The Bug Den

01/06/2026

Good afternoon everyone!
Wow oh wow what a fantastic day we all had at the Bournemouth Bug Show yesterday! Andy you smashed it! Was such a well run show again 👏🏼👏🏼

We are absolutely knackered today 😂 but with the Invert Shows UK Wigan show fast approaching this Sunday, no rest for the wicked 😂!
I have been frantically sorting stock and show stock all morning and I have a lot of work to do this week as it was so busy yesterday!

I am off for a hospital appointment shortly but I will be online later this afternoon for all messages and comments 😊 thanks for your patience 🫶🏼

31/05/2026

Doors are nearly open and we are ready to go 🥳

30/05/2026

Woo hoo it's tomorrow! Cannot wait to see everyone! 😍

28/05/2026

I have finally got round to listing these new spirals in two sizes. I was asked to make some a while ago for a lovely customer on Etsy.
My spiders have been enjoying these so far 🤩

https://thebugdenuk.etsy.com/listing/4510171384

28/05/2026

Love this idea! Instant wins are way more satisfying! We will be donating some prizes for this Sunday's show Bournemouth Bug Show 🤩

🎰 Feeling Lucky? Let’s See What Crawls Out of the Box! 🐛

This year, we’re trying something brand new. We’re ditching the traditional raffle and hosting The Ladybird’s Lucky Dip! 🐞

All proceeds are going to the Dorset Wildlife Trust and the Amphibian and Reptile Conservation

No more waiting around until 2:00 PM to see if you've got the winning ticket. The dip is open as soon as the doors do, meaning you can win instantly!

🔍 How It Works:

Step 1: Dip your hand into the box (if you dare!).

Step 2: Pull out a ticket.

Step 3: If it ends in a 0, you’re a winner!

Choose your reward from a table loaded with incredible prizes donated by our generous traders. We’ll be adding fresh prizes throughout the day, so make sure to flutter back and have another go!

💰 Dips are just £1 a go.
Don't be a slug... come try your luck! 🦗✨

27/05/2026

Hello everyone!
Sorry for the lack in posts and replies but we have actually had a rare couple of days off over the bank holiday. We have had a lovely time with friends and family and feel very refreshed although melted in this heat 🥵😊

I spent yesterday getting caught up on the bank holiday orders and getting stock sorted. I will be replying to all messages today.

I have put a hold on live posting this week as it's just too hot and my little bugs come first 🥰

I hope everyone is surviving this heat wave and managed to keep your bugs cool 😊

We had this little crab spider visit us the other evening. He was relocated back outside instead of my sofa 🤭

22/05/2026

Hello! Our next show is fast approaching and it's the fantastic Bournemouth Bug Show
This is such a fun family show with a great atmosphere. We have been looking forward to this show 🤩

21/05/2026

Hello everyone! I have just listed three new hides onto Etsy 🤩 I will add them to eBay this evening 💀🦇💖

https://thebugdenuk.etsy.com/listing/4509117465

20/05/2026

I have just updated our livestock list in regards to the mantis.
I am checking stock on all the isopods tonight as I have had a lot of sales on those recently and I don't want to run them too low 😊

20/05/2026

Good morning everyone!
What an amazing show the BTS was this year! From the traders, the staff and the customers you were all amazing! We love meeting so many of you in person 🥰

Everyone meet "Pancake" 😍 I might have accidentally brought this gorgeous little spider home from the show 🤭
They are a Tomb Crawler spider (Selenops radiata) from the lovely The Spider Shop and I just couldn't resist 😁

What did everyone else come home with?