Reptile Junction

Some pretty awesome tarantulas we have available.✨

Hidden beneath Arizona's sandy soils is one of nature's most impressive ambush predators: the ant lion.
As larvae, ant lions dig cone-shaped pits and wait buried at the bottom for prey to slip in. When an insect tries to escape, the ant lion flicks sand uphill, creating tiny avalanches that pull its meal right back down. Those powerful jaws then make quick work of fruit flies, ants, crickets, and other small insects.

Despite the name, ant lions aren't ants at all—they're the juvenile stage of an insect that eventually transforms into a delicate winged adult similar to a lacewing.

Watch this Arizona ant lion doing exactly what it was built for: digging, flicking sand, and turning unsuspecting insects into dinner.

Support local and save local! 🎉

Now through October 31st, pick up an Apache Junction Shop Local Card and enjoy discounts at participating businesses throughout our community.
Cards are available at the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce for just $2 (cash only).
Don't forget to stop by Reptile Junction, where your Shop Local Card gets you 10% off your purchase (excluding feeders). It's a great way to save money while supporting the local businesses that make Apache Junction special.
Shop local. Save local. Support your community. ❤️