The Devil’s Flower Mantis (Idolomantis diabolica) is a beautiful mantis species native to Africa. This species is famed for its large size, beautiful colors, and unique appearance, all of which make them highly desired among insect collectors. However, while this species is definitely beautiful, its stunning appearance does come with a price tag. They’re among … Read more
The Orchid Mantis is a beautiful mantis species native to the forests of Southeast Asia. They’re most well known for their stunningly beautiful pink and white appearance which resembles an orchid. In addition, they’re famous for their incredible speeds which they use to grab their prey. As a result of their beautiful appearance and interesting … Read more
The Spiny Flower Mantis (Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii) is a beautiful and eccentric mantis species from the east of South Africa. Known for its precious patterns and its wings with a spiral pattern resembling an eye, it comes in many tones depending on the environment. Its naturally aggressive temperament and difficult breeding circumstances make the Spiny Flower … Read more
The Ghost Mantis (Phyllocrania Paradoxa) is an enigmatic mantis species native to the African continent and Madagascar. This species is quite popular in the insect-keeping hobby. It usually displays dark brown colors from greenish to light brown depending on the environment and humidity. It’s known for being one of the few species that can sustain … Read more
Tarantulas are fascinating animals that come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. There are over 800 unique tarantula species, so there’s a lot of diversity when it comes to these interesting arachnids. Some of these spiders are quite tiny, but others grow to gargantuan sizes of over 11 inches! With so many different … Read more
Scorpions are interesting animals, and many people do not know all that much about them. For instance, have you ever wondered when these arachnids are most active? It turns out that scorpions are most active at night, meaning they’re nocturnal animals. However, that doesn’t tell the whole story. You see, there’s a reason for pretty … Read more
The Chinese Mantis (Tenodera sinensis) is one of the most popular pets amongst the Mantid species. They’re big, easy to take care of, and easy to find, which makes them readily available for people who want to keep one as a pet. Also, just like many other mantis species, they’re a fantastic sight of elegance … Read more
The Carolina Mantis (Stagmomantis Carolina) is a beautiful Mantis species native to the American continents. It’s a stunning insect with patterns that help it resemble a twig or a branch. They’re commonly used as pest control since, unlike the Chinese Mantis, the Carolina Mantis isn’t invasive; however, they’re also often kept as interesting pets. One … Read more
Darkling Beetles (Zophobas morio) are popular in and out of the hobby, but not for their role as pets. Their larvae are often used to feed insect-eating pets such as reptiles and tarantulas. Chances are that you’ll recognize them as larvae and not beetles; however, they make ideal pets once they grow to be adults. … Read more
Most people think about little garden dwellers when they hear the word beetle. However, they are amazing animals that come in a great variety of shapes, colors, and sizes. Some of them make great pets, thanks to their amazing appearances and behaviors. They’re very interesting to observe, and some can even be handled quite easily. … Read more