Books

Bugs as Pets (Animal Planet Pet Care Library)

by Jay F. Hemdal

This book is a great resource for finding that perfect pet. It list several different insects and bugs that would make great pets for beginners as well as certain bugs and spiders to avoid. Great for people just getting into the hobby.

ISBN: 9780793837946

Pet Bugs: A Kid's Guide to Catching and Keeping Touchable Insects

by Sally Kneidel

Don’t let the title fool you. This book is great for old and young alike. With lots of illustrations and easy to understand instruction, you will have a wonder happy pet in no time.

ISBN: 9780471311881

More Pet Bugs: A Kid's Guide to Catching and Keeping Insects and Other Small Creatures

by Sally Kneidel

The second book to Pet Bugs, it has information not only about bugs but a section called bugs that aren’t bugs. This book is a great companion to the first book or can be a stand alone reference.

The Smithsonian Institution

The Smithsonian Institution is a well respected resources when it come to education and research. This page has a list of insects that might make a great first time pet for you. Along with this section, there is scientific information about bugs that many would find interesting.

Amateur Entomologists’ Society

This website is based in the UK however it has plenty of information for helping you with that new pet. It also has a lot of free information about different insects and spiders without a membership, along with color photos and information about how to become an entomologist.