How to Sell a Pet Insect
If you are breeding insects and have the desire to sell some of them, then the market for your product is wide open. Whether you wish to sell bait insects, pest-control insects or pet insects, there is a thriving market for these products. Read ... [... more]
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How to Play With a Pet Insect
There is a large variety of insects that can be kept as pets. Each species would have a unique set of requirements for safe handling and playing techniques. Some insects are not at all suited for handling due to their size (such as ant colonies) ... [... more]
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How to Determine the Gender of a Grasshopper
Many people have wondered if a grasshopper is a male or female at least one time in their lives. There is a specific way to determine the gender of a grasshopper. However, grasshoppers are very delicate and you must handle them gently when ... [... more]
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How to Spin a Spider Web
One of nature's most beautiful and fragile creations is the spider web. We see them everywhere and probably take them completely for granted, never wondering how on earth they were made. Spider webs are like works of art. There are different ... [... more]
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How to Care for Giant African Millipedes
Anyone who wants a pet that is easy to care for should consider a giant African millipede. This many-legged critter does not need to be walked or have its litter changed on a regular basis, making it a perfect first-time pet. Keep reading to find ... [... more]
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How to Know if a Pet Insect is Sick
Part of taking care of your pet is knowing if it is feeling well. With most animals this is relatively simple since they have physiology somewhat similar to a human. This isn't so with insects. Various species of insects can get different ... [... more]
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How to Catch a Grasshopper
Catching a grasshopper is harder than it sounds. With two different sets of eyes that allow a grasshopper to see forwards, backwards, and sideways at the same time, these insects are able to move quickly to avoid being caught. Clean a clear glass ... [... more]
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How to Groom a Pet Insect
Grooming an insect varies widely by species, but some generalizations can be made. Also, grooming tips for arachnids (spiders and scorpions) will be included, although arachnids are not true insects. The following steps will help you groom these ... [... more]
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How to Breed a Pet Insect
Observing how butterflies, the praying mantis, cockroaches and other insects raise their young is not something everyone has the chance to do. Breeding insects can be an educational experience as well as a financially rewarding one. Certain types ... [... more]
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How to Care for a Mealworm
If you intend to raise mealworms as food for pet birds or if you're involved in a school project involving raising mealworms, you'll need to know how to care for them. While mealworms don't require extensive care, there are some things you will ... [... more]
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How to Gut Load Crickets for Your Pet Reptile
The biggest challenge of keeping a pet reptile or amphibian can be feeding them quality live food. Crickets are widely available for purchase at pet stores, but they are often feed poorly and lack the nutrition value that your pet requires. Gut ... [... more]
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How to Raise Praying Mantises
Praying mantises are great for your garden, and can make for an unusual pet. I will teach you how to obtain egg cases, hatch young mantises, and raise them as pets or as a natural and eco-friendly way to rid your garden of invasive insects. If ... [... more]
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