Pet Insects

Pet reptiles love to eat crickets and mealworms, but purchasing mealworms and crickets can be a hassle--not to mention an unnecessary expense. Raising crickets and mealworms is easy. They breed...

Young praying mantises (called "nymphs") require different care than adults mantises. Once mantis nymphs hatch from their eggs, they resemble smaller versions of the adults. Scientists call this...

Silkworms are interesting insects that make easy pets. They are often kept by teachers as classroom pets, by reptile owners for food, or by those that just find them fascinating. Silkworms are...

The statilia parva mantis is a great pet because it is very docile and small, growing to approximately two inches in length. In the United States, the statilia parva mantis is not released into...

Mealworms are insects that are typically used to feed pets such as lizards, iguana, tropical birds, snakes and fish. You can usually buy mealworms at pet stores or department stores that sell pet...

Whether you are keeping mealworms as bait or to feed to a reptilian pet, you will need to ensure that your mealworms stay alive for as long as possible. In most situations, the proper care and...

Whether you are keeping an ant farm for a science project or for your own enjoyment, you will find that ants are fascinating creatures to watch. They are constantly moving and working to create a...

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...

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....

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...

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...