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 stick insect
A lovely addition to the family. She arrived safe and sound and after a couple of days was curious to explore and meet her biggest fan (my 8 year old daughter). She’s just had her first moult here and it’s been interesting to watch! The kids are very excited to see her move around again shortly.
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Amazing quality
These guys absolutely care about their customers, both of my spiny leaf insects arrived quickly in perfect condition. If I get more I will certainly be purchasing from these guys again
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great
good service and quick
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Spiny leaf insects
My insects arrived in excellent condition and the leaves were still fresh. I was even given an extra insect. Can’t wait to see them grow
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Happy insect!
We love our spiney leaf insect, she arrived safely and has settled in well, we are still figuring out her favourite food but she seems happy, it’s been really easy for the kids to learn to handle her.
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Spiny leaf insects
Arrived early, absolutely adorable so glad we bought them, service from minibeast was wonderful
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Adorable but hardy
Our spiny leaf insect got delivered into the wrong letterbox and we found it a day later. It has been quite warm and sunny, but the juvenile was fine. My 9-year-old loves it!
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Excellent!
I can tell that the people behind Minibeast Wildlife really care about both the welfare of their animals and customer experience. Communication was excellent, with care information sent along with the shipping notification, including a video on how to set up the enclosure for the stick insects. My insect arrived quickly and in top condition, and I was very pleased with the care with which she was packaged. I will be purchasing again in the future!
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Spiny Leaf Insects
I am very happy with the insects. They came wonderfully packaged with moist leaves to eat. They arrived very fast too. They have adapted to their new habitat very well.