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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Couldn't recommend more
"Fiona" was a birthday present for my son. Australia Post (even express posted) took a few days longer than expected especially as we're remote WA but she was very well packed and, other than being a bit thirsty, she was in good health. Minibeasts were very quick to respond to emails and assist with the WA entry permit requirements, you can tell they care about the bugs they send out. Felt prepared to keep her when she came, the care sheet provided was thorough and very helpful. My son's interest has now become a family obsession, not sure what we should get next!
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Ten out of ten.
Great service. Arrived healthy and happy.
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Insect
they are very lovely bugs with a cute personality. they are very active most of the time, have a good appetite and poo quite a lot. if you're thinking of getting a bug, you definitely should get one from here!
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Excellent packaging.
Best first time pet for very young children
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Spiny Leaf Insects
Male and Female arrived safe. Excellent packaging. Both started eating upon arrival.
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3 leaf insects and kit
I m very thrilled with my leafy ‘s. The three arrived safely and quickly and considering I live remote I was a bit worried about time in post. But they are great. Thank you I will definitely be getting more .
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Happy with my purchase
I bought 2 leaf insects for my classroom after our previous ones had died of old age. The students were overjoyed to discover that one of the two was a pale albino coloured insect, that was identical to their much loved one that died earlier this year. Both (smores and rusty) are still going strong in a new enclosure and the class are over the moon with their new class buddies. I am curious to know what leaves the bugs were sent to me with as they seemed to enjoy that more than the eucalyptus leaves I’ve been providing them.
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Spiny stick insect
Eevee arrived in great condition and has lived happily for six months. I'm very happy with Minibeasts' service. :)
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Spiny Leaf Insects
We bought 2 and my Preschool children absolutely adored these. Unfortunately one of them has died - after only about 6 weeks but the other seems healthy still. It is a bit disappointing and now I'll have to explain to a group of 3 and 4 year olds what happened which is going to be tough.