In todays episode of random thoughts of entomo-interest, I was philosophical about the implications of the arthropod pet trade, whether the beetle will win or my cats, and what that might mean for the smaller infestations that crop up along the way.   Stay tuned to the very end for a brief snippet of what is to come in future episodes! Please check out the Underscore Orkestra, an amazing group deserving of all of our praise.   New Jersey Dept. of Ag Info on H. longicornis NYT Article Mentioned That Python in the Pet Store May Have Been Snatched From The Wild Wildlife Laundering Through Breeding Farms More on the Tick