Cristarmadillidium muricatum: A Unique Spiny Exoskeleton The spine-like projections of Cristarmadillidium muricatum give it a unique appearance and may also provide protection from predators. Read more
Spider shedding: Their most vulnerable moment Spider shedding is one of the most important processes in growth. Because spiders have an external skeleton, they must shed their old exoskeleton from time to time in order to grow larger. After shedding, the new exoskeleton is still soft and vulnerable. During this period, the spider is especially sensitive to disturbance and needs a calm, Read more
White-Lipped Python behavior: An alert and observant snake The white-lipped python is an alert, active and observant snake that may respond well to familiar environmental signals in a terrarium. Read more
