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Whether you call it a Devil rider, a Witch’s Horse, or a Prairie Alligator, the two-striped walking is sure to surprise you. What they lack in speed they make up for in potent chemical defense that is severely irritating to the eyes AND the olfactory nerves. (It’s very stinky.) Don’t get too close to these fascinating critters! 

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A Big Purple Spider for a little girl. This stunning spider is one of Savana’s favorite types of spiders, a tarantula! Their gorgeous velvet appearance and vivid colors make them a popular pet. Come learn why! 


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We take a ride in the way way back machine to hundreds of millions of years ago to see what giant bugs were like and how they may have existed. Come learn about the giants we are glad do not roam around today but are happy to know once existed! 

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This gorgeous moth is one of the largest insects in the world with such a wide array of defenses, it’s a wonder they have predators at all! 




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Kids meet your Aunt Midge! She’s a bit frigid. 
She’s the only insect in the antarctic and the largest terrestrial animal that lives on Antarctica! 

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This beautiful bug is known for its metallic and vivid elytra! But did you also know they can cause mass destruction!? 

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T(termites) 2: Judgment Day! This time we discuss the different castes and how much damage you can get from one colony. 

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This is episode 1 of our first two parter! We cover the woody villian in everyone’s homes, termites! We discuss the problem with termites, what they eat, and how they differ from one another. 
Catch next weeks episode for the epic conclusion of Termites! 

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An extremely cute hunter with a cool house! And the door is definitely not made of poop….! 


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Sleak and stunning with a cruel and clever reproductive routine. This interesting critter is not one to be messed with.

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