Hi! Just wondering if anyone could tell me what this is? I know it's not a very good video but it's the best I could get (I have severe arachnophobia.) At first I thought it was a funnel web then saw another thread from a few years ago in my area (Warrnambool) that suggested it was a trapdoor and I thought they looked similar. Just wondering because I have some (very stupid) cats ..read more

Hi is there anyone else with a Manx rat ..read more

I'm not sure if I've put this in the right area but if not can administer please move to correct area.......... I'm new to the tarantula and scorpion forum and am a newbie at this but I am interested in all animals but I'm more after tarantulas and Scorpions ..read more

I’m looking for a Salt Lake Scorpion (Australobuthus Xerolimniorum) as i want to move to some more aggressive species requiring different stimulation and care. bugfrenzy had a beautiful example for sale but i just wasn’t quick enough so if anyone could send an alternate link, personal shop or similar that’d be great ..read more

Hi there! Im wondering if anyone could help me out in my quest to buy a sugar glider. I have the appropriate license I have the qualification and knowledge to own one BUT.. i don't know where to purchase any! I have searched for sugar glider breeders via the net and other sources but to no avail If anyone has some pointers or know anyone that could help me out here i would be very appreciative! Thanks ..read more

Hi everyone, my names Jasper and I am a first year film student at JMC in Brisbane city. I am currently in production of a documentary about Australian Native Cockroaches, the documentary will be called Pest and will aim to try and change the public perception of Native Cockroaches and show people the important role they play within our ecosystem. At the moment I am trying to get footage of mainly Giant burrowing cockroaches and possibly footage of keepers handling they're roaches. I was... Read more ..read more

Hello, I found this spider at Brandon Park in Victoria. I have never seem one like it before, would like to know what it is ..read more

Just a curiousity - I dreadfully fear that hearty laugh of the Kookaburra. I still adore them of course, but on the side of my pythons, in my lush, green, natural local environment I hear these birds at day break, without fail and cringe. None of my pythons are kept outdoors, but this particular breed of bird is an awesome hunter and I wondered how you protect your reptile-pets when taking them out for a stretch and to explore the wilderness outdoors. Does anyone use those mesh enclosures... Read more ..read more

here I have created this new thread for everyone to discuss Invertebrate care and what not especially scorpions! in the meantime this is my gravid isometroides vescus there will be more scorpion photos to come>> this is one of my peacock jumping spiders Maratus mungaich ..read more

Hey guys! My partner and I have a Flinders Range scorpion who has recently given birth (about 3 weeks ago now) and we’re unsure of what our next steps should be. Some have climbed down from mum’s back but some are still with her. We’re not sure if we should be removing them now or not just yet? Any advice would be greatly appreciated ..read more