Tyson, if I had a spare $800 (and the space to put the viv ) then I'd rip your hand off mate! I contacted you via tradeMe regarding the formation of the rocks, so thanks for the hints
Best of luck with the sale.
Cheers,
Adam.
Tricky one.
You either trust the breeders/sellers competence in sexing, or you learn to do it yourself and attempt to do so before buying.
They'll need to be at least 12 weeks old (16 weeks is better), however there's still an element of risk involved
If you haven't already then start searching the net for guides etc.
They're an Australian roach, first recorded here in Gisborne - hence the name. It can be found in North Island and the very top of South Island.
I'd like to get in touch with anyone who has an established feeder colony of any roaches.
Sources:
http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/pest-and ... -cockroach
http://nzbiodiversity.com/species/Dryma ... vitta.html
http://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/resea ... p?Bu_Id=76
Thought I'd dig this thread up and show you guys a few of my pics back from when I kept Tarantulas in UK.
(images clickable for full size)
Avicularia versicolor
Pterinochilus chordatus
Brachypelma smithi (check out the leg regeneration)
Xenesthis immanis
Unknown - found here in NZ, approx. 5cm total leg span - I think it's somekind of large Wolf Spider :-?