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This stunning freshwater crab (Oziotelphusa hippocastanum) is endemic to Sri Lanka and southern India, living in lowland forests and swamps, and faces threats from habitat loss, leading to its endangered status in Sri Lanka.
January 4, 2026 at 8:52 AM
This stunning freshwater crab (Oziotelphusa hippocastanum) is endemic to Sri Lanka and southern India, living in lowland forests and swamps, and faces threats from habitat loss, leading to its endangered status in Sri Lanka.
"Elephant Road" in Sri Lanka, is famous for encounters with wild elephants that block the road, creating a unique travel experience and potential danger, highlighting the need for caution, distance, and no feeding, as these animals are wild despite their habituation to vehicles.
January 2, 2026 at 10:38 AM
"Elephant Road" in Sri Lanka, is famous for encounters with wild elephants that block the road, creating a unique travel experience and potential danger, highlighting the need for caution, distance, and no feeding, as these animals are wild despite their habituation to vehicles.
Our top nine images of 2025 over on our Instagram page! Although most are arachnids, not surprisingly, the Giant chameleon wins!
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December 31, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Our top nine images of 2025 over on our Instagram page! Although most are arachnids, not surprisingly, the Giant chameleon wins!
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Target tarantula no. 2 for the Sri Lanka trip and one we relocated from a local residents kitchen! - the Ghost Ornamental (Poecilotheria vittata).
December 29, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Target tarantula no. 2 for the Sri Lanka trip and one we relocated from a local residents kitchen! - the Ghost Ornamental (Poecilotheria vittata).
Sri Lanka. A decent sized forest scorpion (Srilankametrus sp.) that ran across our accommodations outdoor restaurant area after being flushed out by heavy rains.
December 22, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Sri Lanka. A decent sized forest scorpion (Srilankametrus sp.) that ran across our accommodations outdoor restaurant area after being flushed out by heavy rains.
Sri Lanka. A stunning Lanternfly (Pyrops maculatus), a species of planthopper that feeds on sap.
December 19, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Sri Lanka. A stunning Lanternfly (Pyrops maculatus), a species of planthopper that feeds on sap.
Sri Lanka. An impressive Tailless Whip-scorpion (Phrynichus sp.). The first pair of legs of this arachnid act as sensory organs and are not used for walking but are very thin and elongated, and can extend several times the length of the body.
December 15, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Sri Lanka. An impressive Tailless Whip-scorpion (Phrynichus sp.). The first pair of legs of this arachnid act as sensory organs and are not used for walking but are very thin and elongated, and can extend several times the length of the body.
Sri Lanka. The Sandalwood defoliator (Amata passalis). The average life cycle of the species is 62 days and they can have up to 11 generations per year! A great example of Batesian mimicry, deterring predators by resembling a stinging insect.
December 12, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Sri Lanka. The Sandalwood defoliator (Amata passalis). The average life cycle of the species is 62 days and they can have up to 11 generations per year! A great example of Batesian mimicry, deterring predators by resembling a stinging insect.
Documentary release day! The new lovetarantulas.com documentary TARANTULAS of COSTA RICA is now available!
Filmed throughout Costa Rica, this 4 hour tarantula documentary is our most ambitious film project to date and features 13 different tarantula spider species.
Filmed throughout Costa Rica, this 4 hour tarantula documentary is our most ambitious film project to date and features 13 different tarantula spider species.
December 9, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Documentary release day! The new lovetarantulas.com documentary TARANTULAS of COSTA RICA is now available!
Filmed throughout Costa Rica, this 4 hour tarantula documentary is our most ambitious film project to date and features 13 different tarantula spider species.
Filmed throughout Costa Rica, this 4 hour tarantula documentary is our most ambitious film project to date and features 13 different tarantula spider species.
The highly camouflaged Kelaart's dwarf toad (Adenomus kelaartii) is endemic to Sri Lanka and the IUCN has assessed it as being a "vulnerable" due to habitat loss.
December 8, 2025 at 8:23 AM
The highly camouflaged Kelaart's dwarf toad (Adenomus kelaartii) is endemic to Sri Lanka and the IUCN has assessed it as being a "vulnerable" due to habitat loss.
Target tarantula no. 1 for this trip - the Sri Lankan Ornamental (Poecilotheria fasciata). Our research shows that these spiders are highly nomadic, only settling for longer periods during a moult or egg sac production.
December 4, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Target tarantula no. 1 for this trip - the Sri Lankan Ornamental (Poecilotheria fasciata). Our research shows that these spiders are highly nomadic, only settling for longer periods during a moult or egg sac production.
A stunning Hump-nosed pit viper (Hypnale hypnale) found at our feet on a night walk. This species is one of the six venomous snakes in Sri Lanka and if not treated within a few hours, bites can potentially be fatal for human beings. Nice.
December 2, 2025 at 7:00 AM
A stunning Hump-nosed pit viper (Hypnale hypnale) found at our feet on a night walk. This species is one of the six venomous snakes in Sri Lanka and if not treated within a few hours, bites can potentially be fatal for human beings. Nice.
We're pleased to report we're back from this years field trip to Sri Lanka. We were caught up in the recent cyclone but thankfully returned home safely. Our thoughts are with the beautiful people of Sri Lanka as they cope with the worst flooding in decades.
December 1, 2025 at 6:03 AM
We're pleased to report we're back from this years field trip to Sri Lanka. We were caught up in the recent cyclone but thankfully returned home safely. Our thoughts are with the beautiful people of Sri Lanka as they cope with the worst flooding in decades.
"Year 2 have enjoyed an exciting morning meeting lots of amazing animals and learning some interesting science facts with Guy from bugsnstuff!"
November 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
"Year 2 have enjoyed an exciting morning meeting lots of amazing animals and learning some interesting science facts with Guy from bugsnstuff!"
Another very busy day t M The Galleries Washington for Halloween! Did you #bravethecage ?
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#bugsnstuff #researchedinthewild #bringlessonsalive #insectsineducation
November 1, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Another very busy day t M The Galleries Washington for Halloween! Did you #bravethecage ?
#bugsnstuff #researchedinthewild #bringlessonsalive #insectsineducation
#bugsnstuff #researchedinthewild #bringlessonsalive #insectsineducation
"Year 2 have enjoyed an exciting morning meeting lots of amazing animals and learning some interesting science facts!"
October 13, 2025 at 1:22 PM
"Year 2 have enjoyed an exciting morning meeting lots of amazing animals and learning some interesting science facts!"
How did that happen?! Yes, we're celebrating our 14th birthday here at bugsnstuff HQ! Thanks to all our supporters, followers and friends - we wouldn't be here without you!
October 9, 2025 at 6:52 AM
How did that happen?! Yes, we're celebrating our 14th birthday here at bugsnstuff HQ! Thanks to all our supporters, followers and friends - we wouldn't be here without you!
"What a great Glowsticks Project session we had with bugsnstuff! Guy brought in a wonderful selection of bugs and reptiles for our young people to take a look at and handle. They could also take a look at a scorpion! Take a look at the photos and see how much fun everybody had!!"
October 1, 2025 at 5:36 AM
"What a great Glowsticks Project session we had with bugsnstuff! Guy brought in a wonderful selection of bugs and reptiles for our young people to take a look at and handle. They could also take a look at a scorpion! Take a look at the photos and see how much fun everybody had!!"
It took some effort to find this Thai Bamboo spider (Taksinus bambus) during the Thailand field trip. As it's name suggests, this small tarantula species lives in bamboo and was only described in 2022.
September 28, 2025 at 7:52 AM
It took some effort to find this Thai Bamboo spider (Taksinus bambus) during the Thailand field trip. As it's name suggests, this small tarantula species lives in bamboo and was only described in 2022.
The Pale Tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar is one of the UK's most amazing. Their dense hairs serve as a physical defence, making them difficult to penetrate for predators like birds and parasitoid wasps. The hairs can also cause skin irritation in humans if touched.
September 26, 2025 at 12:25 PM
The Pale Tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar is one of the UK's most amazing. Their dense hairs serve as a physical defence, making them difficult to penetrate for predators like birds and parasitoid wasps. The hairs can also cause skin irritation in humans if touched.
"bugsnstuff have opened the children’s eyes here in Year 4! They have seen and heard about many of the animals that live in the rainforest!"
September 23, 2025 at 8:02 AM
"bugsnstuff have opened the children’s eyes here in Year 4! They have seen and heard about many of the animals that live in the rainforest!"
Mexico. Harvestmen (Opiliones) often roost communally during the day for protection, making them appear larger. These ones will return to the same spots using a chemical cues to attract other individuals.
September 15, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Mexico. Harvestmen (Opiliones) often roost communally during the day for protection, making them appear larger. These ones will return to the same spots using a chemical cues to attract other individuals.
Suriname. I giant toad with a giant tick! The Marine toad (Rhinella marina) is one of the largest on the planet reaching up to 38cm in length. Ticks are external parasites that feed on the blood of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians.
September 14, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Suriname. I giant toad with a giant tick! The Marine toad (Rhinella marina) is one of the largest on the planet reaching up to 38cm in length. Ticks are external parasites that feed on the blood of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians.
Did you know that being invertebrates, spiders can regenerate missing limbs? One of our re-homed Red knee tarantulas (Brachypelma hamorii) came to us with her right back leg missing but since moulting, it has been partially regrown. One more moult should see this leg back to its normal size again.
September 13, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Did you know that being invertebrates, spiders can regenerate missing limbs? One of our re-homed Red knee tarantulas (Brachypelma hamorii) came to us with her right back leg missing but since moulting, it has been partially regrown. One more moult should see this leg back to its normal size again.
Communal caterpillars cover a tree in Thailand.
September 4, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Communal caterpillars cover a tree in Thailand.