Hercules, the moth of myth
What is Australia’s biggest moth? It’s Hercules. You might know Hercules as the Roman god famed for his strength and heroic deeds, or even from that Disney cartoon with all the songs. You’re remembering right – he’s not a moth in either of those – but there is also a large insect that bears his […]
Backyard egg hunt – minibeast edition!
Many children wake up on Easter morning to discover that a large, hopping visitor has left a number of tasty chocolate eggs hidden around the backyard. In the rush to uncover these bright foil-wrapped delicacies, there’s more than a few eggs that get left behind – and for good reason. These ones belong to the […]
Are you looking at me? How insects see the world
Have you ever felt like you were being watched? Perhaps you were. Insects’ lives break down to some pretty simple rules: eat food, avoid predators, and pass on your genes. They have some useful equipment to help them navigate their world to achieve these lofty goals, among the most obvious of which are their often […]
Pretty in Pink – The Darwin Stick Insect
Who doesn’t love a stick with legs – especially one this stunning? The Darwin Stick Insect (Eurycnema osiris) is one of Australia’s most spectacular stick insect species. As a group, stick insects are known for their amazing ability to camouflage on their food and become almost invisible when they’re not moving. This is where their […]
A guide to buying your first (Australian) tarantula – Part Four: Keeping your tarantula healthy
Here we conclude our four part series on getting your first pet Australian tarantula. If you haven’t already, make sure you catch up the previous blogs in this series, breaking down permits and regulations, types of tarantulas and what to keep in mind when you’re ready to buy. If you’re up to date on your spider blogging, […]
A guide to buying your first Australian tarantula – Part Three: Where to buy and what to watch out for
It’s week three of our four part series on Australian tarantula basics, so if you’re just joining us make sure to check out our previous posts on permits and regulations, and types of tarantulas. If you’re up to speed on your local laws and you’ve got your heart set on a Featherleg or Brush Tarantula (or any […]
A guide to buying your first (Australian) tarantula – Part Two: Types of tarantulas
Welcome back to our four part series on getting your first pet tarantula. Make sure you catch up on last week’s post on permits and regulations if you haven’t already, because this week we’re picking up where we left off and diving straight into the world of tarantula names and varieties. Strap yourselves in, it’s […]
A guide to buying your first (Australian) tarantula – Part One: Do you need a permit?
So you’re ready to take the plunge. Dogs? Been there, done that. Cats? Too mainstream. Octopi? Not enough exoskeleton. You’re ready to get your first tarantula. It’s time to pack your cat carrier and head on down to your local pet shop, and – Wait, definitely wait. In this short four part series, we will […]