Spiny Leaf Insect (Extatosoma tiaratum)

$25.00 - $30.00
(146 reviews)
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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
    Stick insect

    Posted by Jess on 27th Sep 2021

    Very happy with our new pet.

  • 5
    A very happy 9 year old

    Posted by Freya on 27th Sep 2021

    Love it! It was a gift and arrived early but with great tracking updates. She is an amazing little thing and is beloved by her little girl. Greatest present ever!

  • 5
    Spiny Leaf Insects

    Posted by Jade Katene on 13th Sep 2021

    Both the insects arrived alive & well, my kids absolutely adore them, they are happy in their little enclosure munching away on eucalyptus & rose leaves. very happy with our purchase

  • 5
    Spiny Leaf insect

    Posted by Linelle Stepto on 30th Aug 2021

    They arrived very quickly, and were all fine.......now hanging upside down on new gum leaves.......thank you.

  • 5
    Great

    Posted by Blake Cooper on 30th Aug 2021

    It’s been a great purchase, I’m already looking at buying another

  • 5
    Spiny leaf insect

    Posted by Melissa on 21st Jun 2021

    Was delivered quick and was packaged securely. The two insects were healthy and moving about. We have had them in a cage for the last week and they have thrived. Would recommend

  • 5
    Happy Spinies!

    Posted by Tace Stewart on 31st May 2021

    Very happy with the spiny leaf insects. They came safely packaged and had plenty of fresh guava leaves to munch on. They were happy to take my gum leaves and they love to walk around the enclosure. I would definitely buy from here again (I may be addicted). Thanks!

  • 4
    Spiny leaf insects

    Posted by Great purchase! on 7th May 2021

    We bought her a little while ago and she came very well packaged!, we have experience with spiny leaf insects so it was quite a surprise when she came to our home eating guava leaves!, luckily she accepted eucalyptus as her new food and is having the time of her life with our other spiny leaf insects

  • 5
    Perfect!!!

    Posted by Louie on 4th May 2021

    I’ve had many Spiny’s in the past but this was my first time purchasing here. My new little girls came packaged safely and securely, and were happy as larry when they arrived! You can tell minibeast wildlife puts alot of care into getting these insects to you safely. Ender and Ghast are loving their new home and I hope to have them with me for a very long time!