Tiger Leech (Richardsonianus australis)

Tiger Leech (Richardsonianus australis)

$35.00
(34 reviews)
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Description

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
    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.

  • 5
    Tiger leeches

    Posted by Phillip on 20th Jun 2023

    What can I say but they are one of, if not the most interesting and amazing creatures I have ever had. Just to watch the way they move and adapt to the environment.

  • 5
    Beautiful Tiger Leech

    Posted by Michaella on 5th Jun 2023

    Arrived to me on my birthday! Super quick delivery and got here safe and sound. I got to feed it straight away and it was an awesome experience! It's a gorgeous fascinating creature! I named it "Kreecher" and it lives in my bedroom in a nice spacious tank <3

  • 5
    very happy with my new pet

    Posted by alan on 22nd May 2023

    very happy got here safe and sound, will buy again,

  • 5
    tiger leech

    Posted by alan on 6th Feb 2023

    very happy with my new tiger leech, got here safe and in good health, thankyou

  • 5
    Couldn't have gone better

    Posted by Carlee James-Hill on 23rd Jan 2023

    I got my leech in perfect condition. A bit of water had spilled out of the container but it was in a secure bag and didn't get anywhere. He seems to be in perfect health and took to his new home quite quickly

  • 5
    Leeches

    Posted by Haley Brooks on 5th Dec 2022

    I love my leeches! I recommend getting two because they really spend lots of time together!!