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Amblypygid - Paraphrynus mexicanus
Copyright © 2007 Jillian H. Cowles

Amblypygid - Paraphrynus mexicanus
near Sabino Canyon, Pima County, Arizona, USA
June 24, 2007
Size: body size 1.5 cm
Found in a garage that was being remodeled

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Contributed by Jillian H. Cowles on 3 January, 2008 - 11:59am
Last updated 3 January, 2008 - 9:11pm

Lucky dog!
What a cool find! I'm very jealous! Wonderfuly photos too! I can't believe it stood still that long, they're supposed to be faster than all out!
… Will Chatfield-Taylor, 3 January, 2008 - 12:29pm

 
Fun Pet
Actually, I've been keeping this guy as a pet since it was captured, and it's pretty calm and cooperative for picture taking. It's molted once, but I don't yet know how to tell if it's an adult or not.
… Jillian H. Cowles, 3 January, 2008 - 1:31pm

 
What do you feed it?
What do you feed it?
… spacecase610, 18 September, 2008 - 3:39pm

 
Ambly Food
It eats mealworms and crickets.
… Jillian H. Cowles, 18 September, 2008 - 9:52pm

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