Spiny Leaf Insect (Extatosoma tiaratum)
$25.00 - $30.00
An overwhelming favourite, the Spiny Leaf Insect is a hardy pet, easy to keep and a fascinating addition to your home or school.
As far as insect pets go, Spiny leaf insects are a winner! They have amazing camouflage, and are able to be handled gently. These captive-bred insects mainly feed on eucalyptus leaves, and can be kept in groups or on their own. As adults, the females have short, flightless wings, and the adult males have long wings and are capable of flying short distances. Females are also able to reproduce without a male!
Adult female 150mm (sold as juveniles ~30mm in body length)
- Also known as Macleay's Spectre after their distinctive camouflage.
- Suitable for all ages and experience levels. Great to handle!
- Feeds on Eucalyptus leaves and much more.
- Captive bred through our environmentally sustainable breeding program.
- All Minibeast Wildlife animals are covered by our seven day Minibeast Guarantee and have a free downloadable Care Guide
- Guaranteed to be mite and parasite free.
You will need:
- An enclosure
- Access to Eucalyptus (Gum) trees or other suitable food plants.
- A misting bottle
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Reviews
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Spiny leaf insects
We got two females for my kids birthdays and they were the best pets ever ! They lived their whole life span and were very easy to care for. They also made an interesting topic to talk about. They arrived happy and healthy and well packaged.
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2 beautiful angels
Recieved my 2 spiny girls a little over 2 weeks ago and they are thriving! They love the eucalyptus I'm providing and one has already moulted while in her new home, I'm happy beyond belief!?
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Fantastic
My daughter could not be happier with her new insects. They arrived in excellent condition and she is loving looking after them. I suspect we’ll be adding more varieties soon!
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Thay are a great little thing whave if you cannot have animals in your house
The team at mini beasts are so helpful and And happy to help any time for what ever reason ?
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Young nymphs
Very happy with the shipping 10 out of 10, these guys have big appetite and look stunning.
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spiny leaf insect
juvenile was larger than expected and well formed,eating well on local eucalypt
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Class Pet
We did order a male which we believe should have wings. We already had two females. I am not sure the one you sent is a male. I cant see any wings and it looks very similar to the females we already have, which is a bit disappointing. Am I missing something? He/she arrived in good health and my students quickly assimilated her/him into her/his new environment. Minibeast Wildlife reply: Hi Deborah, we sell the insects as juveniles, so your male will develop wings as he grows. You will see that your juvenile male has a smooth back, whereas the juvenile females have a spiky back.
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SPINY LEAF INSECT
The kids love their new pet! it arrived 2 days after it was shipped.
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Excellent service
Excellent customer service from Minibeast, Deanna organised timely delivery for us and we received the insects in time for my Son’s birthday. Insect arrived happy and healthy.