Invertebrates
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Species will include:
Mantis
Scorpions
Millipedes
Isopods
Cockroaches
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Jumping Spiders
Jumping spiders are popular for their small size, cute appearance, and interactive behaviour. They are relatively low-maintenance, requiring feeding 1-2 times per week and daily spraying for humidity. They will require an escape-proof, well ventilated glass or acrylic enclosure with plenty of decor. Jumping spiders are often handled and can build solid relationships with their owners.
Pros: Low maintenance, inexpensive, handleable.
Cons: Their lifespan is only 1.5~ years, and buying them young risks them not surviving to adulthood.
Tarantulas
There are many species of tarantula commonly kept in the pet trade, varying in colour, size, temperament, price, lifespan, and difficulty. Typically, 'New World' tarantulas (Western hemisphere) are better suited for beginner keepers due to their calm, predictable behaviour, less dangerous venom, and their fuzziness. 'Old Worlds' tarantulas (Eastern hemisphere) are often sought out by experienced keepers due to their vibrant appearances. Old Worlds tend to be fast moving, defensive, unpredictable, and can have much more potent venom- making them better suited for knowledgeable and experienced individuals.
Some 'beginner' species include Mexican red knee, Chilean rose, Chaco golden knee, and the curly hair. These are typically more docile and hardy, moving slower and thriving in a slightly larger temperature and humidity ranges.
Tarantulas do not take up as much space as most other pets, requiring enclosures which mimic their natural habitats - including factors such as humidity, temperature, substrate, and burrowing/hiding/climbing areas. While each species will have its own specific requirements for each of these, there are often similarities within different terrestrial (ground-dwelling) species, and within different arboreal (tree-dwelling) species. All tarantulas are fed live insects.
Pros- Generally low-maintenance, take up little space.
Cons -
Can be fast and unpredictable, with medically significant venom. Will likely require multiple enclosure upgrades as they grow.
Stick Insects
Many stick insect species are kept by hobbyists due to their easy and inexpensive requirements, as well as the large variety of colours, shapes, and sizes available. Most suitably kept in a mesh container, stick insects thrive on a leaf-only diet. Commonly kept species include Indian stick insects, jungle nymphs, black beauties, giant pricklies, and thorny devils. Most species are completely harmless, making them suitable for handling- although some can pinch with their legs if feeling threatened.
Pros: Low maintenance, inexpensive, handleable.
Cons: Can pinch with their legs, requires frequent leaf-changes in their enclosure.
Millipedes
Millipedes come in a variety of sizes, ranging from 3-30cm depending on the species. They can be colourful, handleable, and impressive invertebrates. As they eat decaying plant matter, they will not require an expensive or complex diet. They require a humid substrate with decor to hide under. Depending on the species and sex, millipedes can live 1.5-12 years.
Some commonly kept species include giant African train, fire, ivory, cherry leg titan, and Cameroon rosy leg.
Pros- Generally low-maintenance, can live for a long time.
Cons -
Can require a large horizontal space.
Stick Insects
Many stick insect species are kept by hobbyists due to their easy and inexpensive requirements, as well as the large variety of colours, shapes, and sizes available. Most suitably kept in a mesh container, stick insects thrive on a leaf-only diet. Commonly kept species include Indian stick insects, jungle nymphs, black beauties, giant pricklies, and thorny devils. Most species are completely harmless, making them suitable for handling- although some can pinch with their legs if feeling threatened.
Pros: Low maintenance, inexpensive, handleable.
Cons: Can pinch with their legs, requires frequent leaf-changes in their enclosure.