Critter Cave Canada

08/23/2026

Today is day 58 of incubation and the first childreni baby is out! One had pipped yesterday by the time I had returned home from work, another pipped overnight. 7 more to go! This one was out in a hurry! These babies are much larger than the perthensis babies too. So much pattern compared to the adults. Can't wait for the rest to emerge!      

07/21/2026

Today is day 47 since Cersei laid her clutch and I guess it's time! 4 years in the make and a long wait for eggs this year but they're here! Unfortunately one egg went bad and this little has a birth defect so it hasn't been perfect, but there's still 5 more babies coming that should pip in the next couple days. So excited for these little cuties to come into the world!      

06/26/2026

Big surprise this morning from Tabitha! She was acting weird the last couple nights so I was expecting it after noticing Cersei act similar a few weeks ago. I was hoping for 12 but I'll happily take 9 good eggs with little embryos and zero slugs. In the last picture I compare the children's python eggs to the pygmy python eggs and the difference is surprising, in that there really isnt much difference. Mid to late August and we'll see baby Children's pythons!      

06/22/2026

Oh, to be a little lizard in a tiny green paradise

06/05/2026

Came home from work last night to the most incredible surprise! In the last few days Cersei had finally started using her lay box as a hide instead of hiding underneath it so I knew something was coming but she finally did it! 7 beautiful eggs with 7 beautiful embryos developing inside! No slugs and momma is doing great! 50-60 days and some tiny adorable baby pygmy pythons will enter this world and all of our hearts! Elation only begins to describe how I'm feeling right now!      

05/26/2026

Tabitha shed last night, I guess this is her pre-lay shed? My research suggests eggs should arrive ~23 days after this shed, however we're nearly 3 weeks past that 23 days for Cersei. 🤷‍♂️      

04/21/2026

The anticipation is killing me! Still no shed from this girl but Cersei just shed again this weekend so about 3 weeks now. Both have stopped eating and both behave and appear very gravid. Just lay already!      

03/24/2026

This quite a bit left! Still some cool stuff available!

Hey everyone! Hope your Tuesday is well! The Canada Invertebrate Expo was this past weekend and it was a blast! As always, there are things left over for those of you who couldn't make the show for one reason or another. Lots of arachnids too!!

Armadillidae:
A. sp. "Miyako Pearlescent" - 8/150 x1
A. sp "Salmon" - 8/40 x1

Armadillidium:
A. Granulatum "Granulated" - 12/20 x3

Cristarmadillidium:
C. muricatum "Crystal Pineapple" - 12/40 x7 (second culture 1/2 price)

Cubaris:
C. sp. "Pak Chong Red" - 8/60 x2
C. sp. "Pink Racer Ducky" - 8/80 x1

Helleria:
H. brevicornis "Giant Isopod" - 8/175 x1

Porcellio:
P. dilatatus "Giant Canyon" - 12+/15 x1

Reductoniscus:
R. tuberculatus "Borneo Alligator" - 10/75 x3

Trichorina:
T. tomentosa "Dwarf White" - 12/10 x2

Tarantulas:
Aphonopelma bicoloratum 1/4" x2 - 90
Cyriopagopus albostriatus 3/4" x1 - 75
Grammostola rosea (RCF) 3/4" SOLD!
Iridopelma hirsutum 1" x1 - 90
Ischnofolus jickelii 1/2" x1 - 125
Vitalius chromatus 1" x4 - 35
Nhandu coloratovillosus 1" x1 - 45
Sericopelma rubronitens 1-1/2" x5 - 50

True Spiders:
Sahastata nigra 1/4" SOLD!

Scorpions:
Heterometrus silenus 1" SOLD!

Whip spiders:
Phrynichus dhofarensis 1-1/2" x2 - 100

Supplies:
Critter Crave 75g - 15 x13
Critter Crave 150g - 25 x8
Leca 2l - 5 x7
Leaf litter 1.5oz - 5 x1
Sphagnum moss 2l - 10 x6

Arachnid deals:
Spend 200, get any species under 50 for free!
Spend 300, get any species under 75 for free!
Spend 400, get any species for free!

03/10/2026

Hey everyone! Hope your Tuesday is well! The Canada Invertebrate Expo was this past weekend and it was a blast! As always, there are things left over for those of you who couldn't make the show for one reason or another. Lots of arachnids too!!

Armadillidae:
A. sp. "Miyako Pearlescent" - 8/150 x1
A. sp "Salmon" - 8/40 x1

Armadillidium:
A. Granulatum "Granulated" - 12/20 x3

Cristarmadillidium:
C. muricatum "Crystal Pineapple" - 12/40 x7 (second culture 1/2 price)

Cubaris:
C. sp. "Pak Chong Red" - 8/60 x2
C. sp. "Pink Racer Ducky" - 8/80 x1

Helleria:
H. brevicornis "Giant Isopod" - 8/175 x1

Porcellio:
P. dilatatus "Giant Canyon" - 12+/15 x1

Reductoniscus:
R. tuberculatus "Borneo Alligator" - 10/75 x3

Trichorina:
T. tomentosa "Dwarf White" - 12/10 x2

Tarantulas:
Aphonopelma bicoloratum 1/4" x2 - 90
Cyriopagopus albostriatus 3/4" x1 - 75
Grammostola rosea (RCF) 3/4" SOLD!
Iridopelma hirsutum 1" x1 - 90
Ischnofolus jickelii 1/2" x1 - 125
Vitalius chromatus 1" x4 - 35
Nhandu coloratovillosus 1" x1 - 45
Sericopelma rubronitens 1-1/2" x5 - 50

True Spiders:
Sahastata nigra 1/4" SOLD!

Scorpions:
Heterometrus silenus 1" SOLD!

Whip spiders:
Phrynichus dhofarensis 1-1/2" x2 - 100

Supplies:
Critter Crave 75g - 15 x13
Critter Crave 150g - 25 x8
Leca 2l - 5 x7
Leaf litter 1.5oz - 5 x1
Sphagnum moss 2l - 10 x6

Arachnid deals:
Spend 200, get any species under 50 for free!
Spend 300, get any species under 75 for free!
Spend 400, get any species for free!

02/16/2026

Today was feeding day for everyone and when I went to separate the pygmys I found I couldn't. The children's were separated a couple days ago when I had the chance but these 2 like to really cram themselves in places. This is the first lock I've definitely seen so it's looking hopeful that many baby Antaresia are on the way! So exciting!