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Location: VIC, Australia. Anything suggested to assist the caterpillar or just let nature take its course?

From my limited entomological knowledge I think this is a Firey Skipper, but that might be incorrect.

Hello friends! I'm lacking any comprehensive guides to keeping silverfish at home in a controlled environment. I absolutely ADORE those little critters, and I want to provide them with the best habitat available. I've had experiences with keeping them as pets: I had a plastic container with some pieces of cardboard and paper scattered around — little places for them to hide, also a source of the yummy cellulose. I was trying to replicate the household environment, because (from what I've read) this is where they thrive. I had no plants nor substrates in their little container, since I have no idea what natural materials they prefer. I fed them with sugar, grains, dough. I also sprayed a bit of water on the paper to keep their enclosure moist, because apparently they like that too. Unfortunately the colony started dying out, and I haven't figured out why. My only guess is that the temperature killed them?? I kept the container under my desk, in the dark, just the way they like. But I think it was too cold for them down there, paired with the frequent water sprays.

I want to try to have them as pets again, so I'm asking for advice!! Any advice is appreciated!!! I'm really wondering if they would appreciate a terrarium with actual plants inside..

Also another question: can I keep silverfish in the same enclosure with Giant African Millipedes, Glomeridas and Isopods? I'm worried my little silverfish pals might become a prey for the rest of the residents.

And question number three (this one goes to you, gastropod enthusiasts): can I include a slug or a snail in the aforementioned environment? Perhaps some molluscan fellow who eats only plant based food?

Thanks!!!! :з

If looks could kill!!

(I live in Orange County,California for ID request) I have these tiny almost microscopic grey mite like bugs that seem to be coming in the door cracks from the outside. Most are smaller than this. This is the absolute best picture I can get. They are swarming my hermit crab tank into the 10s and 100s of thousands. I cannot get rid of them because they keep coming in even after redoing my tank. What are these bugs that are ruining my life????

okay so hi everyone i’m so sorry if it’s not place to ask questions but i honestly don’t know where to ask so i for very long time wanted to have a centipede,and now when i finally got the money,i started searching,and i can’t find any shops that deliver to my country..?So maybe anyone knows any online shops that ship to Europe? I would literally do anything to get one,i’m not even talking about the breeds,first i need to know if it’s even possible to get one shipped at my country:(((

Title says it all

the spider fell out of my hair and i’ve never seen it before. (VIC australia)

I’ve been recently wanting a little jumping spider but I have no idea where to start, where to go, a proper enclosure…I need help from experienced friends :)