Species ID Was told it was Damon diadema but it (he?) only has 2 bands on the legs instead of 3 distinct ones. My thought it Damon medius. (Subadult) If anyone knows for sure please let me know! :-) #arachnids #speciesID #arthropods #blueskyspiders

Been a while! Wanted to share the new puppy. Meet “Bucatini” my new Columbian Boa Constrictor ❤️ He is a wonderful new animal ambassador and came to me from small breed animal rescue in Vista, CA

Bleb 😝 (She did NOT in fact enjoy the romaine 🤭) #beardeddragon #reptiles #pogonavitticeps #lizards

Do I have a peppered cockroach with some form of dwarfism? This is so cool! (Archimandrita tesselata) In my hand is a juvenile. They don’t get wings until adult (bottom) the small one on top with the wings is smaller than my juvenile! #insects #bugs #nature

If you see me “rocking out” in my car, just know I’m actually totally winning that argument I had 5 years ago.

Look at this little noodle! She is getting so big! Despite her puny size she has already been part of quite a few of my live animal programs and the kids (and adults) LOVE her! (Obviously 😜) “Tambi” - Kenyan Sand Boa (Eryx colubrinus) #herpsky #reptiles #snakes #reptile

Some good looking Giant African Milliedes! S. Fisheri They are excellent outreach animals and a crowd favorite! #inverts #bugsky #diplopoda #millipede

Bunny bonding! 🥰 Hopefully Stanley (Flemish Giant) and Oats (Holland Lop) will be the best of buds/roomates soon! #rabbits #bunbuns #animalcare

Interesting! www.bbc.com/news/article...

University of Lincoln finds tortoises have human-like feelings - BBC News

The findings can help shape how animals are cared for in captivity, a university spokesperson said.

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So MANY July Programs 🥰 All programs listed are FREE to the public and perfect for all ages! Please check with venue directly to see if reservations are required. ***Doodlebugs Animal Adventures offers fun and educational LIVE animal programs throughout Orange County CA and surrounding areas #OC

Stanley thinks he is a Corgi. He had two outreach programs today in Stanton, CA. Good thing he loves the pet pets 😜 #animaloutreach #rabbits #flemishgiant #animals

Pardon me…I see you have some tasty worms there… 😛 #herps #reptile #beardeddragon

Legless lizard anyone? 😜 Mr. Wigglesworth my European legless lizard was a huge hit as always during my Girl Scout programs this week. Now we are off to a reading reptiles program in Long Beach! #summerfun #orangecounty

😝😝😝 “Nubs”, my Columbian Boa Constrictor, and I took a selfie after our library program today. Love my giant nope rope! 🐍🥰 #snakes #herpsky #reptiles #animals #boas #animaleducation#orangecounty

“Grubert” and I are about to do some preschool “Bugs and Spiders” programs in Tustin 😝 #insects #preschool #spiders #orangecounty #education #inverts

Just found A BUNCH of these in my Giant Millipede (Spiropoeus fischeri) enclosure! 🥰 No idea what type of isopod it is. This seems to be full size (there are loads of babies too) Food/substrate in milli enclosure is the isopod mix from Josh’s Frogs. 🤷‍♀️ #inverts #bugsky #isopods #invertID #bugID

Please enjoy this video of my male vinegaroon saying hello. #inverts #bugsky #arachnids

Upcoming LIVE Animal programs here in Orange County (and beyond) All listed programs are FREE and open to the public, please check with venue directly regarding possible reservations. For a list of all my public events please check out my website. #OrangeCounty #Socal #Steam #Kids #Animals

Dog dog dog dog RABBIT! These two are such good buds. #rabbits #hollandlop #goldenretriever #dogs #sundaysleepies

If you start to get down on yourself look up pumpkin toadlets. You’re doing ok my friend. You’re doing just fine. #animalfacts #nature #amphibians #herpy

a brachycephalus brunneus frog is swimming in a container of water

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Today’s episode of “The kid said what now?!?” Me: So, what should we do if there is an animal we are afraid of? 4 yo boy: RUN AWAY! Me: 😳….Or…..we could LEARN about it! Then we might realize it’s not so scary after all! (But…I mean..yeah…I guess you could run 🤷‍♀️) #reptiles #insects #education

Say hello to “Mr Wigglesworth” my European Legless Lizard. (Pseudopus apodus) He has the face of Kermit the Frog but the attitude of Oscar the Grouch. #herpsky #reptiles #herpetology #lizards

Hornworm/Hawk Moth (Manduca sexta) Pupa phase exhibiting a “Deimatic Behavior” or “Startle Display” Wriggling around to detract predators. So weird (cute) 😝 #insects #bugsky #🐛 #invertebrates #entomology #stem

Super cool visual!

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Happy #WorldTurtleDay! Have you ever wondered how turtles breathe inside a rigid box? I made this illustration back when I was teaching Chordate Zoology. It's a subject I find fascinating. 🌿🐢

I had 3 kindergarten LIVE animal programs yesterday. It was also my birthday. I jokingly mentioned it to the teacher when she booked the programs last month.... EACH CLASS SANG ME HAPPY BIRTHDAY (with cha cha cha's 🥳) 25 5-6 year old singing to me??? It was a good day 😆

So enjoy I guess… Elephant Beetle Larva (Megasoma elephas) #bugsky #inverts #🐛 #nature #education #natureeducation

He is such a good lookin' boy. 🥰 "Cpt Blueberry" - Indonesian Blue Tongue Skink

I have decided to name my new emperor scorpion “Amaris” Want to see if ANY of my millennials in the audience catch it.

a close up of a girl 's face with the words i 'm not a fucking doll written below her

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Don’t forget to touch grass. “Gobi” - Bearded Dragon #reptiles #herpsky

This is how our 75lb Golden Retriever likes to sleep. RIP couch.