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Other Inverts for sale

In this section we have Inverts that do not fit into another category. These mainly include strange creatures such as the Velvet Worms, Giant Land Snails and Hermit Crabs.


African Armoured Cricket PhotoCurrently Unvailable

African Armoured Cricket
Acanthoplus discoidalis

The African Armoured Cricket is a large 5cm bodied cricket with small sharp spikes on the thorax and legs. They are capable of squirting blood if under attack.

African Crab Spider PhotoCurrently Unvailable

African Crab Spider
Thomisus species

African Crab Spiders are often found living on plants, mainly within or near flowers. Colour can range from white, pink, green or red and their appearance also varies.

African Velvet Slugs PhotoCurrently Unvailable

African Velvet Slugs
Unknown species

Easy and cheap to care for, the African Velvet Slug is a strange but nice species to own. Feeding on a range of fruit and veg, makes them easy on the pocket. They are not dangerous in anyway and can be handled gently.

Ant Lion PhotoCurrently Unvailable

Ant Lion
Myrmeleon species

The Ant Lion is the larva stage of a lacewing species. Living within arid sandy areas, they dig a pit for any passing insects to fall into. As the prey tries to escape, they fall into the Ant Lions jaws.

Assassin Bug PhotoCurrently Unvailable

Assassin Bug
Platymeris biguttatus and rhadamanthus

The Assassin Bug comes from parts of Africa. Although very popular in the hobby, they has a painful sting, like that of a hornet or scorpion sting. They can also spit digestive enzymes when they feel threatened.

Camel Spider PhotoCurrently Unvailable

Camel Spider
Galeodes sp.

Experience with Tarantulas and Scorpions is recommended when considering keeping Camel Spiders.

East African Land Snails PhotoCurrently Unvailable

East African Land Snails
Achatina fulica/Lissachatina fulica

Extremely easy to care for and not expensive to maintain. Young children love these huge snails, which are great as a first exotic pet. They don't mind being handled, don't bite or harm you in anyway. But you do get a bit of slime on your hands.

Edible Snails PhotoCurrently Unvailable

Edible Snails
Unknown Species

These snails are bred in a facility with high standards and only the best quality. These are intended for human consumption, however some species of exotic pets require them as part of their diet.

Egyptian Predator Beetle PhotoCurrently Unvailable

Egyptian Predator Beetle
Anthia sexguttata

The Egyptian Predator Beetle measures approx. 4cm (1.5 inch) and is black with white patterning over the body. They feed on other insects and like to be kept on sand with rocks to hide under.

Giant Black Camel Spider PhotoCurrently Unvailable

Giant Black Camel Spider
Rhagodes sp

Black in colour, with powerful sharp jaws, this is a Giant Black Camel Spider or Solifugid as they are also known. We are unsure of their adult size but would expect to see them reach sizes of at least 6-8cm.

Giant Tiger Land Snail PhotoCurrently Unvailable

Giant Tiger Land Snail
Achatina achatina

If you thought the common East African Land Snail was big, you've not seen anything yet! This Snail is the biggest you can own reaching a shell size of 10"!

Giant Underwater Bug PhotoCurrently Unvailable

Giant Underwater Bug
Lethocerus africanus

These African Giant Underwater Bugs can reach an adult size of 10cm (4 inches). They have an extremely painful bite as they inject anaesthetic saliva into their prey.

Giant Vinegaroon PhotoCurrently Unvailable

Giant Vinegaroon
Mastigoproctus giganteus

The Giant Vinegaroon is a calm and docile species, although to look at one you would not guess. They are a fascinating arachnid, a must for anyones collection.

Golden Apple Snail PhotoCurrently Unvailable

Golden Apple Snail
Pomacea bridgesii

Golden Apple Snails are ideal for aquatic set ups. This species will feed on dead plants and fish food, ideal if you keep turtle or aquatic amphibians, these will help keep your aquarium clean.

Pancake Slug PhotoCurrently Unvailable

Pancake Slug
Veronicella sloanei

The Pancake Slug grows to 12cm in length and can be found in Barbados, Florida and Jamaica.

Tail-less Whip Scorpion PhotoAvailable to Order

Tail-less Whip Scorpion
Damon variegatus

These have to be one of the strangest scorpions there are out there! They look like a cross between a spider, scorpion and crab. These nocturnal creatures are very exciting to own and watch.

Trap Door Spider PhotoCurrently Unvailable

Trap Door Spider
Unknown species

Trap Door Spiders are very aggressive and should be kept by experienced people.

Velvet Worms PhotoAvailable to Order

Velvet Worms
Peripatus species

Velvet Worms are strange but fascinating little creatures. Feeding on live insects, they suck out the soft tissue while their victim is still alive. Rarely seen or owned, these are a must for any collector!

Wellington Tree Weta PhotoCurrently Unvailable

Wellington Tree Weta
Hemideina crassidens

Wetas are nocturnal insects that feed on foliage of trees, plants and grass. They can be found living in old tree trunks, rotting wood or under bark. They can reach an impressive size of up to 5cm.

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