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Well, not really. We try to create an environment that allows them the longest, most comfortable life. I'm not familiar with the others, but at least with veileds, they typically only live a couple years in their natural habitat partly because it has rather harsh seasons. To mimic the wet/dry...

Here's a photo I just took & the metadata for it: I used just a regular 18-55mm kit lens. Your lighting situation will be different than mine so these values probably won't work for you, but I hope it at least gives you an idea of where to start :) edit: I should also add that I used the...

Overexposed photos are usually the result of a shutter speed too slow or an aperture/f-stop too wide (or both). Generally, for well-lit environments, you need to adjust shutter speed and aperture inversely to zero in on your preferred exposure. Fast shutter speed (lets in less light) with wider...

Size aside, a humid enclosure with live plants will eventually collect water in the bottom. You need a drainage layer (1"+ of coarse, non-absorbent material) or no substrate at all to avoid creating a moldy, mushy, bacteria-laden swamp of a floor! As for size, think of how large he'll be as an...

Oh good, not mites! Just part of a new ecosystem establishing itself :)

I'd remove any plant they seem to be concentrated around before they spread further. I've never dealt with them in a terrarium setting, so I'm not sure what would be safe to treat the plant with if it's going back in... dish-soapy water might help, but it's not terribly effective by itself...

Could the web possibly be from spider mites? A google search should bring up what to look for- they can be quite the pest if they get out of control!

Oh gosh this thread makes me emotional ? I'm so glad you were able to do right by him, what an awful life he had before. Thank you for the update!

Here's a method I've used in ponds and aquariums over the last several years- thought I'd go ahead and try it on styrofoam backgrounds, too, since I've thought about doing so in the past! Just an old wire hanger, and extra pot, and a pair of pliers. Straighten the hanger, make a U through two...

Hmmm it doesn't look like a lighting thing (unless it was recently introduced from a different environment & is adjusting), it looks like either a moisture or nutrient issue. Either way, it's probably worth repotting in fresh soil with a thick layer of clay pebbles in the bottom (I'd make it...

Pothos can certainly live in water, but issues arise when soil is introduced to that soggy environment! It suffocates the roots and promotes fungal growth, ultimately resulting in root rot. Sometimes drainage alone isn't enough if the plant is repeatedly watered before the soil is able to dry...

If he's anything like mine, the plants won't stand a chance ? The fresh green baby growth is my girl's favorite part, so the plants never get the opportunity to grow!