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 Insect
Fantastic little creature. Eating on arrival :) I have recommended the company to other teaching friends that are looking for class pets too
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Spiny leaf insect
Thank you for your great service with our new pet, a Spiny Leaf Insect named Herb. Payment and delivery was fast and exactly as described. We are very happy to have Herb and would recommend MiniBeast Wildlife.
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Spiny Leaf Insect
I was very excited when they arrived, three came in my package however the littlest one died after two weeks. The other male and female are going strong and I think they are adorable, my poor little fella has lost a front arm, a reminder that they are so fragile, but it doesn’t seem to hinder him. I would highly recommend them.
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Spiny Leaf Insects
Thank you. We received our Insect in the time you allocated they would arrive . They were in excellent health and now we will watch them grow into beautiful beasts. Would recommend Minibeasts to anyone.
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Amazing!!
They came one day early and they were in perfect condition!! They are great pets and are hardly any work at all!! Thank you so much Minibeast Wildlife!!
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so great
arrived exactly on schedule. I love having two different sized females as it helps tell them apart and I look forward to watching them grow. Stick insects are just the best!
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Fantastic, must buy!
So i ordered the little guy, they emailed letting me know the purchase had gone in and all was great, however the post office decided to take their time in delivering, the post office took 7 days to send my package here, and if i hadn't called minibeast for assistence i reckon i would still be waiting, let me tell you, they get things done, i was worried for the poor little guy, i was sure he was gonna be gone when i oppened the box but happy days he was okay and still had food to last ages, best customer service and a great company. Really happy!
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Amazing Spiny Leaf Insect
Our new stick insect arrived healthy and well packaged. She settled into her new enclosure and started eating almost immediately. Just over two weeks after she arrived she moulted and it was fascinating to watch. I've already found that holding her, helps people get over a fear of bugs. Thank you Minibeast Team for sending us another amazing and healthy invertebrate.
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Spiny Leaf Stick Insect
She was in excellent condition! She survived the trip from QLD to NSW! Thank you for my new class pet - the kids are loving her company!