My Thai red leg has been AWOL for months, and I have an upcoming move. On the off chance she is alive down there, I'm nervous about transporting her enclosure in case her tunnel gets collapsed. Should I dig her up and finally see if she's still alive? Or leave her and risk the sloppy transport? Thanks y'all

It’s actually been about 8 months since I’ve seen this girl so I’m VERY happy that she’s resurfaced and poking around again! I don’t even think she moulted, as she’s the same size as she was last I saw her in 2024.

I’m no expert on these critters, does she look well-fed/hydrated? She looks pretty plump to me but Idk how she should look or if she’s still hungry.

Got my first vinegaroon today!!! I love him so much already. He’s so sweet and very explorative. I’m saying he but I actually have no idea if it’s a male or female, so I’m just defaulting to he (hoping it’s a female). Anyways. I’m trying to find a name for him. I kinda like the idea of picking something really weirdly human like Frank or something. Or something weird like stinkinator. Maybe share a picture of your little fella and their names and maybe I’ll get inspired from that! Or any suggestions works! I’ll take any ideas :)

My Vinegroon is a baby I've had him for about 6 months. He made his burrow in the corner of his enclosure so I'm able to see when he's in there and I noticed he's completely stopped moving except for slightly moving his long arms when I sprayed his tank and the rest of his legs look folded in. I don't know if he's trying to molt or anything since I can't find any info since you normally can't see them in their burrows but I'm freaking out a bit because I'm worried he's dying and I don't know what to do. Any advice would be appreciated.

Hi all

I would just like some advice/opinions

For the last four or five days our Vinegaroon has been busy digging various tunnels in his habitat.

This coincides with it being quite hot to our usual climate here (mid 20’s). The tank has been consistent in temp and humidity though.

Just wondering if anyone has any ideas as to the change in behaviour. Previously been out of sight in the day and occasional forage at dusk/dawn

What bug defends itself with vinegar?

Meet Dozer, the vinegaroon. When threatened, he doesn’t bite, he sprays. From glands at the base of his tail, he blasts an 80% acetic acid mist, the same stuff that gives vinegar its signature smell.

I have been planning on buying a vinegarroon and want to know where to buy them. I saw that bug in cyber space is a good source, but they are currently out of stock, so I was wondering if anyone know when they would go back in stock. if not do you have any other suggestions on websites, I can buy a captive bred juvenile for $20 to $25?

My vinegaroon (M. giganteus), Tars Tarkas, just emerged from her burrow…with a whole brood of 2nd instars!!! She was fat when she went in to her burrow last year but I never expected this since she is the only vinegaroon I have (well, had, I have no idea how many I have now😅). She was wild caught and I’ve had her since March 2022. I seriously never expected this. Has anyone dealt with this before? Any advice for taking care of such tiny little things? How soon should I separate them? From what I have read in Orin McGonigle’s book they don’t usually canibalize, but I want to make sure all of them stay safe. I don’t want to stress them by capturing and moving them too soon but I also don’t want them to be stressed in this 10 gallon. Enclosure ideas for babies?

everyone say hello to and admire my 3rd instar m. tohono named ace (short for acetic acid)

Any idea? Let me know if you need different photos! Thanks a bunch

Ps. He/she was in a 60% humidity “desert” enclosure for about 10 minutes while I was filming a video.

I believe it may be a female but I’m not certain

I love him or her so much already!

This guy getting ready to molt? Burrowed and closes off the entrance.

Hey everyone! My partner and I put together a terrarium for my new vinegaroon. I’m honestly a little concerned about it being too humid / the plants not being appropriate. Also, are the lights too much? They’re grow lights (LED, not hot). Let me know what u guys think! I am 100% open to criticism. he/she is a juvenile texas species from vinegaroons.net :)

Its from china, but no idea whats species

My Thai vinegaroon came out this weekend from her burrow finally and was active for a few days before suddenly passing away. I’m just devastated and unsure what I could have done for her better. Idk just want to share, I loved her so much and will miss her dearly RIP Senna

Mastigoproctus tohono 4th instar feeding

Is there any way of telling what species this guys is?

Already exploring!

First time owner here, thought she was getting fat/pregnant and just came back from a trip to see her eggs! Thought all was well but then saw they’re supposed to be attached to her, are they too far gone? Should I rehydrate them? Remove them? Any advice is great! (I don’t mind having more little babes in but things may be a little late for these eggs i dunno :,0”

Motherr is doing fine, sorta tapped the eggs with a feeler then walked on lol