InvertiCast

Simon and Leah delve into the fascinating world of praying mantises! We highlight specific species, folklore, and what makes mantids so interesting. Listen in to learn all about these ambush predators and what we like best about them!

Leah and Simon talk all about invertebrates that have had an influence over the winter holidays. From lady bugs to Christmas spiders! Listen in to find out what bugs have in common with the holiday season.

Leah is delighted to chat with Ryan Marshall, owner of Marshall Arachnids. Marshall Arachnids is a outstanding source for captive bred tarantulas among other related products. Ryan and Leah share opinions on conservation, the hobby, favorite species, and shared experiences keeping tarantulas.

Simon and Leah interview April and Sam the owners of Eight Legged Adventures. April and Sam are tarantula breeders local to the Colorado area and they focus on conservation. Listen in to learn all about Eight Legged Adventures and what they are all about!

Leah sits down with Mel, the creator of Fatty Pancake. Mel is an artist who creates beautiful works of art featuring reptiles and invertebrates and places them on all sorts of products. From t shirts to stickers, Mel's artwork is truly amazing. Listen in to learn all about Mel and Fatty Pancake.

Are scorpions really that scary? Simon and Leah discuss everything from the scientific classification to venom of scorpions. Are you interested in keeping a scorpion? They also talk all about which scorpion species are the best for new keepers and which ones are best for experienced keepers. Listen in to learn all about these amazing arachnids!

Would you use an anti-aging cream that was made with snail slime? Join Leah and Simon as they talk about Gastropods and the incredible ways they are helpful to human beings and their ecosystems.

Leah and Simon are joined by a special guest, Britain Stelly with the Creature Courage Experience. Britain is a licensed therapist specializing in phobias and anxiety. Listen all about her amazing work and the invert love she's on a mission to show the world!

Leah and Simon chat about centipedes and milipedes. The many species that are offered throughout the pet trade and information about their defensive mechanisms! Also where they live and what they do! Tune in and learn all about these fascinating creatures!

Leah and Simon talk about assassin bugs! What are they, where do they live, and what makes them so interesting? Tune in to learn all about these predators of the invertebrate world.