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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 Velvet Slugs Photo

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.


Assassin Bug Photo

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 Photo

Camel Spider

Galeodes sp.

These are MONSTERS... if you want to own a strange Exotic Pet with hugh powerful jaws then these may be for you. Experience with Tarantulas and Scorpions is best as these are very aggressive!


East African Land Snails Photo

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.


Egyptian Predator Beetle Photo

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 Pond Bugs Photo

Giant Pond Bugs

Lethocerus sp.

These African Giant Pond 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 Tiger Land Snail Photo

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"!


Halloween Crab Photo

Halloween Crab

Gecarcinus quadratus

These brightly coloured Halloween Crabs, live mostly in forests close to the beach. They can be found in large number in Costa Rica.


Hermit Crab Photo

Hermit Crab

Coenobita clypeatus and rugosus

These great beginners exotic pets, are hardy and easy to feed, feeding on pretty much anything. Hermit crabs are very sociable and do best in large groups, this also makes them more active and fun to watch. When in groups, you will hear squeaking and tick


Madagascan Land Crabs Photo

Madagascan Land Crabs

Unknown sp.

Little is known about these Madagascan Land Crabs. They do enjoy spending time bathing in water and seem very active.


Rainbow Land Crab Photo

Rainbow Land Crab

Cardisoma armatum

Rainbow Land Crabs are from costal areas of west Africa. They are a colour species with a blue/purple carapace and red/orange legs.


Trap Door Spider Photo

Trap Door Spider

Gorgyrella sp

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


Velvet Worms Photo

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 Photo

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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