Notes From the Lab: Amblypygids
You’re not looking at an alien. This is Phrynus marginemaculatus, a species of amblypygid native to southern Florida, Cuba and the Bahamas. Amblypygids... Continue Reading
Notes From the Lab: Socotra Island Blue Baboon Tarantula
Phew! What a mouthful! Our Socotra Island Blue Baboon tarantula slings (that’s “spiderlings” for the non-hobbyists) are the newest edition to... Continue Reading
Notes from the Lab: Desert Hairy Scorpion
It’s time to meet another member of the arachnid class: Hadrurus arizonensis, the desert hairy scorpion. These nocturnal desert dwellers are the largest scorpion... Continue Reading
Notes from the Lab: Bess Beetles
This week I want to introduce you to our small herd of Odontotaenius disjunctus, or Bess Beetles! These ground-dwelling, social insects belong to... Continue Reading
Notes from the Lab: Goliath Bird-eating Tarantula
This week, we’re talking about everyone’s favorite tarantula: Polly, the Goliath Birdeater! Polly is easily one of MBHI’s most popular animals,... Continue Reading
Notes from the Lab: Domino Roach
When you think of cockroaches, “cute” isn’t usually the first word that comes to mind. Yet that is how Therea petiveriana, or the... Continue Reading
Notes from the Lab: Vietnamese Walking Stick
Medauroidea extradentata. You know them, you love them. Chances are, if you’ve spent any time with us, you’ve held them. The Vietnamese... Continue Reading
Notes from the Lab: Two-Spotted Assassin Bugs
This week I want to introduce you to our own Deadly Viper Assassination Squad: Platymerus biguttatas or, the Two-Spotted Assassin Bug. If you... Continue Reading