R imitator 'Varadero' tads

[flybyferns]

Decided to pop out this AM !

This is one of 8 maybe 10 tads-currently
R imitator 'Varadero'
I removed this tad from the enclosure on 9/14





This little tad will have some company in a about 2 weeks

In various stages of development .. removed between 10/1- (2) this AM 11/26
2 additional tads will remain in the enclosure for a week or 2.

[deranged chipmunk]

Awesome Lynn! You must be so proud!

[flybyferns]

Thanks Bill !

They are just .....so ....cute. Little 'mini-mes'
That first few minutes 'out' make me nervous!

We are planning springtails for dinner - yummy !

[jz24]

Hi Lynn,
Congratulations. They are too cute for words. I honestly can't stand it. You are doing a fabulous job and I am so happy for you. Take care.

Judy

[flybyferns]

Cute little 'newbie' decided to join 'his' little tank mate this AM

[Mentat]

They look great Lynn !

[Hellsrage]

Freaking awesome!

[flybyferns]

Up-date on my little R imitator "Varadero" breeding project.

All of these photos were taken this morning.

These are the current ( 3 juveniles ) that have been transferred to a 'mini' temporary home.
These tads were pulled 10/10, 10/1 and 9/13.

Pretty markings !
10/10

10/1

9/13


This is how I have been managing them

The tads are pulled from their enclosure ( w/ 2 breeding pair ---YES -ALL living happily - together ) about 10 days after they are transported to a film canister and raised in distilled water:

( lots more in there ! ) yikes



When ready ....they are remove here ( seeded with lots of spring tails) : ( QT type set up - springs are easy to eat )



Then moved here after I have witnessed them practicing > eating fruit flies


These are 2 1/2 gallon glass aquariums w/ glass lids ( gravel and ABG )
This is.....as well, heavily, seeded with springs. 'yummy'


This is fun ,VERY easy, and lots of work !

I have a larger exo ready and waiting for the babies that will not go to their permanent homes until April



The parent's enclosure:



Parents hanging out together ( chubby female - - in the forefront )



More eggs on a leaf: ( lower L egg doesn't look good ? - might be the angle ) I can't leave the door open too long to get a good look - they are escape artists !

[kueluck]

These threads make we want.................

[flybyferns]

These threads make we want.................

We are meeting at a White Plains show in April !

I still have 'unclaimed' babies ! However, I don't want to ship them !
6 or 7 are promised , so far. It looks like I will have 2 additional babies that will be old enough for re-homing in April.
Happy to share as I know you have a stellar resume That's all that matters to me

[tylototriton]

They look awesome Lynn!

[kueluck]

Hmmmm, that would give me plenty of time for research & setup. You Temptress you!!

We are meeting at a White Plains show in April !

I still have 'unclaimed' babies ! However, I don't want to ship them !
6 or 7 are promised , so far. It looks like I will have 2 additional babies that will be old enough for re-homing in April.
Happy to share as I know you have a stellar resume That's all that matters to me

[flybyferns]

Hmmmm, that would give me plenty of time for research & setup. You Temptress you!!

Gail, They are simple, simple, simple to keep !
Imis are adorable---up all day - busy as little bees !
I'm sitting in my kitchen - I can hear them calling and calling from the basement !

The most challenging part of taking care of them ----is they will escape---- if give any split second to do so.
I have posted 2 horror stories - with happy endings - thank goodness ! I never go in their tank with out taking inventory. They hitch rides on the doors! I could swear they wait for the opportunity

They do need some space ( height !)---- they love to climb.
An enclosure should be a minimum of 18" high ( not including substrate)
I have mine in an * 18 x 18 wide x 24 high exo terra ( screen on top replaced with glass- easy ! ) just rip out the screen and silicone the glass into the frame (there is a thread with instructions / and photos here on FF somewhere )
4 imitators are kept in this size enclosure; they use every speck of space !

I believe pet smart has them for * 109.00 $
3 bags of ABG 25.00
I have plenty of poly screening and substrate barrier ( happy to share) ( I use screen and quilting poly )
I use small gravel instead of hydro on the very bottom-it goes on sale at pet smart
I drill my tanks 25.00 ( so worth it )
glass for the top 20.00 ( I buy real cheap plastic frames w/ glass at michaels, and use the glass. It's perfect-- no UV protection !)
frogs free

plus plants -- EASY !!! we could bring you cuttings ! Heath has the most !!!! Like a nursery
I'm hoping Bill can make it ! We could twist his arm for some cuttings. He has great plants !
They can and should remain in a QT set-up for a while - mostly so you can get to know them and their sweet little habits !!!

Oh.. of course .....food ...... FF culture supplies

You could do a vertical conversion ? You want a door that can close quickly and safely !

Amazon.com: Exo Terra Glass Terrarium Small/Tall, 18 x 18 x 24 Inches: Pet Supplies

food for thought keep me posted

[Hellsrage]

These threads make we want.................

Hahaha, I think a lot of us feel that way.

[kueluck]

I have all the stuff needed to put a viv together (got tanks out the wahzoo) but the only thing that stops me are the FF. I've thought of terribils because they get big enough for pinhead crickets and newly hatched red runner roaches, but then I really don't know if I'm commited to another group.

Gail, They are simple, simple, simple to keep !
Imis are adorable---up all day - busy as little bees !
I'm sitting in my kitchen - I can hear them calling and calling from the basement !

The most challenging part of taking care of them ----is they will escape---- if give any split second to do so.
I have posted 2 horror stories - with happy endings - thank goodness ! I never go in their tank with out taking inventory. They hitch rides on the doors! I could swear they wait for the opportunity

They do need some space ( height !)---- they love to climb.
An enclosure should be a minimum of 18" high ( not including substrate)
I have mine in an * 18 x 18 wide x 24 high exo terra ( screen on top replaced with glass- easy ! ) just rip out the screen and silicone the glass into the frame (there is a thread with instructions / and photos here on FF somewhere )
4 imitators are kept in this size enclosure; they use every speck of space !

I believe pet smart has them for * 109.00 $
3 bags of ABG 25.00
I have plenty of poly screening and substrate barrier ( happy to share) ( I use screen and quilting poly )
I use small gravel instead of hydro on the very bottom-it goes on sale at pet smart
I drill my tanks 25.00 ( so worth it )
glass for the top 20.00 ( I buy real cheap plastic frames w/ glass at michaels, and use the glass. It's perfect-- no UV protection !)
frogs free

plus plants -- EASY !!! we could bring you cuttings ! Heath has the most !!!! Like a nursery
I'm hoping Bill can make it ! We could twist his arm for some cuttings. He has great plants !
They can and should remain in a QT set-up for a while - mostly so you can get to know them and their sweet little habits !!!

Oh.. of course .....food ...... FF culture supplies

You could do a vertical conversion ? You want a door that can close quickly and safely !

Amazon.com: Exo Terra Glass Terrarium Small/Tall, 18 x 18 x 24 Inches: Pet Supplies

food for thought keep me posted

[flybyferns]

I have all the stuff needed to put a viv together (got tanks out the wahzoo) but the only thing that stops me are the FF. I've thought of terribils because they get big enough for pinhead crickets and newly hatched red runner roaches, but then I really don't know if I'm commited to another group.

For sure ! It is a commitment. The Fr Fl are a pain in the bippy !

[flybyferns]

3- R imitator eggs
Photo taken this AM with iPhone5 and Olloclip 21X macro lens



great little gadget !
olloclip macro, telephoto, wide angle, fish-eye, and polarizing iPhone photo lenses

[flybyferns]

female / focused on her leg

[flybyferns]

Same leaf with eggs as post # 17
Turns out all three are doing fine

One tad is currently on the back of one of the males


2- eggs left here- above
The more slowly developing egg ( upper portion of the photo) is the one I thought was not viable.
Just lagging behind......I guess. They are very good parents
They spent a lot of time keep these eggs moist.
Most of the eggs are in bead container I have suspended along the 'ceiling' of the tank.
I suspended them by passing the mist tubing through holes I made in the container.

Thanks for looking
Happy New Year

[flybyferns]

Same juvenile as in post #1
removed from the 'parental' enclosure on 9/14/2013

That's a lot of springtails !!!!!!



This little guy was actually shedding.