Services
Insect Pinning
For $20 we will pin and spread a dead bug for you. For an extra $15-20 (depending on size/type) we will mount it in a shadowbox. Email for more information info@pdxinsectarium.org. If the specimen requires gutting and stuffing (large body) or repair there may be an extra charge. We are not able to do tarantulas or spiders, we refer you to Lilah at Of Moth and Flame for this service ofmothandflame@gmail.com.
You can also book a private pinning class and we will teach you how to do it and provide all supplies.
Pet Bug Sitting
Going out of town and need someone to watch your pet bugs? Bring them to the insectarium and they will be well-cared for!
Here are our rates:
For 1-2 small terrariums or one medium terrarium
$2 per day
$12 per week
$38 per month
For 3-5 small, 1-2 medium, or one large
$3 per day
$18 per week
$70 per month
Small: equal to or less than 6x6 inches or equivalent (less than one gallon)
Medium: between 6x6 inches and 12x12 or equivalent (up to 10 gallons)
Large: anything larger than 12 inches on any side or over 10 gallons
Email for more information info@pdxinsectarium.org
We frequently receive tarantula donations/surrenders and are quickly running out of space! Instead of declining, we created a Tarantula Adoption Program. During your visit to the insectarium, you’ll have the opportunity to meet tarantulas ready for adoption. We’ll also keep an updated list of adoptable tarantulas here.
There will be an adoption fee based on the tarantula’s size and species, as well as an interview to ensure it’s the right fit for you. Since tarantulas can live 20 years or more and we’re committed to finding them forever homes.
If you are interested in adopting email info@pdxinsectarium.org with the following information:
- is the tarantula for yourself or someone else?
- if for someone else, are they under 18?
- have you researched how to care for a tarantula?
- are you hoping to handle your tarantula?
- do you have a terrarium?
- have you ever had a tarantula or any other pet bugs before?
Potential adopters will be interviewed and required to have a terrarium set up (we can advise if needed).
- Stripe-knee tarantula (Aphonopelma seemanni)
- Sex unknown, young, ~3 inch leg span
- Adoption fee $30
- Temperament unknown, hides in burrow a lot
- Stripe-knee tarantula (Aphonopelma seemanni)
- Sex unknown, young, ~3 inch leg span
- Adoption fee $30
- A little defensive, sensitive
If you have a tarantula to donate email info@pdxinsectarium.org with this information about your tarantula:
- name of tarantula
- species
- male, female, or unknown?
- tarantula temperament: can they be handled? Do they kick hairs readily? Have they struck or bitten in defense? (this has no weight on whether we take them, just want to know)
- approximate age, how long you have had them
- approximate size/leg span
- where did you acquire them? Pet store, breeder, etc
- Why are you surrendering them?
- Are you including a terrarium or other supplies?