Tiger Leech (Richardsonianus australis)

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These underwater suckers make a great invertebrate pet! 

Tiger leeches are a dynamic, interesting animal to keep as a pet. Swimming gracefully thorugh the water, they are sure to keep you entertained. Leeches feed on blood, and are often used to treat some medical conditions, such as haematomas. 

Adults 80mm

  • Aquatic leeches - excellent swimmers. 
  • A very hardy and easy to keep species.
  • Require very little feeding - and you can feed your own pet!
  • Escape artists! Need a tight sealing lid.
  • All Minibeast Wildlife animals are covered by our seven day Minibeast Guarantee and have a free downloadable Care Guide
You will need:
  • An aquarium or enclosure that holds water (with a tight fitting lid)

 

 

Reviews

  • 5
    I Love Him

    Posted by L on 8th Jul 2024

    little leech so cute and charming, i absolutely adore him. it's a treat watching it wriggle and stretch and paddle around in his little aquarium. he did not seem interested in feeding off me yet, but I'm going to give it a few more days and try again!

  • 5
    Leeches

    Posted by Dr Martin on 10th Jun 2024

    Leeches are healthy and active, Interesting to watch and feeding in future will be and adventure.

  • 5
    So Cute!

    Posted by Bethany on 15th May 2024

    The leeches just arrived today and they are adorable! They arrived in great condition and packaged really well. One latched on to my finger when I was trying to put them in their tank and ate right there and then. It was really fascinating watching them feed, although I was stuck in bed for about an hour and a bit feeding them. Watching them move and explore their tank is mesmerising. Highly recommend getting these cute creatures!

  • 5
    Beautiful animal

    Posted by Lark on 15th May 2024

    I am beyond delighted with my Tiger Leech purchase. The creature is bigger than I expected and his stripes are beautiful with stark contrast against the rest of his body. The way he moves is so full of life and personality. He moves his adorable head around like a snake as he explores his new home. Super flexible and stretchy too. Truly mesmerizing to watch.

  • 5
    Leech

    Posted by Tom on 13th Dec 2023

    Love my leeches easier to keep than fish they wobble, shake, swim, change shape I absolutely love them only packaging was a a bit doggy container was open but it was in a plastic bag which contained the water so recon better packaging needed

  • 5
    Super cool pets!

    Posted by Charlie on 6th Dec 2023

    I got some tiger leeches and oh my god theyre so cool. I certainly have some friends who don't wanna be around them but that's a them problem. I personally love the weird little things and have already had one feed from me! Warning to those feeding leeches off their own body; however much you think it'll bleed, it's more hahaah. Their anticoagulants are really good! Have lots of good bandaids. And time to spare because they take a while to monch! Overall super easy fun cool pets and great service and delivery.

  • 5
    Great leeches!

    Posted by Amethyst on 25th Sep 2023

    I bought these as a gift for my parents and they were absolutely thrilled. My mother keeps gushing about how cute they are moving around in their little tank. They are bigger than I expected and so cute and fat after eating.

  • 5
    Tiger Leech

    Posted by Skip on 7th Aug 2023

    My little Sausage arrived in 2 days, well packaged and much larger than expected. Fed the Sausage on day two and it is easily 13cm fully extended, 5cm when it goes into chipolata mode. Loves to dig in the substrate and hang in high places. Lots of character and I'm super pleased with the whole experience, thanks!

  • 5
    Everything as described.

    Posted by David Murray on 3rd Jul 2023

    Arrived in good order. Decent size. They're doing well.