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"Year 5 really enjoyed their visit from bugsnstuff yesterday, where they got up close and personal with some creatures!"

Target tarantula no. 4 for this trip Sri Lankan trip - the Ivory Ornamental (Poecilotheria subfusca).

"Reception also enjoyed a brilliant morning yesterday with bugsnstuff! They were so brave and enjoyed learning about the different animals."

Top camouflage on this Oriental Garden Lizard (Calotes versicolor) spotted near Yala National Park, Sri Lanka.

Years 3 and 4 had a great afternoon learning about and meeting, some interesting creatures including a tarantula, lizard, snake and even a glow in the dark scorpion!

Sri Lanka has some impressive millipedes such as this highly arboreal Spineplate millipede (Harpagophoridae) that can reach up to 25cm in length!

Target tarantula no. 3 for this trip Sri Lankan trip - the Fringed Ornamental (Poecilotheria ornata). Possibly the second largest of the genus after India's P. rufilata.

Sri Lanka's largest whip scorpion (Thelyphonus sepiaris). These non venomous arachnids defend themselves by spraying a vinegar-like, acetic acid from glands near their abdomen.

Sri Lanka. An impressive adult male Huntsman spider (Heteropoda venatoria) just chilling on our bathroom sink! Although venomous, they're not medically significant for humans so we let it stay to continue being a natural pest controller.

Our Rainforest workshop is our most popular session and is aimed at both the top end of KS1 and any year group in KS2 where teachers intend to study a specific habitat in far greater depth than is usual with our one hour workshops.

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Sri Lanka. Lizards like this Otocryptis sp. can often be found sleeping at the end of thin branches at night as an anti-predator strategy. They select precarious perches that are too thin and fragile to support larger, nocturnal predators like snakes.

Sri Lanka. The Asian Common Toad (Duttaphrynus melanostictus), a species that grows to about 20 cm (8 in) long and is widely distributed in Southeast Asia.

"Today the children had a fantastic hands-on experience that sparked curiosity, encouraged respect for living things and gave the children a closer look at the amazing world of bugs and insects! Thank you so much to Guy for an unforgettable day!"

This stunning freshwater crab (Oziotelphusa hippocastanum) is endemic to Sri Lanka and southern India, living in lowland forests and swamps, and faces threats from habitat loss, leading to its endangered status in Sri Lanka.

"Elephant Road" in Sri Lanka, is famous for encounters with wild elephants that block the road, creating a unique travel experience and potential danger, highlighting the need for caution, distance, and no feeding, as these animals are wild despite their habituation to vehicles.

Our top nine images of 2025 over on our Instagram page! Although most are arachnids, not surprisingly, the Giant chameleon wins!

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Target tarantula no. 2 for the Sri Lanka trip and one we relocated from a local residents kitchen! - the Ghost Ornamental (Poecilotheria vittata).

Sri Lanka. A decent sized forest scorpion (Srilankametrus sp.) that ran across our accommodations outdoor restaurant area after being flushed out by heavy rains.

Sri Lanka. A stunning Lanternfly (Pyrops maculatus), a species of planthopper that feeds on sap.

Sri Lanka. An impressive Tailless Whip-scorpion (Phrynichus sp.). The first pair of legs of this arachnid act as sensory organs and are not used for walking but are very thin and elongated, and can extend several times the length of the body.

Sri Lanka. The Sandalwood defoliator (Amata passalis). The average life cycle of the species is 62 days and they can have up to 11 generations per year! A great example of Batesian mimicry, deterring predators by resembling a stinging insect.

Documentary release day! The new lovetarantulas.com documentary TARANTULAS of COSTA RICA is now available!

Filmed throughout Costa Rica, this 4 hour tarantula documentary is our most ambitious film project to date and features 13 different tarantula spider species.

The highly camouflaged Kelaart's dwarf toad (Adenomus kelaartii) is endemic to Sri Lanka and the IUCN has assessed it as being a "vulnerable" due to habitat loss.

Target tarantula no. 1 for this trip - the Sri Lankan Ornamental (Poecilotheria fasciata). Our research shows that these spiders are highly nomadic, only settling for longer periods during a moult or egg sac production.

A stunning Hump-nosed pit viper (Hypnale hypnale) found at our feet on a night walk. This species is one of the six venomous snakes in Sri Lanka and if not treated within a few hours, bites can potentially be fatal for human beings. Nice.

We're pleased to report we're back from this years field trip to Sri Lanka. We were caught up in the recent cyclone but thankfully returned home safely. Our thoughts are with the beautiful people of Sri Lanka as they cope with the worst flooding in decades.

"Year 2 have enjoyed an exciting morning meeting lots of amazing animals and learning some interesting science facts with Guy from bugsnstuff!"

Another very busy day t M The Galleries Washington for Halloween! Did you #bravethecage ?

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"Year 2 have enjoyed an exciting morning meeting lots of amazing animals and learning some interesting science facts!"

How did that happen?! Yes, we're celebrating our 14th birthday here at bugsnstuff HQ! Thanks to all our supporters, followers and friends - we wouldn't be here without you!