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COMMON NAME: Giant African Millipede
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Archispirostreptus gigas
TYPE: Invertebrate
DIET: Detritivore â feeds on decaying organic matter, such as rotting leaves and wood
GROUP NAME: Colony (though they are typically solitary)
LIFESPAN: 7â10 years in captivity
SIZE: Up to 12 inches (30 cm) long
WEIGHT: ~3â4 oz (85â115 g)
STATUS: Not Evaluated
THREATS: Habitat destruction and improper collection for the pet trade
HABITAT: Subtropical forests and leaf litter of western and central Africa
BEHAVIOR:
Navigates without eyes by using sensitive antennae
Has weak mouthparts and cannot bite
Defends itself by curling into a tight spiral and secreting a foul-smelling fluid
FUN FACT: Millipedes breathe through tiny holes called spiracles located along the sides of their exoskeletonâand they have two pairs of legs per body segment, unlike centipedes!
COMMON NAME:Â Peppered Cockroach
SCIENTIFIC NAME:Â Archimandrita tesselata
TYPE:Â Invertebrate
DIET:Â Leaves and decaying plant material (omnivore)
GROUP NAME: Intrusion (rarely used; often just called a colony or group)
LIFESPAN:Â Up to 2 years
SIZE:Â 2â3 inches
WEIGHT:Â Not well documented; very light due to exoskeleton and body design
STATUS:Â Not Listed
THREATS:Â None (in captivity); habitat loss in the wild is a minor concern
HABITAT:Â Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
BEHAVIOR:Â Docile and usually calm. While not the longest of roaches, they are among the widest. Often hide during the day and come out at night.
ORDER: Blattodea (not Phasmatodea â thatâs for walking sticks)
FUN FACT:Â These cockroaches are closely related to some of Earthâs earliest winged insects, which lived over 200 million years agoâmaking them ancient survivors of the insect world!
COMMON NAME: Madagascar Hissing Cockroach
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Gromphadorhina portentosa
TYPE: Invertebrate
DIET: Detritivore â feeds on decaying organic matter like rotting leaves, wood, and fruit
GROUP NAME: Colony (commonly lives in groups in captivity and the wild)
LIFESPAN: 2â5 years
SIZE: 2â4 inches (5â10 cm)
WEIGHT: ~15â20 grams
STATUS: Not Evaluated
THREATS: None in the wild; common in captivity
HABITAT: Forest floors of Madagascar, often under logs and leaf litter
BEHAVIOR: Nocturnal scavenger that contributes to forest health by breaking down decomposing materials.
FUN FACT: These cockroaches hiss by forcing air through spiracles (tiny holes along their sides), a behavior used to communicate during mating or when threatened.
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COMMON NAME: Jungle Nymph
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Heteropteryx dilatata
TYPE: Invertebrate
DIET: Herbivore â feeds on leaves, including guava, bramble, and other tropical plants
GROUP NAME: Colony (though they are mostly solitary)
LIFESPAN: 1â2 years
SIZE:
Females: Up to 6.5 inches (16.5 cm)
Males: 4â5 inches (10â13 cm)
WEIGHT: Females can weigh up to 65 grams â among the heaviest of all insects
STATUS: Not Evaluated
THREATS: Habitat loss and collection for the pet trade
HABITAT: Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, especially Malaysia
BEHAVIOR: Nocturnal and well-camouflaged. Females are leaf-like and bright green; males are brown and stick-like. Females have short wings and cannot fly, while males can.
FUN FACT: Jungle Nymphs are covered in sharp spines. When threatened, females raise their hind legs and snap them shut like a spiny trap to deter predators!

COMMON NAME: Sabah Thorny Stick Insect
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Aretaon asperrimus
TYPE: Invertebrate
DIET: Herbivore â feeds on leaves of bramble, guava, and other tropical plants
GROUP NAME: Colony (though typically solitary)
LIFESPAN: 9 months to 1.5 years
SIZE:
Male: ~2 inches (5 cm)
Female: 3â3.5 inches (7.5â9 cm)
WEIGHT: Not well documented; relatively lightweight
STATUS: Not Listed
THREATS: None significant in captivity
HABITAT: Tropical rainforests of Borneo, particularly the Sabah region of Malaysia
BEHAVIOR: Nocturnal and slow-moving. Covered in small spines for camouflage and defense.
FUN FACT: When threatened, these insects release a repulsive odor and may produce a faint croaking sound by rubbing their mouthparts together!

COMMON NAME: Vietnamese Walking Stick
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Baculum extradentatum
TYPE: Invertebrate
DIET: Herbivore â eats leaves; uses sideways-moving jaws
GROUP NAME: Colony (typically solitary)
LIFESPAN: 1â2 years
SIZE:
Females: 4â5 in
Males: 3â4 in (rare)
WEIGHT: Lightweight
STATUS: Not Evaluated
THREATS: None significant
HABITAT: Tropical forests of Southeast Asia
BEHAVIOR: Camouflages as twigs; females can reproduce without mating
FUN FACT: Also called phasmidsâfrom the Latin for “ghost” due to their stealthy, vanishing appearance.
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COMMON NAME:Â Asian Forest Scorpion
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Heterometrus spp.
TYPE:Â Invertebrate
DIET:Â Carnivore â feeds on insects, spiders, and other small invertebrates
GROUP NAME: Cluster or bed (though typically solitary)
LIFESPAN:Â 6â8 years
SIZE:Â 4â6 inches (10â15 cm)
WEIGHT:Â ~10â12 grams
STATUS:Â Not Evaluated
THREATS:Â Habitat loss and collection for pet trade
HABITAT:Â Tropical and subtropical forests across Southeast Asia
BEHAVIOR:Â Nocturnal ambush predator that hides in burrows or under logs. Uses powerful pincers to grasp prey and a mild venom to subdue it.
FUN FACT: Like many scorpions, Asian Forest Scorpions glow under ultraviolet light due to natural fluorescence in their exoskeletonâmaking them light up neon blue-green in the dark!
COMMON NAME: Tailless Whip Scorpion
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Damon diadema
TYPE: Invertebrate
DIET: Insects and other small invertebrates
GROUP NAME: Colony (though usually solitary)
LIFESPAN: 5â10 years
SIZE: Up to 8 inches leg span
WEIGHT: Lightweight; not commonly recorded
STATUS: Not Evaluated
THREATS: Habitat destruction
HABITAT: Humid tropical forests and caves in East Africa
BEHAVIOR: Nocturnal and shy; uses long whip-like front legs to feel surroundings and detect prey. Despite their intimidating look, they are harmless to humans.
FUN FACT: Tailless whip scorpions belong to a group called Amblypygidsâthey have no venom and donât sting or bite!
COMMON NAME:Â Blue Death Feigning Beetle
SCIENTIFIC NAME:Â Asbolus verrucosus
TYPE:Â Invertebrate
DIET:Â Omnivore â feeds on plant matter, fungi, decaying organic material, and dead insects
GROUP NAME: Colony (though they are typically solitary)
LIFESPAN:Â 8â10 years in captivity
SIZE:Â 0.7â1.1 inches (18â28 mm)
WEIGHT:Â ~1 gram
STATUS:Â Not Evaluated
THREATS:Â None significant; not currently threatened
HABITAT:Â Arid deserts of the southwestern United States, especially the Sonoran Desert
BEHAVIOR:Â Known for its defense behavior of âplaying deadâ (thanatosis) when threatenedâsometimes staying motionless for hours
FUN FACT: This beetleâs powdery blue color comes from a waxy coating that protects it from dehydration in the desert sun. The blue fades if the beetle gets wet or humid!
COMMON NAME: Mexican Red-Knee Tarantula
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Brachypelma smithi
TYPE: Invertebrate
DIET: Insects, other spiders, frogs, small birds, and mice
GROUP NAME: Colony (though typically solitary)
LIFESPAN: Males: Up to 10 years
Females: Up to 25 years
SIZE: 5 inches body length; up to 7-inch leg span
WEIGHT: ~0.5â1 oz
STATUS: Near Threatened
THREATS: Habitat destruction and illegal pet trade
HABITAT: Semi-desert and grasslands of Mexico
BEHAVIOR: Nocturnal ambush predators. They are calm but may flick irritating hairs from their abdomen if threatened.
FUN FACT: They can smell and taste with their feetâthanks to sensitive hairs that detect chemical and vibrational signals!
COMMON NAME: Brazilian Black Tarantula
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Grammostola pulchra
TYPE: Invertebrate
DIET: Insects, small invertebrates, and occasionally small vertebrates
GROUP NAME: Colony (though typically solitary)
LIFESPAN: Males: 6â8 years
Females: Up to 20 years
SIZE: 5â6 inch leg span
WEIGHT: ~1 oz
STATUS: Not Evaluated
THREATS: Habitat loss and over-collection for the pet trade
HABITAT: Grasslands and tropical forests of Brazil and Uruguay
BEHAVIOR: Docile and slow-moving. Known for their calm temperament and reluctance to bite.
FUN FACT: This speciesâ velvety black appearance and gentle nature make it one of the most popular tarantulas in the pet trade.
COMMON NAME: Rose-Hair Tarantula
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Grammostola rosea
TYPE: Invertebrate
DIET: Insects, lizards, small snakes, mice, and toads
GROUP NAME: Colony (though typically solitary)
LIFESPAN: Males: 4â6 years
Females: Up to 20 years
SIZE: 4.5â6 inches leg span
WEIGHT: ~0.5â1 oz
STATUS: Not Evaluated
THREATS: Habitat loss and overcollection for pet trade
HABITAT: Deserts and scrublands of Chile, South America
BEHAVIOR: Burrowing tarantulas that web themselves into a shelter during the day
FUN FACT: Despite their dramatic appearance, theyâre often shy and slow-moving, making them a favorite in the exotic pet world.
COMMON NAME: Salmon Pink Birdeater Tarantula
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lasiodora parahybana
TYPE: Invertebrate
DIET: Insects, with the occasional small bird or mammal
GROUP NAME: Colony (though typically solitary)
LIFESPAN: Males: 4â6 years
Females: Up to 15 years
SIZE: Up to 10 inches leg span
WEIGHT: ~3â4 oz
STATUS: Not Evaluated
THREATS: Habitat loss and overcollection for pet trade
HABITAT: Rainforest floors of eastern Brazil
BEHAVIOR: Nocturnal ground-dweller that creates burrows or hides in natural shelters
FUN FACT: One of the largest tarantulas in the worldâand despite their size, theyâre surprisingly fast movers!
COMMON NAME: Zebra-Legged Tarantula
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Aphonopelma seemanni
TYPE: Invertebrate
DIET: Insects, small mammals, small amphibians
GROUP NAME: Solitary
LIFESPAN: Up to 15 years (females)
SIZE: 4â6 inches
WEIGHT: Not commonly recorded
STATUS: Not Evaluated
THREATS: Habitat loss
HABITAT: Forests of southern Mexico and Central America
BEHAVIOR: Docile and nervous; more likely to flee than fight. Lives in deep burrows lined with webbing.
FUN FACT: Their striking black and white leg stripes help them blend in with the forest floor.
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