Not been on here for quite a while so I think a little update is needed....not really bugs but I'm still their dad ignore temporary cage set up.....meet Salt & Peppery new babies #ratdad #ratslivesmatter #ratlove

#BDFB #deathfeigningbeetles #bugdad #inverts #invertebrates #insects #bugs #exoticpets #shenanigans looks like someone's getting amorous with the ladies this evening haha....maybe I should arrange a breeding substrate for them

#pachnodamarginata #sunbeetle #bugdad #inverts #invertebrates #exoticpets #beetles #bugs #insects These two boys are inseparable haha eating and sleeping together ever since the youngest emerged from his pupae yesterday.

The things I've got to do to make these girls eat...gotta literally put them on the food hence the playing dead #deathfeigningbeetle #beetle #inverts #invertebrates #bugdad #exoticpets

Kept these beauts for months...and now suddenly discover they love apple 🙄 #deathfeigningbeetles #beetles #bugdad #exoticpets #inverts #invertebrates #beasties #fussyeaters

Not great pic but this is my first hatched beetle from grub #bugdad #inverts #beetles #sunbeetles #exoticpets

I could watch her for hours #salmonpinkbirdeatingtarantula #tarantula #bugdad #inverts #exoticpets #invertebrates #bugs

Right so didn't get what I wanted from the pet store....but I found these and couldn't resist (sorry for blurred photos they faster than expected) #blackbeautystickinsect #stickinsect #inverts #bugdad #exoticpets #invertebrates #pets

Such a messy eater my baby girl #salmonpinkbirdeater #tarantula #bugdad #inverts #invertebrates #invertebrate #exoticpets

So lost all my Indian stick insects, they were never very healthy to start with not sure what the issue was. But this little soldier just appeared in a beetle enclosure so she's being pampered and hopefully survives #indianstickinsect #bugdad #exoticpets #stickinsect #cute #lifewillfindaway

What a way to eat!!! #sunbeetle #Pachnodamarginata #inverts #breedingprogram #bugdad #bugs #insect #invertebrates #exoticpets #sunbeetles #pets

Not had much to report recently enjoy on my beasties but got another batch of these bad boys #sunbeetlepupae #sunbeetle #exoticpets #bugdad #inverts #invertebrates #insects #lifecycle can't wait for my colony to lift off

It's been months of waiting....and here they are my little beauts!!!!! Sun beetle grubs are pupating #beetles #inverts #sunbeetles #sunbeetle #bugdad #exoticpets

My 3 babies #deathfeigningbeetles exploring their new enclosure. #inverts #beetles #bugdad #exoticpets just wait until they meet their new tank mate....eeeeek photos to come

Pet shop had another feeder grub pupated in the feeder tubs so brought home a very cheap friend for my lone sun beetle....while we wait for the 30 grubs I bought over a 6 week period to pupate #sunbeetles #inverts #grubs #invertebrates #bugdad #exoticpets

Thirsty Girl #bluedeathfeigningbeetle #beetles #inverts #invertebrates #bugdad

Three days straight she's done nothing but eat.......she's never this ravenous...... Just love watching my babies #tarantula #salmonpinkbirdeatingtarantula #inverts #arachnids #tarantulas #invertebrates #bugdad

Even the feeder bugs are fascinating to watch #Inverts #invertebrates #feedercrew #crickets #bugs #bugdad (sorry bout the dogs barking haha)

Not the right way to do it so I've been told but when you got a fussy eater that's scared of her own prey this is the only way....(My opinion having kept this beastie for 6 or so years #salmonpinkbirdeater #tarantula #fussyeater #exoticpets #bugdad

Ignoring the wires and mess lol critter corner is growing slowly lol (also ignore the cider I'm making) #inverts #tropicalfish #tarantula #exoticpets #invertabrates #beetles #myownheaven

Still just SunnyB..No baby beetles emerged yet #sunbeetle #beetles #invert #invertebrates #inverts #bugdad #exoticpets #bugs

"Ara" was due a new set up now she's getting to be a beast of a girl.....she's out exploring her new surroundings bless her... #salmonpinkbirdeater #salmonpinkbirdeatingtarantula #tarantula #exotocpets #bugdad #inverts #invertebrates

Misting the tank woke up title man up and I think he was happy to see some fresh ivy 😂 #giantspinystickinsect #invert #inverts #invertebrates #bugdad #bugs #exoticpets

SunnyB (my tester beetle) is active today....can't wait for the grubs to pupate then hatch as she seems happy in the enclosure she's living in with Isopods and stick insects.... #sunbeetle #beetle #invert #invertebrates #inverts #bugs #petdad #exoticpets

And so it begins #breeding #beetles #deathfeigningbeetle #inverts #invertebrates #exoticpets #circleoflife

I can and I will climb this glass....bless him 💖 #deathfeigningbeetle #inverts #invert #invertebrates #beetles #bugdad #exoticpets #petdad #bugs

Not the best photo but only one I've got since her last moult.....my stunning little #suntiger sling, fast and not very friendly haha. #tarantula #invert #inverts #bugs #exoticpets #arachnid #bugdad #petdad #tarantulasling

Not too sure what's wrong with Stephan (giant spiny stick insect juvenile) all temps are correct, humidity correct...maybe shes due to shed I dunno.... Just seems fatigued 😕 #stickinsects #stickinsect #giantsspinystickinsect #bugdad #bugs #inverts #invertebrates #exoticpets

So bad bug dad here accidentally sprayed one of my blue death feigning beetles while dampening the corner for eggs to be laid....oopsie.... 🙄 #bluedeathfeigningbeetle #beetles #inverts #bugs #insect #bugdad #learningfrommistakes

I know I keep post photos of this trio but they really are fascinating to me..and will be naming them shortly hahav #beetles #bluedeathfeigningbeetles #inverts #invertabrates #bugdad #exoticpets #bugs #petdad

This is why I don't have a man......All my creepies are sorted but Ara isn't happy since her moult.....she's sulking #inverts #tarantula #bugdad #exoticpets

Cannot get over how beautiful they are #deathfeigningbeetle #beetle #invert #inverts

Can't breed from her/him but was the only one in the shop and for £2 I'm happy to take it home #inverts #sunbeetle #bugdad #exoticpets #baby #cute #insects #inverts

Last post had no tags :( #sumbeetles #beetles #grubs #exoticpets #bugdad

Bought some sun beetles also today...well the grubs of.....they in my bioactive set up

So I've treated myself to a bit of death ....3 blue death feigning beetles #inverts #beetles #beetle #exoticpets #invertdad #petdad #gayasfuck

So Ara has finally moulted and for the first time ever I've got a clean enough moult to sex for sure......I knew it all along she's my girl not my boy.... (Inside abdomen of moult) #tarantulas #salmonpinkbirdeater #moult #exoticpets #invert #inverts #invertebrates #petdad

So cause of a small..(rather big) gnat issue I've decided to make a mesh lid to better help circulate the air....let's see if this gets rid of the buggers... #bioactive #invert #inverts #stickinsects #stickinsect #exoticpets #poshproblems

She is a diva.....the pics where not lies #mycat #divacat #brokencat #unconfitionallove #catstepdad

Never known a cat literally lift her leg for belly rubs...any other cat I've owned would attack at the thought of it......she's so affectionate (needy ahem) and at 12 years old too! Love my Kiki!!! #catstepdad #adoptedcat #blackcat #blackcats #housepanther #unconditionallove #catstaff

When boredom takes over so you end up setting up your slings enclosure (4"X4") like a large enclosure..p.s yes I did use old ear stretchers for tunnels haha. #tarantulasling #inverts #invert #bugs #salmonpinkbirdeater #babyspid #arachnid #upcycle #tarantula #exoticpets

WARNING!!! You will all bore of my bugs! She's so big now since her latest moult just had to post an update.... #inverts #invert #bugs #stickinsect #giantspinystickinsect #bioactive #exoticpets

Lovely morning ...think it's a day in nature for me today.... #teignmouth #devon #nature #naturelover #lovelife

Always 💖 Don't make me tap the sign

Malaysian Leaf Katydid, (Ancylecha fenestrata) I won't lie...I'm in love!!!! What a fascinating and beautiful creature!!!! One for the wish list..!! #inverts #katydids #invert #katydid #bugs #pets #insects #bioactive #exoticpets

Scientists say more than 9,000 non-marine invertebrate species have gone extinct in Australia since Europeans arrived in 1788.

Not the best photos but if you look closely you can see the egg sack she's carrying...it'll soon be time to upgrade to a larger bioactive set up. Especially if the giant spiny and the Indian stick insects start to lay too. #inverts #isopods #bugs #pets #circleoflife #happyplace

#ArtAdventCalendar today is this roly poly adventure from 2022! Something a bit whimsical and fun #Art #RolyPoly #isopod #DigitalArt #Bugs #NatureArt

My Dairy Cow Isopods have bred successfully....I know it's not difficult but still really pleased to see my bioactive set up is flourishing. #invert #inverts #isopods #bioactive #dairycowisopods #bugs

OH NO Big SCARY CRICKET!!! HELP ME!!!! She is like constantly, scared of her own food...5 years of. This ove had to endure....love her but she's a nightmare...and yes she's close to moult in about 3 months but will eat again first #fussyeater #pets #inverts #tarantulas #spiderdad #invertdad #nature