Salpidobolus

[Hypoponera]

This is one of my new species. Actually it is an unidentified species. The genus Salpidobolus originates from Indonesia. These guys are supposed to release a defensive fluid that can cause chemical burns! So far I have handled them several times and nothing bad has happened. I have 10 specimens, but all are immatures only 3 to 3 1/2 inches long. They should max out at about 8 inches and get fairly bulky. 

I really like the color! Too bad they spend most of the time under the surface. I have found that they like rotted Sumac wood. 

They are called "Irian Yaya" by European keepers. Don't have a clue why or what it means though.

 

[Hisserdude]

You get a species that supposedly sprays a burning liquid, and you decide to handle it!? :lol:  Very nice species, I hope they do well for you! 

 

[DeadInTheBasement]

You most certainly need to contact me when you get them breeding.

Europeans probably call these "Irian jaya" which is a region in Indonesia though I think it goes by the name West Papua these days. 

"Yaya" was probably just a translating mistake. 

 

[Hypoponera]

You get a species that supposedly sprays a burning liquid, and you decide to handle it!? :lol:  Very nice species, I hope they do well for you! 

Somebody has to do it

I am hopeful that they will be easily bred. I think they are one of the few really bright and colorful species. 

 

[Hypoponera]

You most certainly need to contact me when you get them breeding.

Europeans probably call these "Irian jaya" which is a region in Indonesia though I think it goes by the name West Papua these days. 

"Yaya" was probably just a translating mistake. 

Thanks! I have been wondering where the nickname may have originated. 

I will make certain to let you know if they breed! But that may be a few years down the road.

 

[Sticky]

I would like to know when you have some for sale too.

 

[SDCPs]

These are epic, Mike! wishing you the very best with them!!

 

[Hypoponera]

It has been a long wait... but we have success! The tank is loaded with babies. Seems they have been around for a while as some are dark and fairly long. Oddly, the adults are now commonly found above the surface. And they all like pumpkin!

 

[MantisGirl13]

That is really cool!

- MantisGirl13

 

[Orin]

How big are the adults?

 

[Hypoponera]

How big are the adults?

Not big enough! The males are about 4 1/2" and the females about 5". I was told they would reach 7", but suspect they won't get there. They are a little bulkier then N. americanus.

 

[Arthroverts]

Again, very late to the show, but whatever happened to these specimens@Hypoponera? Or does anyone else know?

Thanks,

Arthroverts

 

[GreenAcresInverts]

It has been a long wait... but we have success! The tank is loaded with babies. Seems they have been around for a while as some are dark and fairly long. Oddly, the adults are now commonly found above the surface. And they all like pumpkin!

They are amazing!