April

Tarantulas are given a bad rap. They can actually be very gentle creatures, you just have to care for them right! I remember the first time I saw a live …

Guinea pigs are very adventurous eaters, from fruits to vegetables, and everything in between. Did you know that guinea pigs enjoy eating grass? This may be dried grass (hay) or …

What are Isopods? Also known as woodlice or pill bugs, isopods are small land crustaceans that consume dead organic matter, making them an important part of the ecosystem. The name …

Scientists estimate that there are about 10,000 species of isopods in the world. On land, you will find small isopods in damp and protected areas like under logs, rocks, garden …

Who doesn’t like the sight of roly poly tanks in their home? Isopods, or roly poly bugs, are cute creatures that can amaze you and your visitors. If you want …

Pillbugs are interesting arthropods that can grace your terrarium. When you properly care for your bugs, they will flourish in the tank and amaze everyone who looks at them. But …

If you live on a farm or a suburban area with a backyard and spacious land, chances are, you have encountered millipedes crawling around on the ground or inside your …

If you ever wander around your backyard or garden, chances are, you have found a sow bug or woodlouse under old bricks, wooden planks, dead plants, and in other moisturized …

Some types of frogs hibernate. As it gets cold, these frogs begin to slow down. They bury themselves deep into the ground, let the cold freeze them, and sleep until …

I know what you’re all thinking. You’re very apprehensive about getting that pet tarantula your daughter wants or having one crawling up your arm at the nature center show. You …