Tropical Forest spiders

20/10/2026

Grab yourself a cutiepie

17/10/2026

So this is goodbye for now my friends.

TFS will be taking a long hiatus while I stop to concentrate on other projects and passions. I may return after a few years, I may not. I’ll still be around, and keeping some beloved spiders as pets only. I always told myself I would carry on with my projects as long as it was still fun and a passion project for me. If I’m honest, lately it has become more of a chore than I would like.

You can follow my Chahoua gecko project over at Fairy Scales Exotics.

Thank you all so very much for the last 6 years, it’s been a wild ride. 🖤

Love always,
River

07/10/2026

You’ve probably noticed I’ve been quiet and inconsistent over the last 6 months. To be very real, this year has exhausted me in every sense of the word.

I’m unsure what the future looks like for TFS if I’m honest.

I have a few small projects lined up, but it’s likely I will raise them and you’ll then be able to find them on Sunset Species or Undead exotics tables at shows.

For now, I am taking a prolonged hiatus.

Picture of my beautiful guy Seaweed for attention.

04/10/2026

We’re all set up at the central show! 🥳 Today I am behind Sunset Species table. This girlie says she would like someone to please take her home! Come find us. 🥹🖤

16/08/2026

Hello, I’m still mid move and very dead. But.

I’ma need everyone to see Sho’s new logo, cos OMG!

Hello everyone!

It’s an inconspicuous Saturday afternoon and I am here to spice it up a little with an announcement 👀

I know I’ve rebranded already once before but I’m doing it again (I can hear you sighing!)

Bug Print felt like a place I needed to keep my other interests separate from so that the focus of the space wasn’t lost and I didn’t annoy people with my other interests. Over time, it’s become clear that I’ve outgrown Bug Print and evolved into someone new and the pressure of trying to be both people is frankly overwhelming.

I’ve sat on my hands for a long time as I wasn’t sure who that someone new was exactly and I needed a little time to find my way.

Over my time in the hobby, I have changed and grown a lot from who I once was and I no longer feel that either space truly reflects the whole of me now. I’d love the opportunity to reintroduce myself to you all 🥰

I will be rebranding as Sunset Species.

I’d like to talk a little bit about what that represents because I’m a bit corny and sentimental like that.

Sunsets represent the final chapter in a phase of life, letting go of stress, rebirth and peaceful completion amongst many other things. I feel that this has such a spiritual meaning behind it for this new journey.

I also wanted to have a little piece of the old me in the logo so I had to bring the jumping spider mascot with me.

The Marigolds are a tribute to my first jumping spider, Marigold. I got her in 2021 and she had babies for so many of you in 2022. She gave me the gift of this community and I owe so much to her.

I also owe a great deal to the friends I have made along the way. Friends who have reminded me through some very difficult times recently that I am supported, loved and that there is a safe space for me in this community. Who have encouraged me to be who I am inside and never expected me to be anyone different. So this change is for them too, to honour them. You know who you are.

I hope you’ll embrace my rebrand and continue to join and support me as I grow and evolve some more. I’m blessed to be on this path with you all by my side and I’m excited to keep blossoming and shining for years to come.

All my love,
Sho 🩷

09/08/2026

It’s been a BUSY weekend, repairing and reinforcing Solero the ball pythons viv, and that’s one happy snake moved into the new TFS headquarters. 🥹

06/08/2026

Part 3 of showing you my other animals whilst I’m on hiatus.

This is Miss Candyfloss, Floss, Flossie, or Bunny for short. Having her is an absolute joy. Leopard geckos are some of the most interesting, complex and rewarding animals I’ve ever kept. Most nights she taps on the door of her enclosure, not to come out, she just wants me to chat to her.

I can’t believe I ever thought leopard geckos were boring. What a travesty. 😅