Ep 19. Creepy Crawlers

In season 2, episode 19 of Popular Mechanics for Kids, entitled "Creepy Crawlers," co-hosts Elisha Cuthbert and Jay Baruchel explore the world of insects and spiders. The episode starts with Elisha and Jay attempting to catch bugs by using various tools like hand nets, magnifying glasses, and jars. Then, they meet with a professional entomologist who teaches them about the different types of insects and their characteristics.

The hosts are captivated by the display of live insects that the entomologist shows them, including creepy crawlers like tarantulas, scorpions, and centipedes. The entomologist teaches them about how these insects survive and communicate with each other. They also learn how spiders use their webs to trap their prey and the various ways in which insects defend themselves from predators.

After learning about all the various types of creepy crawlers, Jay and Elisha get hands-on with some of the insects. They make a new habitat for a few spiders, and then attempt to introduce a couple of millipedes. They even get to meet some giant hissing cockroaches, which they feed and observe before returning them to their display.

As the episode continues, the hosts visit a science museum that has a bug exhibit. They meet with one of the museum's arachnid experts who gives them a lesson in spider hunting behavior and demonstrates how a tarantula molts its exoskeleton. They also learn about how some species of spiders catch their prey by building webs that are spun from their own bodies.

Finally, Elisha and Jay create their very own bug zoo! They use various materials to create habitats for different insects and discuss what will be necessary to make sure that they all thrive in their new homes. They even create a special display for millipedes, since they've taken such a liking to them.

Throughout the episode, Elisha and Jay are never far from the creepy crawlers. Whether they're catching insects in the wild or examining them in captivity, they are always fascinated by the ways in which these creatures survive and interact with their environments. "Creepy Crawlers" is a perfect example of what makes Popular Mechanics for Kids such an engaging and informative series.