Pet Insects

How to Breed Mealworms

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There are many reasons people breed mealworms, which are the larvae of the darkling beetle. They are an excellent food source for pet reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, fish and birds. Mealworms are simple to breed but you do need to give them ... more »

How to Care for a Desert Millipede

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A Desert Millipede is a member of the orthoporus species. Orthoporus ornatus, commonly known as the Arizona Desert Millipede, is one of the most popular of this type. It is a good choice to keep as it is quite common in the southwestern United ... more »

How to Determine the Gender of a Grasshopper

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Many people have wondered if a grasshopper is a male or female at least one time in their lives. There is a specific way to determine the gender of a grasshopper. However, grasshoppers are very delicate and you must handle them gently when ... more »

How to Care for a Pet Insect

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Predatory insects tend to be fastidious groomers. Mites pose the greatest problem to good insect hygiene. Preventative maintenance should be practiced, and progressively more drastic solutions are available should an infestation occur. The ... more »

How to Know if a Pet Insect is Sick

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Part of taking care of your pet is knowing if it is feeling well. With most animals this is relatively simple since they have physiology somewhat similar to a human. This isn't so with insects. Various species of insects can get different ... more »

How to Breed Feeder Roaches

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Reptile owners can save money while creating a biology project for the kids by breeding feeder roaches, instead of buying crickets and other insects to feed pet lizards, snakes, toads and turtles. Although there are many different varieties of ... more »

How to Care for a Mealworm

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If you intend to raise mealworms as food for pet birds or if you're involved in a school project involving raising mealworms, you'll need to know how to care for them. While mealworms don't require extensive care, there are some things you will ... more »

How to Clean Up After a Pet Insect

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Maintaining a healthy environment for your pet insect is very important to its welfare. Keeping the pet's container clean is the best way to insure the good health of your pet. With most pet insects this is relatively simple. Colony pets ... more »

How to Sell a Pet Insect

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If you are breeding insects and have the desire to sell some of them, then the market for your product is wide open. Whether you wish to sell bait insects, pest-control insects or pet insects, there is a thriving market for these products. Read ... more »

How to Care for a Pet Hissing Cockroach

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If you've decided to branch out and try a pet insect, one smart choice is a hissing cockroach. While they may be related to the common cockroach, they are wingless, tidy, and slow. Follow these steps to care for them... more »

How to Care for Giant African Millipedes

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Anyone who wants a pet that is easy to care for should consider a giant African millipede. This many-legged critter does not need to be walked or have its litter changed on a regular basis, making it a perfect first-time pet. Keep reading to find ... more »

How to Spin a Spider Web

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One of nature's most beautiful and fragile creations is the spider web. We see them everywhere and probably take them completely for granted, never wondering how on earth they were made. Spider webs are like works of art. There are different ... more »

How to Catch a Butterfly

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There are more than 200,000 species of butterflies in the World. The largest is the Queen Alexandra Birdwing with a 12" wingspan. The smallest is from Papua, New Guinea called the Pygmy Blue. The type of butterflies you'll see will depend on ... more »

How to Find a Snail

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Snails are extremely fickle creatures and ultra sensitive to weather conditions and plant life. While they appear without warning, you can track a snail down if you know which signs to look for... more »

How to Play With a Pet Insect

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There is a large variety of insects that can be kept as pets. Each species would have a unique set of requirements for safe handling and playing techniques. Some insects are not at all suited for handling due to their size (such as ant colonies) ... more »

How to Raise Praying Mantises

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Praying mantises are great for your garden, and can make for an unusual pet. I will teach you how to obtain egg cases, hatch young mantises, and raise them as pets or as a natural and eco-friendly way to rid your garden of invasive insects... more »

How to Breed a Pet Insect

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Observing how butterflies, the praying mantis, cockroaches and other insects raise their young is not something everyone has the chance to do. Breeding insects can be an educational experience as well as a financially rewarding one. Certain types ... more »

How to Catch a Grasshopper

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Catching a grasshopper is harder than it sounds. With two different sets of eyes that allow a grasshopper to see forwards, backwards, and sideways at the same time, these insects are able to move quickly to avoid being caught... more »

How to Groom a Pet Insect

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Grooming an insect varies widely by species, but some generalizations can be made. Also, grooming tips for arachnids (spiders and scorpions) will be included, although arachnids are not true insects. The following steps will help you groom these ... more »

How to Make an Ant Habitat out of a Pencil Sharpener

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An ant farm or ant habitat is an excellent project for kids and is tons of fun to make. If you're considering becoming an ant farmer, creating a mini ant habitat from a plastic pencil sharpener and some backyard roughage is a wonderful (and ... more »

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