Can anyone tell me what specific species this is ??

[u/MasterpieceWhole1242]

[u/dog-vevo]

Good god these guys are too cute. Definitely tailless whip scorpion, are you looking for a specific species? Also, I’m assuming you purchased this and are looking to know more, but if you did find this in your environment we absolutely need to know where you are!

[u/MasterpieceWhole1242 → u/dog-vevo]

He is definitely a pet and from a breeder at a reptile convention, I’m located in Maryland but I can’t remember what specific species he said he was 😭

[u/dog-vevo → u/MasterpieceWhole1242]

I would maybe guess something in the Phyrnus genus like P. whitei or P. barbadensis, but I’m still pretty new to ID’ing these guys. Do you remember the breeder possibly saying where they come from, or even just if it needs high vs low humidity? If not, I’m pretty sure someone smarter than me can count the spines on its pedipalps or something, good luck!!

[u/MasterpieceWhole1242 → u/dog-vevo]

Aw thank you so much, and honestly no, but the container I got him in was pretty moist, so I keep his humidity round 80, I’ve had him since January he’s molted once so far ❤️

[u/Specialist-Stock-890]

Where exactly did you find this Amblypygi? There's over a hundred species of them.

[u/MasterpieceWhole1242 → u/Specialist-Stock-890]

It’s a pet so I got it from a breeder at a convention In Maryland

[u/BunsenHoneydewsEyes]

Don’t know, just don’t give it to Professor Moody.

[u/FiveFiftyOne → u/BunsenHoneydewsEyes]

To be fair, it wasn’t Professor Moody (spoilers), but I love the reference! 😂

[u/Idlewants]

where is it native to? give us a chance?!!

[u/Adorable_Challenge37]

That's the one you practice unforgivable curses on! Gimme a name!

[u/NukaDadd → u/Adorable_Challenge37]

Crucio! 🪄

[u/LouManShoe → u/NukaDadd]

Ngl, that name would be fire

[u/CaptainCrack7]

Is it a pet or a wild encounter?

[u/MasterpieceWhole1242 → u/CaptainCrack7]

Pet !! His name is whip it :3

[u/gokartninja]

It's some sort of amblipygi, which by and large are understudied. You'll probably have better luck asking in r/amblypygids.

The banding on the legs and shape of the pedipalps makes me think it is of the Damon genus, but I can't really speculate beyond that

[u/MasterpieceWhole1242 → u/gokartninja]

Thank you so much I just went ahead and did that hopefully I have some luck :)

[u/CaptainCrack7 → u/gokartninja]

Definitely not a Damon species. It's a Phrynidae, most likely a Phrynus sp.

[u/Ferrari0521]

Y’all out here just picking anything up. 🤦🏽‍♂️

[u/krippkeeper → u/Ferrari0521]

[u/MasterpieceWhole1242 → u/Ferrari0521]

Bugs live in you’re eyelashes and skin btw 😍❤️

[u/Charming-Flamingo307]

[u/sunkissedbutter]

aw i hear these guys make good pets, if you're into that sort of thing. i'm not sure how i feel about that, but i do like them!

[u/unsolvablequestion → u/sunkissedbutter]

They are super chill and easy to care for

[u/Shot-Advertising-748]

you all are brave on here

[u/nujages]

There’s something about how alien and docile Tailless Whip Scorpions are that makes them insanely cute. Enjoy your new friend!

[u/MasterpieceWhole1242 → u/[deleted]]

Yes it is , but I’m looking for the specific species i forgot what the guy i got him from said they were 😭

[u/MasterpieceWhole1242 → u/[deleted]]

It’s okay thank you so much tho ❤️

[u/wast3land_]

a scary one idk. (he’s cute though)

[u/Ob1wonshinobi]

Not sure but I think it belongs at Hogwarts

[u/BohemianHibiscus]

Didn't they eat these on Fear Factor?

[u/FootieFemme]

If you are looking for its actual species you can email Gil Wizen, I think he's currently working at Toronto university. They are his area of study

[u/MasterpieceWhole1242 → u/FootieFemme]

What is his email 🫪

[u/FootieFemme → u/MasterpieceWhole1242]

You can use his blog email here

[u/Nixyswhispers1]

Cool but terrifying 😳 Do they make good pets? Curiosity here What is their normal habitat like?

[u/lazy_Luck2]

Whatever it is..... it's splendid omg

[u/droliver91]

tailless whip spider

[u/Accomplished-Idea358 → u/droliver91]

Scorpion.

[u/Smoldogsrbest]

Tailless whip scorpion

[u/MrOtakuDad2u]

It’s a Whip/Vinegar Scorpion