Anthropod Museum
We keep a number of live insects, arachnids, and other arthropods on display.
Australian Walking Sticks
These insects are a favorite at the museum. While their large size and spiky appearance can scare people, they are quite docile and never bite. Their diet consists entirely of leaves from plants in the rose and blackberry families. They are also called Macleay's Spectre.
Chaco Golden Striped Tarantula
A favorite of visitors, this tarantula is a new addition to the collection. It eats crickets and meal worms. Unlike many other kinds of tarantulas, the Chaco Golden Striped does not hide or burrow, so you can always be sure to see it when you visit. When it is fully grown, it may reach a size of 8 inches across!
Giant Black African Millipede
Another new addition to our collection, this is an impressive looking "bug" at about 10 inches long. Millipedes, even giant ones, are harmless though, so there is no reason to be afraid. We feed our giant fruit and vegetables.
Madagascar Giant Hissing Cockroaches
These large roaches are all bark and no bite. When they feel threatened, they emit a hissing noise by squeezing air out of the holes in their abdomens. It is supposed to startle predators, giving the roach enough time to escape. There are always young hissers to be seen at the museum.
