Invertebrates

Invertebrates covers the wide variety of spineless pets kept in herpetoculture today. Such as arachnids, centipedes, and millipedes.


Reptile Enclosure Size | Selection Tips

Authored by Eric Roscoe of Madison Area Herpetological Society  Reptile Enclosure Sizing A common question often posted on Internet and social media, particularly by those new to reptile keeping, is “which reptile(s) should I get/or are suitable for which sized enclosures?” This will of course depend on many factors. How much space one has, each species’ potential […]


Mealworm Breeding

Mealworm Breeding Authored by Bolverk Loddfafnir, of Ragnarok Reptiles. I am breeding mealworms for my reptile collection, due to the requests of others, I have decided to write a small guide about how  I establish a self-sustaining mealworm breeding project. This is only ONE way to do it. It’s also the way that works best […]


Mexican redknee Tarantula | Brachypelma smithi

Invertebrate Interests is authored & photographed by Lillie Nyte of Inverts Unlimited  Mexican redknee Tarantula | Brachypelma smithi General Description Synonyms: Euathlus smithi. Eurypelma smithi, Mygale smithi Common name(s): Mexican redknee Keeper experience: Beginner Adult size: 5+ inch leg span Growth rate: Slow to medium (Males reach maturity in 4 – 5 years, Females in […]

Mexican Redknee Tarantula brachypelma smithi