There are six groups that make up invertebrate species. Sponges, corals, sea urchins, and stars are just a few examples of this category. This area includes poriferans (sponges), cnidarians (sea jellies and coral) echinoderms (such as sea urchin or starfish), mollusks such as octopuses, snails, and clams; annelids: worms; arthropods which include insects like spiders or lobsters
Flower mantises are one of the most beautiful and intriguing insects in the world. With their delicate features and colorful wings, they’re a sight to behold. But these creatures are more than just pretty faces; they’re also fierce predators. In…
Our quick and easy beginner’s guide to praying mantis pet-keeping gives you an overview of all the things you need for your first mantis and recommendations along the way.
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Whether for managing garden pests or raising them as pets, praying mantises come from eggs laid by their mother in the fall and hatch in the spring. But what else should we know about mantis eggs before buying them to…
If you’re interested in keeping praying mantises as pets, you’ll need to provide them with a suitable habitat. In this guide, we’ll cover what matters and what doesn’t when it comes to creating a praying mantis habitat. We’ll also provide…
Praying mantises are super cool pet insects, but how long can you expect to keep one? From experience and research, we’ve got some answers. On average, praying mantis live 12.6 months in captivity. One of the longest living species is…
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Owning a pet is a great responsibility. Beyond the time and money commitment, there are other considerations such as activity levels, food, and space requirements. Fortunately, owning an insect pet such as a tarantula or scorpion is simpler than caring…
Making the decision to have a pet is kind of a big deal. It requires consideration of your life stage and lifestyle, budget, climate and space available in order to find the right pet for your circumstances and your personality….
When you are raising a pet that feeds on fruit flies or other types of flies, making your own fruit fly culture is a great way to save money and ensure a missed delivery doesn’t keep your pet from getting…
Snails are the perfect pets for those who want to enjoy the company of their pet without having to provide hours of care for its needs. They’re low maintenance, and will happily eat most types of food that are placed…
Snails are found all around the world and there are over 800 different species of snails. Some are small, like the garden snail, and some can be bigger than your hand! If you have snails as pets, you may find…