Meet the Mini-Beasts
 |
Chilean Rose, Red Knee Tarantula and more. |
 |
Also part of the arachnid family learn more about our amoured friends. |
 |
These larger species of snail normally accompany us to mini-beast displays and parties for younger children as they are slow moving and easy to handle. |
 |
Over 20cm in length these mini-beasts are much larger then those you find in the garden and allow you to view them in more detail. |
 |
The larger of our two pecies of cockroach measuring upto 5 cm. Their size makes them ideal mini-beasts for handling, although they are interesting enough to watch. |
 |
Our smaller cockroaches measuring upto 3 cm. Interesting to watch scuttle around and feel tickle your hand. |
 |
Colourful flying beetles from Africa. There stunning colours make them a great hit at Mini Beast Talks and Displays. |
 |
These small insects can cause mayhem in parts of Africa, destroying crops in hours. More often in the UK they are lunch for other reptiles and exotic animals. |
 |
To listen to these nosiy small brown crickets chirping transports you to warm summer evenings. |
 |
Althought a widely used food source for reptiles and amphibians in captivity these beetles and mealworm larvae are great for teaching about life cycles and are great to watch up close. |
 |
Learn more about worms, ants, woodlice and other creepy crawlys you might find in the garden or park. |
