Tiger Leech (Richardsonianus australis)

Tiger Leech (Richardsonianus australis)

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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
    Best Leech Ever

    Posted by Terris on 11th May 2021

    Got my leech, he arrived in perfect condition. Named him Strahd. He immediately latched onto the palm of my hand before i could move him into his tank, so he was super hungry...which is a good thing... I very much welcome and celebrate my new leech overlord! ALL HAIL!

  • 5
    Very good quality

    Posted by Jacob on 10th Jun 2019

    Thank you for my first pet. Couldn't be more happy about the quality of service

  • 5
    Very healthy

    Posted by Sheena on 15th Apr 2019

    Arrived well packaged. Was moving around in the tub and feed straight away

  • 5
    Tiger Leech

    Posted by Miss Alice on 9th Mar 2019

    Fascinating little animal. Very easy to look after. They're a lot more active than what you would think, it's very interesting to watch them move about their enclosure. And feeding them is easy.

  • 5
    Leeches arrive heathy and safe...

    Posted by Justin Cowman on 28th Mar 2018

    Fast postage along with a very informative website made purchasing my leeches a breeze. The leeches arrived safe and sound packed in a fashion that allowed them to be extra safe even on the bumpiest of postal rides. I had trouble finding leeches online so I am very greatful to Minibeast Wildlife. Thanks guys.

  • 5
    tiger leech so hungry lol

    Posted by marnee on 25th Aug 2017

    Tiger leech happy and healthy, great pet low maintenance. Leaves a mark when it feeds but not painful.

  • 5
    good size

    Posted by Matt Russell on 26th May 2017

    very interesting to watch moving on hard surface or in the water great purchase

  • 5
    tiger leech

    Posted by christie on 11th May 2017

    My son loves his tiger leech, takes care of it with much love and attention, he especially loves it when the leech feeds from him, temped to get another so they reproduce. A beautiful and peaceful companion.

  • 5
    Tiger Leeches

    Posted by Douglas on 1st Jan 2017

    Very fun to observe and study. One of my three leeches was voracious from the beginning and fed on me immediately. I was a bit concerned as one of them did not seem too interested in feeding however as I write this it is now sitting quietly on my hand sipping away. I will definitely be buying more bugs once I have the set up. Thankyou for all your help minibeast wildlife! very impressed with my purchases.