# Pests as Pets Alex Andreyev Shows Creepy Crawlies as Domestic House Pets By Rachel | Published 2009-08-04 | Updated 2009-08-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alex-andreyev-photography-insects References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Pets-in-the-city-enviroment/278810) & [alexandreev](http://alexandreev.com/) Alex Andreyev has created a line of images that frankly freaks me right out. His 'Pets in a City Environment' collection shows tarantulas, caterpillars, and moths as [domestic house pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-animals). From caterpillars eating out of bowls to tarantulas on dog leashes, these images from Alex Andreyev are sure to make you squirm, but the oversized creations are admittedly kind of fun. Take a look at the images above. **Implications** - As consumers continue to vie for individuality, a segment of the market is resorting to [eccentric oddities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-with-a-lizard), such as nurturing [insects in bizarre manners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring), in order to satiate their desire for exclusivity. Corporations may consider using the same tactic of alienating a segment of the market in order to ensure their wares remain exclusive and desirable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Exotic Pets:** The trend of keeping unconventional pets as a form of personal expression is growing, creating opportunities for businesses to cater to this market with new products and services. - **Alternative Pet Care:** As consumers look for new and unconventional ways to care for their pets, businesses can explore opportunities to offer alternative and innovative pet care solutions. - **Insect Appreciation:** As people become more interested in insects as house pets, businesses can tap into this trend to provide education, supplies, and products to support this new market. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Products:** The unconventional pet trend creates opportunities for companies to develop new pet products, such as insect habitats, unconventional pet food, and accessories. - **Education:** As keeping insects as pets becomes more popular, there is an opportunity for businesses to provide education and resources on how to care for and appreciate these creatures. - **Entertainment:** Businesses can explore opportunities to provide events and activities that cater to the insect as pets fanbase, such as insect shows, pet-friendly parks, and insect-themed cafes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pest Control NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-of-nfts.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffreys-loverboy.md) - [Life-Sized Puzzled Insect Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-collection.md) - [Humorous Pet Furniture Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utsdd.md) - [Critter-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-meisen-collection.md) - [Biomimetic Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life.md) - [Bug-Repelling Charm Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charm-collection.md) - [Snack-Branded Wildlife Species](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pringles-spider.md)