Bug Frenzy

23/08/2024

Due to high demand we have implemented a waiting list. You can fill in the form, naming the species you are waiting for and we will add you to our waiting list for that species. Please note that there is no guarantee that you will receive the species you are waiting for, but when they are available we will let you know if we have one for you.

You can find the waiting list on the website under the Information Tab, or use this link:

We know that it can be frustrating to always miss out on your favourite spider or to miss the stock update again… So please join our waiting list by filling in your information below and we’ll see what we can do! JOIN OUR WAITING LIST Name Email Address Mobile Please list the species you are int...

22/08/2024

Happy !
Just some news about shipping in September... We won't be shipping Monday the 2nd of September. Shipping will resume Monday the 9th. So to sum up, this coming Monday, business as usual, but the next Monday we will not be shipping that week. This will also affect the upcoming . There will be no jumpday next week, nor the week after.

16/08/2024

Don’t forget to come and check us out again this year at the Insect Expo!

15/08/2024

Happy . We have limited numbers of Bat Peacocks, and some other variety of jumpers available this week. Remember if you are not from WA, do not add the Pantropical Tuxedo Jumper to your cart. Check back tomorrow at 5pm to see if any is left when everyone can have access.

13/08/2024

Feel free to share to raise awareness…

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/peacock-spiders-dance-for-their-lives-as-perth-sprawl-threat-looms-20240808-p5k0qa.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3Kagq620uQ-6wG4bGj0jOzi7L2N-I8bSBqF1UaNSmWNrw4NhKhSCm-TCE_aem_IKMSYQ0wz2UPBz4myQ3FtQ

An eye-catching arachnid known for its intricate courtship dance was discovered near Yanchep. Now, a housing estate is landing on its sandy doorstep.

08/08/2024

Happy ! We have some more pebbles this week (not a lot) and these guys amongst some others. Limited numbers. Enjoy.
Yellow Palps (Undescribed species)

01/08/2024

Happy ! Lots of pebbles in stock.

01/08/2024

Heads up, we will have limited numbers of peacocks available later today for .
It will go live at 4pm ADL local time.
We will also have Beach pebbles (Saitis sp) available.

31/07/2024

Backyard humour for your Wednesday 😜

28/07/2024

A bit hard to see - I didn’t want to disturb her too much for a photo shoot but our Red-thighed wolf has laid a beautiful eggsack! 🥰

25/07/2024

Happy . New jumpers are up - we have this cutie pie - a female Cave peacock. I know, I know winter suck doesn't it?

18/07/2024

Happy !
Thanks to Steve G for his lovely photo today of "Jeff Goldbum"- an ant mimicking jumping spider.

Remember, do not add the Pantropical Tuxedo Jumper to your cart unless you are in WA. We reserve these for our WA customers for 24 hours. If no one buys it by tomorrow 4pm, we will make it available for everyone.

17/07/2024

Community service post as requested:
Tomorrow will be late afternoon - most probably somewhere between 4-6pm.

We have some exciting news: Our Sandalodes scopifer has laid a neat clutch of eggs yesterday and our Cave peacock laid eggs overnight. We are on a good start for our next peacock season!

11/07/2024

Happy ! Limited variety and limited numbers.
Our fruit flies will be back in stock on the 26th of July for shipping on 29th of July.

11/07/2024

Community service announcement as requested… jumpday will be very late afternoon. We will update the fruit fly stock then as well.

04/07/2024

Happy !
Not a lot to offer this week, but we have some variety and make sure you take advantage of all our jumpers on sale.

29/06/2024

Magnetic Feeding Cups and Walnut Hides are now available

27/06/2024

Happy ! Remember that we have the Pantropical tuxedo jumpers exclusively for our WA customers for 24 hours. So don't load those into your cart if you are not in WA because you won't be able to checkout.

26/06/2024

Limited numbers of Flightless Fruit Flies available this week. Next week we will have full stock again.

Also will be earlier today than usual so keep an eye out. We will have a new species of Opisthoncus "Checkered" available but no peacocks today.

Flightless fruit flies are actually vinegar flies and not fruit flies at all. They feed on decomposing fruit rather than attacking healthy unspoiled fruit like real fruit flies do. They are not seen as a pest in fruit-fly free states like SA. Read more about it here: https://www.preventfruitfly.com....

22/06/2024

Another Green garden mantis (Orthodera ministralis) ootheca hatched overnight and separating the nymphs is always fun 🤩

20/06/2024

Happy ! Peacocks are slowly maturing here.... and as they do, we are putting them up for sale! Quick fingers!
Also our bug boxes are all back in stock - all sizes!

19/06/2024

Will we see you there??

The third NATIONAL INSECT EXPO for 2024 will be held on the 4th - 5th and 6th of October at the Buffalo Sports Stadium, Forest Street, Woodend. Tickets are now available and due to venue Capacity Limits, priority will be given to Pre-Booked On-Line Ticket Holders. In order to avoid long queues, we suggest you book your tickets early.

www.insectexpo.com.au

13/06/2024

Happy ! Limited selection today. Good news we have had several peacocks mature this week, so within 2-3 weeks we should have them available!

09/06/2024

LET'S LAUGH AWAY OUR STRESS WITH ANTS 🐜😁😂

1. 5 ants + 5 ants = Tenants
2. To bring an ant from another country into your country = Important
3. Ant that goes to school = Brilliant
4. Ant that is looking for a job = Applicant
5. A spy ant = Informant
6. A very little ant = Infant
7. An ant that uses a gun = Militant
8. An ant that is a specialist = Consultant
9. A proud ant = Arrogant
10. An ant that is cruel and oppressive = Tyrant
11. An ant that is friendly and lovely = Coolant
12. An ant that has changed from evil to good deeds = Repentant
13. An ant that accumulated so much food in summer for use in winter = Abundant
14. An ant that isn’t willing = Reluctant
15. An ant that keeps financial account = Accountant
16. An ant that occupies a flat = Occupant
17. A huge ant = Giant
18. An ant that is important = Significant
19. An ant that has big legs = Elephant
20. A sarcastic ant = Mordant
21. An extremely fast ant = Instant
22. A noisy ant = Rant
23. An ant that doesn't keep moving = Constant
24. A dirty ant = Pollutant
25. An ant that annoys = Irritant
26. An ant that lacks knowledge= Ignorant
27. An ant that can take anything without complaining= Tolerant
28. An ant that wastes resources= Extravagant
29. A very careful ant = Vigilant
30. An ant that maintains good odour = Deodorant
31. An ant that finds it hard to move = adamant
32. An ant that refused to move = Redundant
33. An ant that is into business = Merchant
34. A Political ant = Aspirant
35. An ant that sues someone to court= Complainant
36. A happy ant = Jubilant
37. An ant that is patient - tolerant
38. An ant that does not cooperate - recalcitrant
39. An ant that doesn't agree easily - reluctant
40.An ant that runs away from school unjustified -Truant😂😂🤣

06/06/2024

Happy ! We are having a bit of an EOFY SALE this month. We have some jumpers on special at really low prices, so take advantage while stocks lasts!

Just a reminder that next week is a short week due to the public holiday on Monday, so we will be shipping orders out on Tuesday - make sure you get that tracking number from us if you don't get a notification from Aus post by Tuesday. If the parcel looks like its been delayed somewhere by Thursday morning, please contact Aus Post to make sure it gets to you by the weekend.

We have limited numbers of Fruit Flies up this week, but should have plenty by next week.

30/05/2024

Happy on our our new weekly Thursday jumper update day! We have some variety for your pleasure but again, not a lot in stock. Next week we will have some more delights as usual, so if you cannot find yourself a new friend this week, check back next Thursday.

23/05/2024

From next week Jumpday will be on Thursdays.

22/05/2024

Happy !
Not much new for now but still plenty of options available on the website.
Next week should be the bomb.

18/05/2024

Happy everyone. This beauty is the latest addition to our breeding program. We are calling it the "Checkered Jumping Spider" - it is an undescribed Opisthoncus species found in QLD and has some unusual nocturnal behaviour. But we will tell you more about them when we list them.

This week we have some variety but as usual not a lot of stock. We have limited Menemerus bivittatus for our WA customers only.

14/05/2024

this week will be Saturday