What do you mean specifically by don't thrive ?!Dwarf Aphonos are great! I really hope hualapi can become readily available in the hobby someday. I've never bred Ts before but I'd like to breed my hualapi someday. I heard from one breeder that palomas don't thrive in captivity, can someone confirm or disprove this?
I don't think that's the case. I personally have never kept them, but they're similar to any other species of Aphonopelma, and the habitat where they are from isn't much, if any, different than the other species. So I see no reason why they wouldn't thrive, unless they are kept incorrectly or such.Dwarf Aphonos are great! I really hope hualapi can become readily available in the hobby someday. I've never bred Ts before but I'd like to breed my hualapi someday. I heard from one breeder that palomas don't thrive in captivity, can someone confirm or disprove this?
I've had a Paloma for over two years that hasn't been my experience. Not to mention two molts.This guy just told me they refuse to eat in captivity and slowly starve to death. That's so sad to hear, I hope somebody out there has had better experiences with em.
I'm surprised they do well on peat, doesn't that retain more moisture?I've had a Paloma for over two years that hasn't been my experience. Not to mention two molts.
It may be do to how they are being kept.
They seem to do better with a mix of native soil and peat. ( that's what I was told and that's what I use).
It's not 100% peat, Arizona soil and peat mixed together.I'm glad to hear at least a few people are having success with paloma. She's adorable! How long have you had her?
I'm surprised they do well on peat, doesn't that retain more moisture?
Possibly need to find what they eat I. The wild , or what there habitat Is like I’d imagine.This guy just told me they refuse to eat in captivity and slowly starve to death. That's so sad to hear, I hope somebody out there has had better experiences with em.