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About keeping a variety of insects as pets, including ants, antlions, doodlebugs, and hissing cockroaches.
Antlions
A profile of antlions (also known as doodlebugs) and how to keep them as pets.
Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches
Hissing cockroaches make an interesting pet for those of us without cockroach phobias. They are large, sturdy enough for gentle handling, and easy to care for!
Antcolony.org
Web site of the Ant Colony Developers Association, the site has lots on raising ant colonies as well as information about joining the association.
Ant Farm
Information on ants, FAQ, photos, chat and message board, along with a mix of other interesting things.
AntLion Farms
Nice site that sells antlions and antlion kits (from basic to elegant zen gardens) as well as presenting lots of information on antlions and their biology (don't miss the videos).
Beetle Experience
This interesting site contains pictures, sounds and information on some of America's largest and most interesting beetles, and includes basic care information for some of these insects.
Steve's Ant Farm
Get a virtual taste of ant farming at this site, with live shots of a real ant farm, and lots of information on ant farms fro beginners.

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