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!
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
(Under Construction)
INFORMATION CENTRE
Check out our care sheets and “Unboxing Videos” of our kits
CHECK OUT OUR CAPTIVE BRED SECTION
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Dwarf white isopods (Trichorhina tormentosa)
$16.50 -
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Desert bark huntsman (Pediana horni) Captive bred Juvie
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Tropical Fly-catcher (Plexippus petersi) Captive Bred Juvie
Original price was: $33.00.$15.00Current price is: $15.00. -
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Tropical Fly-catcher (Plexippus petersi) Captive bred Sub-Adult/Adult male
Original price was: $33.00.$15.00Current price is: $15.00.
THESE ARE THE NEWEST ADDITIONS!
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Giant Centipede (Ethmostigmus rubripes)
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Square Ant Mini Outworld
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Aqua One Yellow Villarsia W/Gravel Base Plastic Plant
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The Lux Bug Box
$80.00 – $85.00 -
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The Bug Box 2.0
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Mini Mesh Pop-Up Enclosure
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Cholla Wood
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Latch Set (Two pieces)
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Isopod Substrate
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Red Desert Sand
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Magnetic Feeding Cup
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Sale!
Desert bark huntsman (Pediana horni) Captive bred Juvie
Original price was: $20.00.$15.00Current price is: $15.00.
Next shipment date for live orders is 2 June 2025. Get your order in before our next deadline below:
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Arrived safe as always 🙂
A beautiful species both male and female.
Female is about double the size of my mature male (tiny male)
Extremely easy to handle in a matter of seconds as are the male's.
Thanks Bug Frenzy : )
Pretty Rock Hopper Female (Undescribed Euophyrinae)Saul Aldridge
November 21, 2022 Great insect pet to have ! 
Robinson's Stick insect (Candovia robinsoni)Caroline Knight
December 1, 2021 She came very fast and is a very active girl – she was jumping around and eating straight away. Super cute and tiny! 
Pebble-mimicking jumping spider (Undescribed Saitis sp1) FemaleShari Marrett
September 12, 2021 absolutely gorgeous scoprion, super happy to have added them to my collection 
Spider-hunting scorpion (Isometroides vescus) 'yellow' Northern mallee/mulga formAlyssa Baker
November 3, 2021 As in the description, this spider is very much calm. She can hop onto my hand and I'm not really worried about her bolting away (always just have to be careful with them). I'm happy she arrived safely and looks like she was fed very well! Absolutely adore her! 
Golden-Faced jumper (Sondra aurea) - Great beginner speciesRoxanne Niveri
June 2, 2022 Perfect enclosure! I thought it was going to be too small or a temporary home as the size is fairly small but it’s actually the perfect size! I have enough room to deck it out for her & it’s honestly all the room she needs! She’s made a silk home inside & seems to really like her little set up. I will be buying a bulk load of these size enclosures for all my others! 
Mini Clear View EnclosureCassie Gee
February 8, 2022 - Super friendly and cute
Blue Pie-Dish beetle (Pterohelaeus sp.) Excellent first pets for adults and kids!Chloe Johnson
January 30, 2022 I was extremely impressed but unfortunately It actually escaped by accident 
Orange-legged swift spider (Nyssus coloripes) Forest FormChris Hall
January 23, 2022 Fantastic and amazingly interesting spider to watch ! Arrived safely and in good shape . 
Green-Tailed Peacock Spider (Maratus pavonis, Perth WA form) Maleg.steve66
October 26, 2022 The tiny Striped peacock arrived safe but he's not happy in any enclosure other than a tiny 10cm x 7cm x 5cm clear soap container, one half substrate and the other half nothing, the only place he'll eats his flys, so strange!
Very fast and skittish species probably due to its size and fast metabolism, doesn't really like being handled but too small anyway, very slowly getting used to his new home.
To be expected from some species.
Thanks Bug Frenzy!
Striped peacock spider (Jotus sp. 1)
October 15, 2022 Super fine sand perfect for sand dwellers. 
Sand - Fine White/Red Desert Sand
October 23, 2022 Scorpion arrived quickly after ordering. Healthy and well. Thanks very much
Flinders ranges scorpion (Urodacus elongatus Juvies/Sub-adultsLouisa Davidson
September 6, 2022 - Very cute! Came packaged well, I love him
Giant bark jumping spider (Servaea incana)Sub/AdultsJayde
November 8, 2021 Our gorgeous little boy has arrived and explore his new home. Shipping was extremely quick, received mine within 24hrs after getting tracking number and everything was very well packed. Definitely will be purchasing from Bug Frenzy again. 
Lettered Peacock Spider (Maratus literatus)ashleigh.danielson
January 11, 2022 Super cute! Speedy delivery! Love my new spider 
Bat Peacock jumping spider (Maratus vespertillio) FemaleJennifer Harwood
September 23, 2021 Absolutely gorgeous & curious little boy! Always packaged safely and sent on time. My little dude is now feeing right at home 🙂 Lettered Peacock Spider (Maratus literatus)Billie Concepcion
August 24, 2021 One of the calmest but most inquisitive jumpers I've seen and he loves the warmth of my hand, literally lays on his belly and taps away : )
Amazing creature with real personality.
Loves chilling on top of his enclosure.
Thanks Bug Frenzy!
Bronze jumping spider (Helpis minitabunda) 'big boy'
November 1, 2022 Very well packaged and looking healthy 
Black Rock Scorpion (Urodacus manicatus) SA FormDaniel Mead
January 16, 2022 - Item was packaged amazingly! My little jumper made it her home right away! 100% recommend! 🙂
The Mini Bug Box - Custom Acrylic EnclosureLemon Maddesen
October 24, 2021 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 EnclosureLetisha Bassett
October 16, 2022 A nice little culture, LOTS of little fruit fly snacks for my little buddy's. 🙂
Thanks Bug Frenzy
Flightless Fruit Flies (Drosophila melanogaster) Culture
October 9, 2022 Healthy, ate within hours of arriving. A bit smaller than I expected 
Gold-spotted huntsman (Isopedella saundersi) captive-bred juvenilesAnonymous
May 28, 2022
All good. Packaged well and received when expected. Phone contact would be helpful though. It is a beautiful little ‘pede. Comments from Tommy. 
Blue-tailed Desert Centipede (Scolopendra morsitans Laverton WA locale) juvenilesJohn
September 26, 2021
