt Once these go down into hibernation, I try to leave them alone, although once when I thought they had been down too long, I checked abdv they had molted and were doing fine. I am not sure if it is mostly temperature or some internal mechanism that triggers hibernation in vinegaroons... my animal room does vary about 10 degrees F between summer and winter. 👍

[@almightysosa769]

It's an amazing creature Soo awesome. Not scary or creepy at all decent. Live Love Learn n Grow

[@Aquarimax]

Almighty Sosa Glad to hear you feel that way! 😊👍

[@nickierainbow]

I have avdamon diadema and I love her!

[@TheManKelikir]

We have a local version also here in Jakarta. When I lived in Mampang Area, I sometimes found one in my room. I thought it was a cockroach, but I realized it's something I've never seen before and it sprayed acid when i tried to shove it to bathroom drain.

[@Aquarimax]

TheKotridge ah yes, there are quite a few species of whipmscorpions in that part of the world !

[@nonameworm69]

I think I found the perfect pet for me! I had Tarantulas, gekkos and some other "exotic" pets before, so I have some experience, bht these guys look and yound perfect! And awesome!

[@Aquarimax]

Samu Krizsai With the experience you have had, I think you will love these! 😊👍

[@nonameworm69]

@@Aquarimax yeeyyy, and my mom said they are cute! Where can I buy one?

[@Aquarimax]

Samu Krizsai try bugsincyberspace.com 👍

[@nonameworm69]

@@Aquarimax k boss :D

[@nonameworm69]

I yust noticed how many typos I had made....

[@TheWildWatchers7-Cali]

I’ve always wanted a scorpion for my bug collection kinda want this guy

[@Aquarimax]

The Wild Watchers 7 it would be a worthy addition 👍

[@Vyufta1]

Cool lookin little guy. So chill while it's on your hand too. I like it :)

[@Aquarimax]

Brandon Musgrove pretty fun creature! 😊👍

[@thijsvanruissen1800]

Funny fact, almost all shelled arthropods are like this when you hold them, in the wild they do this to warm rock to heat up since they due to their size the lose body heat quickly.

[@pu-FP]

Looks like he's got a mean right hook

[@Aquarimax]

GORGEOUS P.WET.E Indeed! There are a lot of deceased crickets that can attest to that fact. 👍

[@emeraldcore1215]

Thats a she.

[@Aquarimax]

EmeraldDeadEye yes, the pedipalp size would indicate that 👍

[@cab4]

Mine has not ever really hibernated but it seems ok. I might have to put it somewhere dark, and maybe adjust its enclosure

[@Aquarimax]

cab4 a nice deep substrate so it can burrow down to a dark spot should help, but they don’t always hibernate anyway. 👍

[@kakadudl6869]

Evolution has a sence of humor. This litle guy is cute and a bit funny looking.

[@Aquarimax]

Kaka Dudl Cute and funny looking fits in pretty well! 👍

[@6throundnate759]

Honestly what did he evolve from? More like God has a good sense of humor 🙏

[@Aquarimax]

Austin Blanchard that too!

[@dark_messiah8183]

Austin Blanchard he evolved from a more basal arachnid form, so something that shares features found in spiders and other arachnids

[@dark_messiah8183]

marrues ham prior more basal forms

[@losingmyfavoritegame8752]

Very cool pet. I had to share this one with my family. 🙂

[@Aquarimax]

Loosing My Favorite Game glad to hear it! 😊👍 Thanks for sharing.

[@periplanetamissionary]

Best invert ever? Yes. Also you need to try keeping Polistes wasps. They are fun yet challenging

[@Aquarimax]

Periplaneta Missionary I need to look that genus up!

[@periplanetamissionary]

@@Aquarimax yes you do, I have had the best luck keeping them in cages flipped upside down, since they like to climb upwards, allowing you to sneak your hand in via the "bottom" for cleaning and such without aggravating them unnecessarily.

[@LordOfPais]

@@periplanetamissionary Now you've got ME interested. Is wild caught the only way to get a hold of a queen, or are they like ants where I can find a seller with, for lack of a better term, alates they need to get rid of?

[@periplanetamissionary]

@@LordOfPais depending on the area ypur in you csn find queens in the spring, match April. You can tell by their behavior, they are always checking out potential nest sites, you can always take a small nest as well, or a nest that is facing extermination. And yes no one is captive breeding these guys.

[@BLeesPets]

These really freak me out. We have them in Southern NV. Although they are lighter in color and do not have a whip tail, they are very aggressive. Thnx for sharing this🤓

[@supmaidoods8753]

Aggressive? Hell naw thats scary

[@supmaidoods8753]

Are they easy to stomp?

[@Aquarimax]

B Lee's Pets I wonder if you have Stenopalmatus species? They look something like these...

[@BLeesPets]

@@Aquarimax Oh they are called Sun Spider

[@Aquarimax]

B Lee's Pets aha! Yes, solfugids. Related, but quite different.

[@jahagkagau6061]

I've got a plastic container that I was going to use for a creature, but I tested it by putting some substrate in but after a day the substrate in the container smells chemically anyone had these problems and have remedies? I think it's the type of plastic. And yes I did wash the box before putting in the substrate.

[@clydesdale1775]

I think the only downside is that they hibernate, but I suppose that's not a huge deal when you think about how you technically dont have a pet to feed for a few months.. do they do well in planted enclosures?

[@2st_duallist]

that bug's got some cool mittens

[@Aquarimax]

duallist _ 🤣👍

[@15demersm]

Thanks again for a great video. Keep it up!

[@Aquarimax]

Miranda Demers You’re very welcome! 😊👍

[@FeedMeSalt]

Shes a WELL fed beast.

[@Aquarimax]

FeedMeSalt the really bulge when they are preparing to hibernate. 😊👍

[@caninecritic9170]

I would really like one of these but so far I've had no luck finding stock of them where I live. I do know that they are sold here because I saw an ad for one. I live in a tropical climate, so will a vinegaroon hibernate if its warm all year round? Will not hibernating affect their health?

[@mountainhobbit1971]

so super cool and crazy looking....would love to watch one 'hunt' and eat. Our 'whip scorpions' do not look anything like that here in central northern New Mexico

[@Aquarimax]

Sean Meister I have a vinegaroon feeding video, so your wish is granted! 😊

[@mountainhobbit1971]

@@Aquarimax I had a funny feeling you might have a feeding video! Can't wait to see it.

[@Aquarimax]

Sean Meister kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKWqnISParqkidk

[@clamskaboo5120]

Also, it helps to give them 6 or so inches of slightly moist substrate so they can burrow and hibernate.

[@Aquarimax]

Aquatinsect Yep, just like I said in the video 👍

[@voldo492002]

Yup still want one thanks for the vid.

[@Aquarimax]

Big E I hope you are able to locate one 👍

[@kaiserstan]

Good info, I learned a lot from you, thanks

[@Aquarimax]

kaiserstan you’re very welcome!

[@markmcknight2467]

Is that band-aid on your finger from where that thing ‘grasped and crushed’ it’s prey for a snack?

[@Aquarimax]

Mark McKnight no, just a little mishap with a hole saw. 🤣

[@flerkensgalaxy5779]

Yes! I love vinegaroons!

[@cwunshine]

I'm curious, do they mellow out as they get older?? I know you raise them, and I've observed in my own explorations that the little ones tend to be pretty jumpy but I haven't been around any biggies haha. She looks wonderfully calm!!!

[@Aquarimax]

@@cwunshine In my experience, adults are pretty calm. 👍

[@ioioioio5997]

I'm not gonna subscribe because this isn't really in my interests, but I just wanted to say you have a very pleasant way of presenting information that I appreciate. Great channel!

[@Mmmpizzarolls]

When offering food like a cricket how long should I leave it in with the vineagroon? If he's not hungry when would I remove it?

[@Elaine_P_Smith]

Can you put isopods and springtails in the aquarium with vinegaroons? How are vinegaroons for beginners?

[@Aquarimax]

Springtails, definitely, as long is there is some decide for them to hide in. Some isopods could work...like powder blues...although some say there is risk theymight go after a molting vinegaroon. Vinegaroons are a decent choice for a beginning invert keeper....though they do go through long periods of fasting, and the winter dormant period can confuse keepers sometimes.

[@Elaine_P_Smith]

@@Aquarimax Thank you.

[@bobcharlie2337]

Very interesting creature.

[@Aquarimax]

Bob Charlie indeed, glad you appreciate it 👍

[@Bmedeiros-youtube]

revived one as a rescue that fell and has a wound in her abdomen area. It’s a slit. But there is some white stuff. Not a lot hanging out. Any advice. Will she make it? She seems to be walking fine and stuff like that. It’s just she has an external wound. The person who gave her to me dropped it and knows I care for scorpions and geckos.

[@kenjiro2676]

Got mine from BugsInCyberSpace January. It has been out for a few weeks but then it burrowed and stopped eating. Guessing it’s dormant.

[@Aquarimax]

KenReyUbeSensei C: sounds like it. Normal for this season. Very cool arachnids!

[@peris_arts_film9699]

At 0:41 that whip Skorpion looks like it’s about ready to box somebody

[@bbseal6174]

Thank you russ of aquarimax pets, very cool! 😎

[@Aquarimax]

bbSeal You are welcome!

[@Turin-Fett]

The thumbnail gave me flashbacks of my first encounter with basilisks in the depths.

[@anonymoose2474]

Can you do a feeding video?

[@Aquarimax]

Anon ymoose right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKWqnISParqkidk

[@charliejinks1368]

What temperature is suitable for the vinegaroon?

[@Aquarimax]

Room temperatures are usually fine, unless you have a very cold room.

[@petreckstere2704]

I keep mine in a kritter keeper with about 6 inches of dry substrate in it with a water dish and hide. She has a large abdomen but has not eaten in almost two years with no signs of hibernation; what do you suppose is wrong?

[@Aquarimax]

petreckstere If the substrate is too dry, your vingaroon may not be able to burrow and molt. That could be the issue

[@CAMSLAYER13]

>dry substrate Well there's your problem

[@Marie-cq7eq]

It’s important for them to have micro habitats that have high humidity to regulate themselves. It’s all about the gradient.

[@Aquarimax]

Marie 666 yes, a humidity gradient is best.

[@Antoninorosetta]

I live in Southest Texas and I have never seen a Vinegaroon!!!! What do they eat!!! Does anyone sell them, I would like to get one or two as pets!!!!! I have a couple of pet spiders, and I enjoy watching them!!!!

[@Aquarimax]

Try www.bugsincyberspace.com, he sometimes has them in stock. They eat insects and other arthropods.

[@jonlascano1459]

Can it climb smooth surface?

[@Aquarimax]

Marljon Lascano No, at least the species is have works with cannot.

[@tommasomazzi604]

Whats the right temperature for this cute little aliens ?

[@Aquarimax]

Tommaso Mazzi room temperatures at work well. In the winter, the 60s F are good, and in the summer, mid 70s to mid 80s

[@tommasomazzi604]

@@Aquarimax thanx a lot for responding, but another little ask, how many times I need to damp the enclosure in a day ?

[@drobbo87]

Can you do one on emperor scorpion and Asian forest scorpion

[@Aquarimax]

I do have an Asian Forest a scorpion, so that is coming...I have never kept an emperor though...

[@shaunofthedead3000]

Lots out here in West Texas high desert. Stink when stepped on. Nasty little bugs...and they get bigger than the one he holds.

[@shable1436]

All bugs are nasty, but this one seems harmless enough

[@sukharevasyndrome]

Monster Bug Wars featured a fight between a vinegaroon and a centipede. I recommend everyone watch it.

[@leilanipunanimania6815]

But how do we know if they are happy? Do you find that they have personality?

[@Aquarimax]

LeilaniPunani Mania I do find that they learn to relax with handling...but they are definitely not as easy to read as say, a dog or a bird.

[@leilanipunanimania6815]

Aquarimax Pets ah I see. I have a giant sulcata tortoise and we were very suprised at his little personality lol.

[@Aquarimax]

LeilaniPunani Mania tortoises have quite a lot of personality, in my experience. 🤣👍

[@leilanipunanimania6815]

Aquarimax Pets yeah they do 😂😂😂😂 hes the first one Ive ever owned and Im like wow, he comes when called, plays with my dogs, and puts himself to bed at the same time everynight. 😭😭😭😭😭

[@Aquarimax]

LeilaniPunani Mania 🤣

[@Noble_Isaac]

I remember the Fear Factor show I watched when I was a kid. They made the participants eat the whip scorpions alive (not the same species as this one but they look intimidating). It was really hard to watch and I could see them really got terrified. Oh my god how can people eat these arachnids alive? it's really terrifying to me.

[@Aquarimax]

I know what you are talking about, any I totally don’t understand why they would do that either...

[@riotbreaker3506]

What about a mantidfly?

[@Aquarimax]

Riot Breaker that would be very interesting!!

[@kidyomu89]

Oh wow... I just,,, so cool.

[@hanapollard6935]

Pro their hunting is really cool

[@changhongou1721]

I like vinegaroons!!

[@Aquarimax]

Me too!

[@wickerg041]

I freaking love scorpion like creatures, but this one in particular is not dangerous to keep right? Like, they wouldn't attack a human as quick as they would with their prey?

[@Aquarimax]

These are generally pretty safe. Avoid getting the spray in your eyes, and wash it off just in case if it does spray you. I have never had any real problems with them.

[@5mnz7fg]

Do vinegaroons also hibernate if they are kept inside where it's warm anyway?

[@Aquarimax]

5mnz7fg Yes they do, although not every year.

[@carlosatheris]

Do somebody know why my vinegaroon just made a hole to live in it and cover the entry with soil?

[@Aquarimax]

carlosalanSPfan that is a pretty common occurrence. It is fairly late in the season for hibernation, but It is a natural behavior.

[@carlosatheris]

@@Aquarimax oh thank you, i was just wondering because i haven't see him in four days and i can't feed him if he is buried, and i don't know how long can go without food or water

[@Aquarimax]

carlosalanSPfan They can go months without food or drinking water, as long as there is sufficient moisture in the substrate. 👍

[@phoenixmar1]

Do they pinch or bite?

[@Aquarimax]

They can theoretically pinch, but I have never been pinched,

[@kimberlygabaldon3260]

I've heard they had nasty bites, though. I knew a guy who told me that he got bitten by one, and he said that he smelled and tasted vinegar for days on end. Maybe he remembered incorrectly and was actually sprayed?

[@Aquarimax]

Kimberly Gabaldon the later scenario is more likely. 👍

[@PikaPower131313]

What if it’s your first invertebrate? I want one but I’ve never handled invertebrates besides spiders I found in the house

[@Aquarimax]

Rainbow Ho-Oh This would not necessarily be my first recommendation for a new invertebrate keeper, but with good preparation it could work. I would recommend meeting one or several in person first, so you have a chance to learn how to handle it.

[@Tomsawyerspit]

Do they bite ?

[@Aquarimax]

Tomsawyerspit I have handled mine many times and never have it been bitten or pinched. Sprayed, yes. Bitten, no.

[@Lastally01]

How often would you feed young ones. Mines about 1.5 inches.

[@Aquarimax]

ally Last is that including the telson , or just the body?

[@Lastally01]

Aquarimax Pets I believe just the body. When I bought it it was from US Invertebrate auction,from Facebook. The description just gave me that size. They said they were feeding medium red runners,but idk what’s comparable to other feeder sizes;etc Dubias or crickets.

[@Aquarimax]

ally Last they can handle insects that are fairly large in comparison to their body size, but I would start by offering a cricket about the size of the pronotum and gradually work up from there. With young ones it would offer food twice a week.

[@IncludeGibbonOfficial]

Can they eat isopods

[@Aquarimax]

I have heard that they will

[@beezneez6596]

I'm trying to decide between an Amblypygid (tailless whip scorpion) and a Vinegaroon. I want both, but which first?

[@sebastianortiz1841]

Same here brother, I am getting a vinegaroon first because I live in the South West and I think they are easier to take care of. Yet tailless whip scorpions cost less. I would say get a tailless whip if your into sub-tropical animals.

[@beezneez6596]

@@sebastianortiz1841 I found some baby vinegaroons on eBay for thirty bucks. probably worth a shot

[@sebastianortiz1841]

@@beezneez6596 That's cool. They sell 15 - 30. I might get my arachnid in August. Which arachnid do you recommend?

[@Aquarimax]

Both are fantastic...the vinegarron will burrow a lot, the ambly will probably hide a lot and is generally more skittish.

[@sebastianortiz1841]

@@Aquarimax Thank you for the information. I was wondering which one is more easier to hold, the vinegaroon seems to be the better option for me.

[@onyxi.x5777]

You need to make one on tailless whip scorpions

[@Aquarimax]

onyx I.X I am planning to do just that 👍