Insects, Spiders, Etc.

A wasp might sting you, but you can’t say you weren’t warned! Wasps have bright colors to caution that they do have a dangerous side. This insect introduction makes it safe for beginning… More →

Did you know most slugs have eyes on the tips of their tentacles? These slimy, no-shell creatures like to eat plants and live in damp environments. Trails of slime indicate that slugs have… More →

Blending in with their surroundings, praying mantises easily grab prey with their spiny front legs. These insects enjoy munching on grasshoppers, spiders, and even small birds and lizards!… More →

With their notorious red spot and black body, black widow spiders have venom stronger than a rattlesnake’s. Ever wonder why “widow” is in their name? After mating, females liquefy and eat… More →

At large on every continent, ticks feed on blood. Using their front legs, they attach to the skin of their victims and cling on tight. Ticks are mostly found in fields and forests and can… More →

Unlike the name suggests mealworms are not worms. These insects are the larvae of darkling beetles! In this early stage of life, mealworms clean up after others. They scavenge for leftovers,… More →

These critters inhabit the dark, damp corners of the world. They live underneath rocks, logs, and leaves. When disturbed, you may see a wave-like motion of legs, or perhaps smell the… More →

Scorpions are about as adaptable as they come. Able to slow its metabolism rate, they can survive on one meal per year if food is scarce. Such skill promotes survival in even the toughest… More →

Packed with less of a punch than a tiny honeybee, tarantula bites are merely harmless to humans. Their large, fuzzy bodies and legs send some squirming, but these bugs are misunderstood. Get… More →

This one-hundred-legged insect has been around for nearly 400 million years. Creepy crawly centipedes share roots with lobsters, shrimp, and crayfish. Scurry along in this informative title… More →

Beware of their bite! Equipped to harm plants, animals, and people, fire ants are aggressive. Victims will tell you their bite stings and leaves a noticeable mark. Anything that disturbs a… More →

Hailing from the island of Madagascar, these bugs are unique. Complete with horns for courting and holes for hissing, the roaches are sure to creep you out. Thankfully, hissing cockroaches… More →