Thank you for visiting the number one resource for live, pet bugs in the United States. Through active participation in a hobby we love, we are grateful to have had the opportunity to support our nation's zoos, universities and various institutions that also dedicate themselves to fostering an appreciation for insects and other arthropods. We do not import or export, but we are happy to attempt to direct you towards what you are looking for. We are true bug generalists, interested in everything from springtails and pseudoscorpions on up to goliath birdeater tarantulas and Dynastes rhino beetles.

No other organisms that human eyes can see have the diversity that arthropods do. Opening your mind to the beauty in insects and spiders reveals an endless world of wonder and inspiration. I can find a new bug species, even in my own backyard, almost every time I look. Consider the fact that as few as 10% of insects are even named by science and you may begin to understand how many undiscovered continents of knowledge still remain. Each species has a story to tell, a role to play in its ecosystem and surprisingly interesting behaviors unique to it. Caring for an insect pet is a wonderful way to reconnect today's children with the still mysterious world of the outdoors and the importance of biodiversity.

We invite you to browse through our live, pet insect, tarantula and spider store and buy with confidence. Please create an account with us if you like, or shop as a guest. Either way, your shopping cart will be active until you leave the store. You may be considering the purchase of live animals, not lifeless trinkets. Please review our Terms and Conditions page before you place your order. Remember that the total for your order must exceed the cost of shipping. We offer a 2-3 day shipping service for a few cold/hot tolerant species, but REQUIRE overnight/express service for all others at $23. If you take the cheap way out, your bugs may arrive dead (though we endeavor to hold shipping back in cases of obvious, extreme weather). Please take responsibility for weather on your end. Please contact us with any questions and we'll respond promptly. Direct credit card processing is available, as well as PayPal. Please contact me if you'd like to arrange payment by money order, check or other options. Livestock trades are always welcomed!

Thousands of photos were exhibited in the previous incarnation of this website. I am in the process of uploading videos to my YouTube Channel on a regular basis and embedding them into the new shopping cart. Making videos is one of my very favorite pastimes within a hobby that will last my lifetime.

Peter Clausen