Other pets (pics and discussions)

[katach]

My step daughter bought a male beta. She hasn't named him, but is very pretty, a light lavender, and pinkish color. I have to charge the batteries in my camera, but I'll post a pic soon.

[d_virginiana]

Caught a nice-looking Neceus americanus or Giant American Millipede today. His name is Ohm (since he looks a bit like a resistor coil..) I've been wanting to keep some sort of invert for awhile now, and these are such cute little low-maintenance animals, I thought I'd keep him. He's been sitting in my hand munching on apple chunks tonight, so I don't think being captured traumatized him too badly.

Don't know for sure if he'll be a permanent resident yet as my mother seems dead-set against it, but I'm hoping I'll get to hang on to him. It'll be a learning experience Regardless, pics soon. Very beautiful little guy, red banding on the body and almost maroon legs. (yes, I'm this excited over a millipede...)

[aSnakeLovinBabe]

I have giant centipedes. They are way awesome. The only thing is, they are venomous and highly aggressive.... gives them a bit more of an edge over the herbivorous millipedes!

[d_virginiana]

I saw pics of them on one of your other posts. They look really cool! Clumsy as I am, it's probably better that I stick to the docile, vegetarian critters though lol.

I've been searching for how to sex millipedes, but haven't really had any luck. Do you (or anyone else) know anything about it?? Most of the inverts I've had to deal with, like for feeders, are pretty easy to tell...

[RedSidedSPR]

That's really cool! Those things are great!

they are venomous and highly aggressive....

Trust me I know...

[jitami]

Just wanted to update and say that she did eat yesterday. As long as all stays down I'd say we're in the clear and this was a one time incident

I'm hoping you guys can help with a quick question. I think we're ok, but would love confirmation. My little kingsnake refused food last week. I've had her since April and it's the first time she's refused food for me. Noticed a couple of days later that she was going into shed. Ok, that could explain it. She shed last night and I offered her half of a really large fuzzy this morning. The meal size was ok for her, but she's never had one cut in half. Just as she was finishing I spooked her and out came the mouse. She's never been a shy eater, so I wasn't expecting her to spook so easily. Anyway, no real worries at this point, right? Not a true regurge so we're ok to try again in a couple of days, right? Thanks in advance

[Kantar]

The cutest picture ever

Tic & Tac

[jitami]

Tic & Tac are adorable!!!

[RedSidedSPR]

Nice photo! Theyre awesome!

[snakehill]

WOW! Luminous!!!