Damon diadema Feeding

Damon diadema or Tanzanian Tailless Whip Scorpions are unique arachnids. In this video, see my female Damon diadema stalk and capture her prey-a cricket.

[demersm]

Loved this video!!! Your collection and passion are so inspiring. Thank you for sharing what you do

[maxmorris]

Isn't that the thing mad eye moody killed

[owengeo]

OMG I thought those were fake when I saw them in Harry Potter, I had no clue they were real!

[ShaqDarnell]

Ah, YouTube recommended... We meet again.

[ScalpSnatcher]

Imagine being in this cricket's point of view. You are in a dark pitch and suddenly feel some kind of antenaes tickling you.
It was interesting to watch by the way.

[michaelgalmi]

The way you held it and talked about its feeding instincts somehow made it look so much less creepy than it is

[SquooshyCatboy]

ive always loved Whip Spiders.
theyre so cool.
such a miracle of nature.

[moreperuvians]

That thing grabbed the cricket with nothing I actually expected it to

[ajoajoajoaj]

Those feelers look magnificent when folded, almost like a wire art piece. Apparently these are one of only two species of whip spiders known to nurture their young?

[homeschoolie]

She is amazing! I had to watch this a second time on my tv. The way she senses and coaxes the cricket to the perfect position is mind blowing! Thanks for sharing this!

[extremenature]

It’s really funny watching her trying to move the cricket. The cricket didn’t want to budge 😂

[Polenth]

The lighting issue has been a problem with some of my critters too... they don't appreciate daylight photography. Glad you caught a moment where she ignored the light.

[tthtonekid]

Came here after seeing a picture on fb. Absolutely fascinating creature.

[drteddy]

These animals are one of the most scary looking in the world imo, thanks for this video! Very interesting.

[megaKstudios]

This channel is so cool, I have an Arizona mantis right now as my pet and I hope to care for more bugs in the future :) they are some of the most interesting and under appreciated animals

[atreyuprincipalh]

You Sir are a great presenter God Bless You and Your wonderful creatures

[Commanderfox]

Idk why I thought this was Harry Potter related.

[JTBReptiles]

Absolutely fascinating... what peculiar animals! The continual alien tapping of the antenniform legs is truly amazing.

[chaddfrancis]

I never knew I needed this video, until you gave it to me.

[ztesch]

Very nice footage! What did you feed her when she was a whipling? I have a small Damon diadema. Im still having a little trouble feeding her.