Spiny Leaf Insect adult female.

Spiny Leaf Insect (Extatosoma tiaratum)

$25.00 - $30.00
(146 reviews)
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Description

Minibeast Wildlife - Ethical Captive Breeder

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.
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Reviews

  • 5
    Spiny leaf insect

    Posted by Karen on 15th Aug 2022

    Prompt service.

  • 5
    Spiny leaf insect

    Posted by Tori Mcloughlin on 18th Jul 2022

    The insect was packed very carefully, had leaf’s and accessible to wet paper towel in transport! We love our new pet! Thank you

  • 5
    Amazing

    Posted by Kim on 20th Jun 2022

    Twiglet, my little spiny leaf insect, arrived safely to me in Tasmania after 4 days travel with only water. I was truly amazed. Popped her in her enclosure with plenty of food and water and she’s been amazing- eating, moving etc etc. happily climbs onto my fingers and back onto her leaves. I couldn’t be happier.

  • 4
    spiny leaf insect

    Posted by Dianne Mary Pickering on 16th Jun 2022

    I purchased this insect for our grandson, who is absolutely thrilled with his new pet 'Buddy"

  • 5
    Amazing!!

    Posted by Tess Greening on 6th Jun 2022

    I bought 2 for my daughter, and they were delivered to us exactly in the time frame they said. They arrived healthy, tiny and seemingly happy. They have settled in so well and very rarely show they are scared (freeze with front legs up). Such a great addition to the family (considering we hate the typical house pets). We got a decorative tall bird cage (sewed in finer netting so they couldn’t escape) and they seem very happy.

  • 5
    Awesome beasts!

    Posted by David on 6th Jun 2022

    Always loved spiny leaf insects. Our two girls arrived in perfect conditions, looking happy and healthy.

  • 5
    Spiny leaf insect

    Posted by Julie on 2nd Jun 2022

    I bought this for my grandsons birthday, he has wanted one for so long. He is ecstatic

  • 5
    Spiny Leaf Insect

    Posted by Yvette Hurley on 3rd May 2022

    Great communication and information on how to care for our new class pet. Students are fascinated and it has provoked great interest in our minibeasts unit.

  • 5
    Spiny Leaf Insect

    Posted by RyanEllis on 11th Apr 2022

    Purchased a Spiny Leaf Insect and it arrived in excellent condition. It was packed perfectly with all care for the insect possible. Will defiantly be getting more stuff through these guys.