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Giant African Millipedes (Archispirostreptus gigas)
-- HUGE (up to 11") & WAY COOL!! They are scavengers so they
eat a variety of fruits and vegetables, along with dry cat or dog food for
a source of protein.
Click here for a Millipede Care Sheet These awesome BUG-Pets make super classroom animals and can assist with many parts of your curriculum. African millipedes are long-lived and safe and easy to handle. They are slow and don't bite. Of course, as with any animal, wash your hands after you handle them. Millipedes may secrete defensive chemicals that you don't want to eat. Warm, soapy water gets it off. $18 plus shipping* |
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Guyana Pink Toe Tarantula (Avicularia avicularia) This is
BUGMAN'S current favorite spider. They are furry, and beautiful and have a
lot of personality - but the good kind of personality. Pink Toes are
arboreal and so will climb around their cage more than most of the ground
spiders (like the Rose Tarantula). They are a little tricky to handle and
will do little jumps as if from branch to branch. you'll want to be
sitting down the first few times you try so it won't hurt itself if you
don't catch it. They can be quite acrobatic!
$22 plus shipping* |
(we'll have our picture up soon -
but here is a
nice photo of
A. avicularia
from Phong's Tarantulas.)
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Chilean Rose Tarantula (Grammastola rosea) -- If you
are going to start out with a tarantula this is the one to get. Rose
Tarantulas are generally calm enough to handle safely and
respectfully and not get hurt. Rose Tarantulas are beautiful, long-lived and very easy to care for.
They eat live crickets and mealworms and need a water dish - that's about
it! Click here for a Tarantula Care Sheet $22 plus shipping* |
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| Tarantulas, like all spiders, can bite. However, short of allergic reactions, a Rose or Pink-Toe Tarantula bite is quite uncommon and not very distressful. It feels like a couple of small bee stings. They also can "throw" the "urticating hairs" on their abdomens. These are minor irritants and can easily be washed off with warm, soapy water. | |
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Emperor Scorpion (Pandinus imperator) -- Many people
are freaked out by scorpions thinking they are all dangerous and will
sting. But these aren't like that - they can be handled fairly safely.
They also look very cool under a blacklight! Emperors will live a couple
years or more in captivity and are very easy to care for.
They eat live crickets and mealworms and need a water dish - that's about
it! Click here for a Scorpion Care Sheet Scorpions can sting and their sting is venomous. However, short of allergic reactions, an Emperor Scorpion sting is quite uncommon and not very distressful. It feels like a strong bee sting. $21 plus shipping* |
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Goliath Birdeater Tarantula (Theraphosa blondi) --
The Goliath is the "biggest spider in the world." These aren't fully
grown, but they are pretty big - most people go "whoa!" They don't like
being handled - this is a show spider. They are large enough and fairly
active and make an impressive display. Click here for a Tarantula Care Sheet Tarantulas, like all spiders, can bite. However, short of allergic reactions, a Goliath bite is uncommon. It feels like a couple of bee stings, but there may be more pain than the average bee sting. Most Goliaths will demonstrate rather aggressively when disturbed. They will put on quite a show even hissing sometimes (of course, this is stressful on the spider so we recommend moderation. $120 plus shipping* |
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* Shipping and Handling varies based on distance and weather. If the temperature in your area is too extreme - hot or cold - shipping may be delayed. We will pack your animals for a safe trip, including any heat or cool packs necessary and small additional charges may be added. We will contact you by email soon after you place your PayPal order to confirm shipping expenses. Live animals are shipped only overnight. |
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