Meet The Live Bugs at Camp!
We feature over 35! different species of arthropods

Common Name: Brazilian Pink Salmon

Scientific Name: Lasiodora parahybana

Personal Name: Athena

​Where: Brazil

​Athena came to us as a very small sling. She is a really greater eater and is growing up very well.

Common Name: Giant Flower Beetle

Scientific Name: Mecynorhina immaculicollis

Personal Name: Verdegrande

​Where: Africa

​The Giant Flower Beetle, thrives in warm, humid environments, found in areas with abundant vegetation and decaying organic matter, which they use for feeding and laying eggs.

Common Name: False Widow

Scientific Name: Steatoda grossa

​Where: Right here in Flagstaff

Despite looking similar to the iconic and dangerous black widow spider, false widows are considered relatively harmless. While False widows do have a venomous bite, the venom will most likely only cause slight pain around the bite site, with the pain being no worse than that of a wasp sting. False widows in general are quite aloof and very unlikely to bite humans.

Common Name: Western Black Widow

Scientific Name: Latrodectus hesperus

Where: Western United States, especially in the southwestern states. Highly venomous, one of the most well-known spiders. They make messy tangled web with their "comb" feet. Their web is very effective at catching unsuspecting prey.

Common Name: Palawan Stag Beetle

Scientific Name:  Dorcus titanus palawanicus

Where: Palawan region of the Philippines

Palawan is a tropical region known for its lush rainforests. They are commonly found in wooded areas, particularly in rotting wood and tree stumps, which serve as their primary habitats.

Common Name: Mexican Red-Rump

Scientific Name: Tliltocatl vagans

Personal Name: Grunona (Grumpy)

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Where: Yucatan down into Central America

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Grunona is our largest tarantula and although she seems grumpy all of the time, she is very sweet, she just does not like to be bothered.

Common Name: Emperor Scorpion and Thai Forest Scorpion 

Scientific Name: Pandinus imperator and Heterometrus sp

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Personal Names: Reina and Rey

Where?: West Africa and Thailand, respectively

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These scorpions look very similar and they are found in rainforests and savannas and can live for 6 to 8 years. These are one of the largest scorpion species in the world, averaging 20 centimeters in length. Both scorpions are actually relatively docile and has a mostly harmless sting to humans. They will burrow under the dirt and rocks and area often found hiding in termite mounds throughout their habitat.

Common Name: Ironclad beetle

Scientific Name: Asbolus verrucosus

Personal Names: Mary and Barry

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They live in very hot parts of this North American deserts. They are scavengers and very sweet.

Common Name: Striped Devil

Scientific Name: (Hoffmannius Spinigerus)

The Striped Devil scorpion lives in western US deserts where it can reach very high densities of 1,000s of individuals in an area the size of an average backyard.  Venom is not medically significant for humans or other mammals and is not considered dangerous. Their sting is as painful as a hornet sting.

Common Name: Indian Stick Bug

Scientific Name: Carasius morosus

Where?: Throughout tropical and subtropical regions, predominantly Southern Asia and South America. 

The Indian Stick Insect is probably the best pet walking stick. They are robust, large, tropical, stick insects originating from the Palmi Hills of Tamil Nadu, in Southern India. They are very popular in Europe, where they are legal to keep, and are frequently seen in European classrooms. In the United States, you need to get a permit from the USDA in order to keep them, because this species can be a potential pest species. The Indian Stick Insect only lives from 6 months to 1 year on average, but it is asexual with adults laying up to 3 eggs a day, so it makes up for it's short life. Males of this species are extremely rare, but they do exist. The Indian Stick Insect is the hardiest out of all the walking sticks, making it a great captive stick insect!

Common Name: Desert Hairy Scorpion

Scientific Name: Hadrurus arizonensis

Where?: Arizona and Southwestern New Mexico

Personal Names: MujerGrande, MujerPromedio, and MujerPequena

H. arizonensis is the largest scorpion in North America, Arizona Desert hairy scorpions are a warm-desert species, specially adapted to hot and dry conditions. They are usually found in and around washes or low-elevation valleys where they dig elaborate burrows (up to 2.5 m or 8 ft 2 in) and emerge at night to forage for prey and mates.  

Common Name: Mexican Painted

Scientific Name: Brachypelma emilia

Personal Name: Emilia

Where?: Mexico

The Mexican Painted is a species of terrestrial tarantula closely related to the famous Mexican redknee tarantula. Like the redknee it is a docile tarantula and popular in the pet trade. It is slow growing and, like many tarantulas, females can live for decades. These spiders' primary mode of defense is its urticating hairs that cover its body which can cause irritation when “flicked” from the spider.

Common Name: Brazilian Giant Blonde 

Scientific Name: Nhandu tripepii

Personal Name: Linda

Where?: Brazil

Linda stays underground in her retreat tubes during the day but she will come to the surface when she is hungry for a cricket.  In this picture she is waiting for a treat. The Brazilian Giant Blonde is a large terrestrial tarantula with long pinkish hairs all over its body, giving it an overall pink appearance. These tarantula’s are generally known for being rather docile, the Brazilian Giant Blonde are considered gentle giants.

Common Name: Greenbottle Blue 

Scientific Name: Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens

Personal Names: Koshka and Maria

Where?: Northern Coast of Venezuela 

We have two of these beautiful tarantulas; Koshka likes to hang out on the surface and Maria loves her retreat burrows. The Greenbottle Blue tarantula has a docile demeanor but they are fast. The tarantula’s metallic blue legs and orange abdomen make it incredibly visually striking and highly sought after, as possible pets. They have a tendency to make large funnel webs whether in captivity or the wild.

Common Name: Darkling Beetle

Scientific Name: Tenebrionidae (family)

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Darkling Beetles are common insects in Arizona and there are thousands of species but most are black, they just differe in size and shape. Like the name, they love to hang out in dark places! They are omnivores, and scavengers too - so they enjoy things like other dead insects, fresh and rotting plants & leaves, and fungi. In some species of Darkling Beetle the larva are called mealworms and superworms. These mealworms/superworms are very common as food for pet reptiles, birds, and fish - so you might have dealt with some of these beetles already, just in their baby form!

Darkling beetles are sometimes called “Stink bugs” because many put their hind end in the air and emit a strong chemical that deters predators. While they do have wings, Darkling beetles do not fly, and they can extract water from their food so they can long periods with a water source.

Common Name: Dubia Roach

Scientific Name: Blaptica dubia 

Where?: Central and South America 

Dubia Roaches, unlike other roaches, cannot climb or fly, making them a great pet/feeder option. As long as they are in a smooth sided glass or plastic enclosure, the Dubia Roaches cannot escape. They are easy to care for, only requiring a consistent moisture source, a full diet, and plenty of hiding spaces.

Common Name:Madagascar Hissing Cockroach

Scientific Name: Gromphadorhina portentosa

Where?: Madagascar

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These cockroaches are one of the largest species of cockroach, reaching 2 to 3 inches at maturity. They are native to the island of Madagascar, where they are can be found inside of rotting logs. It is one of 20 known species of hissing roaches from Madagascar. Unlike most cockroaches, they are wingless and are excellent climbers. Males can be distinguished from females by their thicker, hairier antennae and the very pronounced "horns" on the pronotum

Common Name: Red Rainbow Stag Beetle

Scientific Name: Phalacrognathus muelleri

Where?: Australia

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Adult lifespan: 1-2 years 

Pupa period: 1-2 months. 

Larva period: Male: 1 year Female: 4-6 months 

Phalacrognathus muelleri, often referred to as the Rainbow Stag Beetle, is a remarkable beetle species known for its impressive size and striking appearance. Native to Australia, this species is a popular choice among insect enthusiasts. The Rainbow Stag Beetle is found in Australia. Beetles provided by https://jamesbeetlefarm.com/

Common Name: Goliath Beetle

Scientific Name: Goliathus goliatus

Where?: Afica

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Adult lifespan: 1 year

Pupa period: 1-2 months.

Larva period: Male: 1 year Female: 4-6 months

Breeding difficulty: 3/10

Goliathus goliatus, commonly known as the Goliath Beetle, is one of the most famous and largest species of beetles in the world. These massive insects are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts for their impressive size, distinctive appearance, and intriguing behaviors. Beetles provided by https://jamesbeetlefarm.com/

Common Name: Pacific Hermit Crab

Scientific Name: Coenobita compressus

Where?:  Northwestern South America

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There are scores of hermit crab species, we have one of the two species that are common in the pet trade. They are omnivorous, communal, and very curious!

Common Name: Green Rainbow Stag Beetle

Scientific Name: Phalacrognathus muelleri

Where?: Australia

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Adult lifespan: 1-2 years 

Pupa period: 1-2 months. 

Larva period: Male: 1 year Female: 4-6 months 

Phalacrognathus muelleri, commonly known as the Rainbow Stag Beetle, is one of the largest and most captivating stag beetle species found in Australia. It is very similar to the Rainbow Stag Beetle except it is mostly green. Beetles provided by https://jamesbeetlefarm.com/

Common Name: Mexican Red Knee

Scientific Name: Brachypelma hamorii

Personal Name: Ruby3

Where?: Mexico

The Mexican Red Knee is a beautiful and docile tarantula and easy to care for.

Common Name: Giraffe Stag Beetle

Scientific Name: (Prosopocoilus giraffa keisukei)

Where: Asia

Keisuke's Giraffe Stag Beetles primarily feed on tree sap and decaying plant matter. They are commonly found in wooded areas, particularly in rotting wood and tree stumps, which serve as their natural habitats.

Common Name: Guttata Rainbow Flower Beetle

Scientific Name: Stephanorrhina guttata

Where: Tropical Africa

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Common Name: Metallic Stag Beetle

Scientific Name: Cyclamates metallifer finae

Where?:  Indonesia, primarily on the Maluku Islands and Sulawesi.

Adult lifespan: 6-12 months

Pupa period: 1-2 months. 

Larva period: Male: 1 year Female: 4-6 months 

The Metallic Stag Beetle, is celebrated for its striking appearance, impressive size, and unique metallic sheen. These beetles are among the largest of their kind, typically measuring around 50-80 millimeters in length. This subspecies is native to the lush rainforests of Southeast Asia, with a particular presence in countries like Indonesia. In their natural habitat, they inhabit trees and vegetation, where they feed on tree sap and decaying plant matter.  Beetles provided by https://jamesbeetlefarm.com/

Common Name: Central American Tailless Whip Scorpion

Scientific Name: Phrynus whitei

Where?:  Central America

• Adults Can Grow Up To 4 – 6 Inches Across In Leg Span

• They Are Agile And Intelligent Hunters

• Like other species of the order Amblypygi, species of the genus Phrynus are dorso-ventrally flattened arachnids with elongate, antenniform front legs used to navigate their environment and communicate with conspecifics

Common Name: African Giant Millipede

Scientific Name: Archispirostreptus gigas

Where?:  Western Africa

 This is the largest species of millipede, growing up to 33.5 centimetres (13.2 in).

Common Name: The Giant Whip Scorpion

Scientific Name: Mastigoproctus giganteus

Where?:  Arizona and New Mexico

• They usually dig burrows with their pedipalps, to which they transport their prey. They may also burrow under logs, rotting wood, rocks, and other natural debris. They prefer humid, dark places and avoid light. 

Common Name: Goliath Yellow Leg Tree Millipede

Scientific Name: Unidentified Spirostreptid

Where:  arboreal species from Indonesia

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Common Name: The Taiwan Rhino Beetle

Scientific Name: Trypoxylus tsunobosonu

Where?:  Taiwan

It thrives in warm, humid environments. These beetles are nocturnal and are active at night, feeding and engaging in mating activities. Males use their horns to fight for access to females. They are often found on trees, feeding on sap and fruit.

Common Name: Domino Roach

Scientific Name: Propomacrus bimucronatus

Where?:  India

They do not look like other roaches, more like beetles but they move very fast!

Common Name: Turkey Long Arm Beetle

Scientific Name: Propomacrus bimucronatus

Where?:  Can you guess?

Found in the forested regions of Turkey, thriving in warm, humid environments. They are nocturnal and  found in areas with abundant decaying wood, which is essential for their larval development. Males use their long limbs and horns in territorial disputes and mating battles.

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Common Name: Banana Roach

Scientific Name: Acanthophyrnus coronatus

Where?:  Florida and neotropics

A green roach????

Common Name: Giant Blonde Mexican Tailless Whipscorpion

Scientific Name: Acanthophyrnus coronatus

Where?:  Mexico (of course!)

We have captive-bred babies, so they are small but so cool looking!