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  1. Arachno Veteran

    Arachno Veteran

    Hi, I chose the name Arachno Veteran, because I’ve kept tarantulas for a long time 😀 Got my first Mexican Red Knee when I was 11 and I’m 54 now. There was one book on keeping tarantulas back then - lol. I’ve written a few articles for Invertebrates Magazine in the past. I’ve always loved bugs.
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    I had to wait 7 years...but, I'm finally setting-up a tank for Velvet Ants!

    That is really kool. I feel bad for the other guy...He got paralyzed :( Did he recover? Fascinating. I presume you caught them locally? Man, I wish I could get a few males, just for grins. But, I love Wasps soo much - That I wouldn't enjoy seeing them get hurt (even if it's each other doing...
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    I had to wait 7 years...but, I'm finally setting-up a tank for Velvet Ants!

    Thanks. No, they are super-easy to keep: They just drink nectar / nectar substitutes - Like sugar water, honey+water, and beetle jellies. ---------- Post added 08-23-2014 at 11:28 AM ---------- Close enough! lol!
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    Want to see some US assassin pics here!

    Amen!! I agree 100%!
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    I had to wait 7 years...but, I'm finally setting-up a tank for Velvet Ants!

    Well, to make a very long story short - I used to keep large collections of live inverts, ~ 20 yrs ago. Then I stopped. And, stuck to deadstock only. My DW then got used to the idea; that I wasn't going to keep live Inverts anymore... ...For the past ~7 yrs or so, I've been wanting to keep a...
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    Can anyone ID this Cocoon?

    Found on a Maple tree this morning - in NY.
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    Velvet Ants

    Hi Guys, Let's not forget, these little jewels are not easy to get your hands on... I've been trying to get my hands on a couple of these for ~ 2 Yrs now...Still NG. Maybe they should really be called 'Rare Velvet Ants' In the past, Hobbyists, collectors (and Dealers) have told me that I...
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    Jumper ID?

    I'll give it a shot... Let's see....an ID....Hmmm... How about Awesomea Awesomeness? LOL That thing is beautiful! - :drool: You kept it I hope? Take good care of it! Seriously, though: It is unlike any Jumper I've ever seen, so I could not begin to ID it.
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    Lucanus

    Cool What a cool little guy! - Can't believe you found him in LI. Wow. When I used to visit (LI) - I always noticed good Moths near people's porch lights :)
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    Any surplus Singing insects around?

    Just wondering: Does anyone have an abundance of Katydids, Trigs or Grasshoppers around? How about Tree Crickets? Was curious if anyone had some small Katydids to spare (trade or sell, that is). Thanks, Al
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    pinning insects....advice.

    A little late but... I just thought I would mention that I have just had my first, full feature article published. In the September issue of Invertebrates Magazine. The publisher publishes many books and is "a pillar" of the Insect hobby community : ) My article is entitled 'Insect Collecting -...
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    keeping and breeding grasshoppers

    Wow - you see snowy tree crickets? How cool! Seen any lately? What type of katydids have you seen? The big goofy looking ones? Or the smaller neat/colorful ones? I used to do some nature exploring on LI. I'm in NY. But Snowy Tree Crickets are awesome! Al
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    ID this katydid and what does it eat?

    OK - these are supposed hard to find since, they're always up high It looks like a Greater Anglewing to me (Microcentrum rhombifolium). Typically 2-2 1/2". Usually perches on the tops of tall bushes & trees. Like other Katydids, it eats the foliage of trees & shrubs.
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    ID this katydid and what does it eat?

    Not sure yet... Sorry, I'm not sure yet, but I've got lots of new books to look it up in...Katydids just happen to be my latest obsession. Anyway, it is really cool looking! I'll post back when I find something out...
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    Anyone come across these? Garter Snake Sp.

    Never knew there were soo many COOL Garter Snakes! Wow....been spending my free time researching all the different types of Garter Snakes (that I never knew existed). Check this one out - http://www.californiaherps.com/snakes/pages/t.s.infernalis.html I'm trying to track down dealers who have...
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    Anyone come across these? Garter Snake Sp.

    Where does one get one of these beauties? :confused: Thamnophis cyrtopsis ocellatus
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    beetle ID please(WARNING! rotting fish pictures!)

    I've heard that too... Just wanted to chime in, yes - I've seen posts like that also. I believe there are people who would be interested in keeping them. I think there might be members on Insectgeeks who are into them? Anyway, good luck.
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    few pictures from my outing today.

    Love it - Great stuff!
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    few pictures from my outing today.

    Totally Cool! Awesome stuff!
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    few pictures from my outing today.

    Nice Assassin bug Looks like a Zelus Sp. Assassin bug - did you see any others of these?
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