Litaneutria Difficulties

[aychen222]

So I have had 2 males die on me for no apparent cause. There is plenty of ventilation and space, and I didn't mist one because I thought they were from a dry arid region. That one mismolted so I started misting the other one 2 times a week. That one has just dropped dead, no sign of disease. Anyone else having difficulty raising this species?

 

[Rick]

The genus ranges from the Pacific NW down to arid southern Cali, AZ, etc. So I don't believe their entire range is arid by any means. I got in a pair a couple months ago and both dropped dead after about four days. In the past those I had did fine with a daily misting. I never have had more than a couple so breeding was never possible.

 

[aychen222]

I've only got a female left and she is doing great. I specifically got 2 males for her so she would get bred

 

[Rick]

Probably the reason we never see these in culture for any length of time. My preserved ones are doing great though!