Yippee my velvet mites are here

[Slinkies mum]

Ordered a trio of giant indian velevt mites from Martin Goss and they came today.

They are the funniest, weirdest yet cutest little critters I've ever seen. They look like miniature walking pin cushions.

The pics aren't very good but anyway..





Thanks spider_duck for your help.

[blackbat67]

wow they look so cool!

seems like a fairly simplistic setup, too - are they easy to care for? what do you feed them like? lol

[Slinkies mum]

Originally Posted by blackbat67

wow they look so cool!

seems like a fairly simplistic setup, too - are they easy to care for? what do you feed them like? lol

Had a funny feeling you would like these. They are about the size of a raisin, just need a few inches of damp (not wet) coir/organic compost. They are in the smallest plastic tank and eat anything they can overpower. I've given them springtails but think fruit flies would prob be better. Normal room temp. They cost a fiver for the trio and of course P&P £6.50. Had to pay an extra 40p cos I paid through paypal so £11.90 all together.

[blackbat67]

ooh doesnt seem too bad lol i may look into gettin some in the near future

[macro junkie]

heres a uk species i have in my garden

[joeyboy]

wow Macro that's amazing, aren't they like pin head size? You could take some great pics of cat fleas.

[blackbat67]

are they them money spider things lol, the tiny red things that used to be everywhere on my doorstep lol?

[spider_duck]

Neaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaw theyre so sweeeeeeeeet You're very welcome sugar. Im getting more soon and I cant wait Have fun with yours Their setup is lovely!

[acereptiles]

I need some of these! They're great.

[MarshallDavies]

macro, what lens did you use to take picture? good shot.