Scrape dwelling scorpions are predominately found throughout the temperate regions of Australia. The most commonly kept species in captivity are the black rock scorpion from Northern NSW around to SA & the Flinders ranges scorpion from Central West SA. Housing Scrape dwelling scorpions are much hardier than burrowing species, and can handle temperatures from 5-35C, …
Giant Millipedes can be found throughout the subtropical to tropical regions of Australia the largest of these are found around the Wet Tropics Region and further North. The most common species in captivity are the Redlegged millipede from Southeast QLD, and the giant black millipede and white ring millipede of Far North QLD. Housing Giant …
The Giant Panda snail Hedleyella falconeri is Australia’s largest native land snail species, reaching shell lengths of up to 9cm. They are endemic to the subtropical vine thickets of Northeastern NSW to Southeast QLD. LIke most snail species they are mainly active after heavy rains where they emerge from the ground to feed and mate. …
Housing Australian tarantulas are found in a wide range of habitats from the Mallee of North West Victoria, through the deserts of central Australia and WA up into the Tropics of the North of Australia. Despite this all, tarantulas are often found in close proximity to a potential water source. Being a burrowing animal a …
Housing Despite being found in a very wide variety of habitats, even in the desert centipedes will seek out cool damp areas, such as crevices and burrows. In captivity it is imperative to do our best to simulate this environment. A small plastic, glass or acrylic enclosure of minimum 2x body length for each LxWxH. …
This post is a basic guide for what can and can’t be kept within the states of Australia. It is in no way to be taken as the law, make sure to do your own research before moving/keeping any invertebrates. Please comment to suggest an edit. VIC, NSW, ACT and SA VIC, NSW, ACT & …
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