Inclusive Inverts

27/11/2025

This Sumatran Stout Leg (Lyrognathus giannisposatoi) got an upgrade and is already making its new tunnel system.

These are old world fossoral species. I have attached two pictures (from google) for a better view.

26/11/2025

This girls acrylic sprang a leak, so she has been moved over. All of her decor stayed the same and I attempted to set up the hide the same too. This was one of the first species I ever handled and it was a wonderful experience.

Grammostola rosea

19/11/2025

Some species are being considered to be added to the CITES list.

10/11/2025

Stan the tarantula man, joined us at the expo this weekend. He would like to pass on a message:

May all of holes in your life be filled with big hairy spiders!

We had an amazing crew of people. Three rescue snakes found a new home, and we were able to help people see that snakes and arrachnids are not something to be feared.

Thanks for the great expo!

09/11/2025

Abby got mixed up in a pile of blue eyed lucy's .life.supply thank for making Abby twins. They are a great option for kids that want a snake, but aren't quite ready for the living version.

Abby will be attending the expo tomorrow, come and say hi to her.

🐍🐍🐍🐍

07/11/2025

Some additions for this weekend. If there is anything you'd like to pre-order for pickup at the expo, please do so by the end of tomorrow. We can't wait to see everyone!

TARAS reptile expo is this weekend at the Genesis Centre (7555 Falconridge Blvd NE)
Sat 10am-5pm
Sun 10am-4pm

05/11/2025

Sexing some tarantulas prior to the next expo. This little male is staying with us. It's not often people get excited for a male (relatable), but as a breeder that's hoping to produce this species, this is a big win! Chile's exports have been closed for a long time (2013), and this species is one of the best beginner species.

G rosea

31/10/2025

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Spooky season.

Halloween is a chance for the Misunderstood to be front and centre. The holiday gives a rare spotlight to creatures that are often feared or misunderstood; spiders, bats, snakes, ravens, and more. By featuring them in art, décor, and stories, people get a chance to see their beauty, mystery, and ecological importance rather than just their “spooky” side. When curiosity replaces fear, it opens the door to understanding and compassion, helping to break the stigma surrounding these vital animals and the roles they play in our world.

Spiders control insect populations, bats pollinate plants and reduce pests, and snakes maintain healthy ecosystems by controlling disease spreading rodent populations. These are just some of the ways these animals play a role, but far from everything they do for our natural world. By using Halloween imagery to share accurate information, we can help replace fear with respect and appreciation for these critical and often misunderstood creatures.

Share a fun bug or reptile fact with someone you know this season, and together, we can work to break the stigma surrounding these animals.

🎃

25/10/2025

No caption needed.

21/10/2025

If you are ever curious how we s*x slings so small. This is a little female Tliltocatl albopilosus Nicaraguan. Can you spot the s***matheca (s***m) pockets! They have them even as tiny slings.

Toothpick for scale.

21/10/2025

This little Brachypelma emelia was sitting out while I was checking everyone to make sure they ate their crickets. Baby tarantulas are so frickin cute!!!

14/10/2025