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Are you considering a pet bug? Many people are convinced that a pet bug is the best pet they could ask for. Just read the page ‘Why keeping bugs?<\/a>‘. But there are many bugs to choose from, everyone with there pros and cons. And sometimes, cons are not the same for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you convinced already? And do you really want to start keeping a bug as a pet? Keep on reading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before you dive into the diverse world of bugs I can highly recommend you to read the ‘Basics about keeping bugs<\/a>‘. This will show you where you need to think of when keeping a bug as a pet. Keeping a bug is a commitment, just like keeping a dog, cat or horse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There is a huge amount of bug species to choose from. Some are very good starter bugs. Others need more experience and have higher requirements. On this page I will help you to find a pet bug that suits with your expectations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n “Bugs are the most fascinating creatures you\u2019ve ever stepped on in your life”<\/p>\nEntomologist Sammy Ramsey<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n There are some basic decisions to make first. And the first is that you’ll need to decide how much time, space, and money you want to spend on your new bug. <\/p>\n\n\n\n How much do you have and do you want to spend?<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n How much do you have to keep the enclosure?<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n How much do you want to spend to buy, maintain and care?<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Some bugs do not consume much time, such as millipedes, and some bugs cost a lot of time. For example, a leaf-cutter ant colony requires much more time to maintain and take care of. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, space is an important consideration. Tarantulas don’t need much space to keep them happy and healthy. Butterflies need much more space to be able to fly around. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Money, of course, may be an essential factor in the decision which pet bug you want to choose. Cockroaches or stick insects don’t cost that much money. Bugs that eat live food have much higher food costs, and some animals need very steady climate condition and much heat, which in turn also cost much more money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some other questions you need to ask yourself…<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Below you can download an excel table with the main characteristics of many bug species. You can use this as a tool to consider which bug species is most suited for you. Just make a list of species that you are considering and afterwards research them if you can give what they require and need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n – Note that the table is still under construction. If new information or species are added I will upload it here<\/em> – <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
How to choose the bug species that is right for you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Time<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>
Space<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>
Money<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>
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A tool to help you choose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n