bug shop

We love bugs!

Bug Frenzy is a family business based in South Australia.  All our invertebrates are either captive bred, or sustainably and ethically sourced. We love bugs and want to  encourage that love in others, to educate and ensure that these wonderful creatures will be here for generations to come.  We stock a range of insects – from Scorpions to Stick Insects, Pet Spiders and Roaches and everything inbetween!

Photo Credit Egor Kamelev - Asutralian Insect Invertebrate

We have Australia’s largest selection of invertebrates!

– Your one stop bug and invertebrates shop –

From scorpions to spiders, live crickets and other insects from Australia – we have the bugs that you want.

Feel free to browse our Australian Online Spider and Insect Shop!

 Why keep insects as pets?

“Why would anyone keep insects or even pet spiders?” you might ask. Personally I love the beautiful, strange shape of insects, their colours, diversity, unusual behaviour and interesting life cycle. And luckily, many other people all over the world discover the fun in keeping insects as pets!

Invertebrates such as praying mantids and stick insects are fascinating and quite practical pets. They come in beautiful shapes and colours. It is fascinating to see the animals hunt, grow, molt, lay eggs and see their methods of camouflage and defenses.

An additional practical advantage, is their modest requirements for housing, care and food. Compared to common pets like cats, dogs, rodents and birds they require less time and space. They are also harmless, allergy-free and their food is less expensive than the food of most commons pets. All this makes them an increasingly popular group of animals to keep as pets, for young and old people alike!

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THE NURSERY

Here we showcase the latest bugs that we are breeding and hoping to add to the shop soon
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INFORMATION CENTRE

Check out our care sheets and “Unboxing Videos” of our kits

  • 5 Star Review  Great care taken in postage and packaging and the spider was in very safe in container travel and very informational from bug frenzy

    Desert tarantula (Selenotholus stirlingi riverland form) Slings Image
    Desert tarantula (Selenotholus stirlingi riverland form) Slings
    thumbBeven & Robert Davenport
    July 22, 2021

    5 Star Review  Very handy to move crickets from one place to another to feed pet.

    Cricket Catcher and Bug Handler Image
    Cricket Catcher and Bug Handler
    thumbSarra Furse
    December 4, 2021
    thumbChloe Johnson
    January 16, 2022

    5 Star Review  Thank you so much, It's absolutely gorgeous!! They are so easy to take care of I'm absolutely addicted!!

    Striped Centipede (Scolopendra laeta) Image
    Striped Centipede (Scolopendra laeta)
    thumbHannah C.
    June 25, 2022

    5 Star Review  These are fantastic and arrived healthy and active! Burrowed same night!

    Coastal burrowing Scorpion (Urodacus novaehollandiae SA) Image
    Coastal burrowing Scorpion (Urodacus novaehollandiae SA)
    thumbMichael Borthwick
    October 1, 2022

    5 Star Review  My beautiful sling arrived in a well packed and insulated container, and is now settling in. Thank you for your care. The kit is great and the delivery was so fast. I couldn't be more happier.

    Desert tarantula (Selenotholus stirlingi riverland form) Slings Image
    Desert tarantula (Selenotholus stirlingi riverland form) Slings
    thumbJanice Swale
    May 11, 2021
  • 5 Star Review  So cute!! He is smaller than I thought and really fast!! I love the way he moves!

    Sea-Green Jumper (Cosmophasis thalassina) Image
    Sea-Green Jumper (Cosmophasis thalassina)
    thumbkristie gillin
    April 2, 2022

    5 Star Review  Arrived super healthy and quick to get about exploring. Went straight on the hunt when I offered a cricket too. The tame side in the description was spot on.

    Tri-coloured centipede (Scolopendra morsitans Shark Bay WA form) juveniles Image
    Tri-coloured centipede (Scolopendra morsitans Shark Bay WA form) juveniles
    thumbMaddison Hardie
    August 4, 2021

    5 Star Review  Arrived happy and jumped straight into his apartment. He's quite young and has made a cubby house, prepping for his moult. Thanks guys!

    Red-headed hopper (Maratus griseus) regular form Image
    Red-headed hopper (Maratus griseus) regular form
    thumbSarah Paiva
    September 30, 2021

    5 Star Review  Such a cutie! Honestly love every time I get a jumping bud from Bug Frenzy.

    Pebble-mimicking jumping spider (Undescribed Saitis sp1) Female Image
    Pebble-mimicking jumping spider (Undescribed Saitis sp1) Female
    thumbStephanie Hodge
    September 12, 2021

    5 Star Review  Excellent professional business with fast delivery, very polite and honest

    Cricket Dry Food Image
    Cricket Dry Food
    thumbDarren Lockwood
    May 19, 2022

    5 Star Review  Thank you Bug Frenzy team for the diligent way of wrapping everything for delivery and most importantly the safety of little “Princess”. I highly recommend anyone wanting a jumping spider (or anything else) from this business, as they are great to deal with and, are helpful should you have any queries. I have found (as an adult) fascinating to watch my little “friend”, and these are an inexpensive pet to keep after the initial small outlay. The would help teach children responsibility, as well as an appreciation regarding the food chain/web of life, nature as well as life cycles. I wish Bug Frenzy had existed when my children were children!
    Jumping spiders aren’t scary like other larger spiders can be to some, as they are fairly small; they have loads of character; and, besides tiny crickets, they can eat flies & mosquitoes - bonus!!
    Thank you Bug Frenzy!

    Princess Jumping spider (Opisthoncus nigrofemoratus) Female Image
    Princess Jumping spider (Opisthoncus nigrofemoratus) Female
    thumbSuzie L.
    July 22, 2021
  • 5 Star Review  Incredible value for the price!!

    The Cube - Custom Acrylic Enclosure Image
    The Cube - Custom Acrylic Enclosure
    thumbKatrice
    July 10, 2021

    5 Star Review  Great little beginner enclosure for juvenile spoods

    Mini Clear View Enclosure Image
    Mini Clear View Enclosure
    thumbJaime Orr
    November 5, 2022

    5 Star Review  These little guys arrived safe & sound & very well packaged. Bug Frenzy are great to deal with & would highly recommend to anyone!

    Giant bark jumping spider (Servaea incana)Sub/Adults Image
    Giant bark jumping spider (Servaea incana)Sub/Adults
    thumbCrystal Austin
    November 21, 2022

    5 Star Review  Perfect size for a juvenile jumping spider or juvenile scorpian

    Mini Clear View Enclosure Image
    Mini Clear View Enclosure
    thumbShantel Wilson
    July 10, 2022

    5 Star Review  Super healthy, very active and eats well. Arrived safe and well packed.

    Flinders ranges scorpion (Urodacus elongatus) Adult M or F/Babies Image
    Flinders ranges scorpion (Urodacus elongatus) Adult M or F/Babies
    thumbAnonymous
    February 12, 2022

    5 Star Review  Box is fantastic. Appears to be very well constructed and and definitely big enough for a jumping spider and some decorations.

    The Mini Bug Box - Custom Acrylic Enclosure Image
    The Mini Bug Box - Custom Acrylic Enclosure
    thumbScott Higgins
    November 9, 2021
  • 5 Star Review  Arrived happy and super chill. Instantly took a cricket and set about having a welcome lunch. Absolutely sublime little fellow too.

    Red-headed centipede (Scolopendra morsitans Denham WA locale) pedelings Image
    Red-headed centipede (Scolopendra morsitans Denham WA locale) pedelings
    thumbMaddison Hardie
    August 4, 2021

    5 Star Review  Huge and beautiful! I got a female in good shape that's so big it scares me a little and she's very pretty

    Union-jack wolf spider (Tasmanicosa leuckartii) Image
    Union-jack wolf spider (Tasmanicosa leuckartii)
    thumbZack Mikellides
    January 20, 2021

    5 Star Review  Small packet but just enough for one small enclosure's substrate. The sand is very fine and soft.

    Sand - Fine White/Red Desert Sand Image
    Sand - Fine White/Red Desert Sand
    thumbMichalina Mazur
    February 7, 2022

    5 Star Review  Fantastic and amazingly interesting spider to watch ! Arrived safely and in good shape .

    Green-Tailed Peacock Spider (Maratus pavonis, Perth WA form) Male Image
    Green-Tailed Peacock Spider (Maratus pavonis, Perth WA form) Male
    thumbg.steve66
    October 26, 2022

    5 Star Review  Was a bit sceptical about the size of the air holes. But my spider can not get out. Super happy

    Horizontal Kit - Mini Bug Box Custom Acrylic Enclosure Image
    Horizontal Kit - Mini Bug Box Custom Acrylic Enclosure
    thumbLetisha Bassett
    October 16, 2022

    5 Star Review  A nice little culture, LOTS of little fruit fly snacks for my little buddy's. 🙂
    Thanks Bug Frenzy

    Flightless Fruit Flies (Drosophila melanogaster) Culture Image
    Flightless Fruit Flies (Drosophila melanogaster) Culture
    thumbSaul Aldridge
    October 9, 2022

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