My new Amblypygids

[papilio_]

This is one of my Heterophrynus batesii nymphs, which I just received a few days ago. Native to the Amazon, the forelegs (longer than the others, structured and functioning much like antennae) typically reach about a two-foot span, so in terms of legspan these are the world's largest arachnids. Though sometimes called whipspiders or whipscorpions they are neither spiders nor scorpions and are entirely harmless to humans.

Right now these babies look like daddy-longlegs from some alien world, the body length is about 3/8-inch but the "antennae" already span nearly three inches. I wish they stayed this cute as they get big!

 

[Salmonsaladsandwich]

So are these bigger than Damon species?

 

[papilio_]

So are these bigger than Damon species?

Yes, these are the largest. The adults are of course quite spindly, though not quite so much as they are at this stage.

Check out this thread, some exceptional photos of an adult! http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showthread.php?270445-Heterophrynus-batesii