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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  Can't believe how well they were packed, all arrived happy and healthy!

    Mealworm beetles (Tenebrio molitor) pack of 10 Image
    Mealworm beetles (Tenebrio molitor) pack of 10
    thumbtynan s.
    October 9, 2022

    3 Star Review  Had quite a few scratches on the side but still had great integrity 🙂 Substrate and bark that came with the kit we’re also great

    The Mini Bug Box - Custom Acrylic Enclosure Image
    The Mini Bug Box - Custom Acrylic Enclosure
    thumbVanja J.
    October 15, 2022

    5 Star Review  Love this little guy/gal already. Package was delayed by 4ish days, at no fault to BugFrenzy, but due to the expert packaging, my spider is still alive and happy. Only wish is that they included a printout with care instructions and maybe even some facts/info on the type of spider/insect it is. Maybe that could be something included in future orders. I think it would be cool to receive that especially for first time owners. But all in all can't wait for this guy/gal to grow.

    Red-headed jumping spider (Maratus griseus) 'Leopard form' Image
    Red-headed jumping spider (Maratus griseus) 'Leopard form'
    thumbClaire Goffey
    November 24, 2021

    5 Star Review  Item was packaged amazingly! My little jumper made it her home right away! 100% recommend! 🙂

    The Mini Bug Box - Custom Acrylic Enclosure Image
    The Mini Bug Box - Custom Acrylic Enclosure
    thumbLemon Maddesen
    October 24, 2021

    5 Star Review  Well constructed. Ideal for housing smaller mini beasts

    Mini Mesh (20x20x20cm) Image
    Mini Mesh (20x20x20cm)
    thumbPeta Spatari
    July 17, 2022

    5 Star Review  on time, excellent quality animal, and well packaged Thank you.

    Blue-Legged Tarantula (Phlogius PQ113) Large juveniles Image
    Blue-Legged Tarantula (Phlogius PQ113) Large juveniles
    thumbLouie Vassallo
    November 27, 2022
  • 5 Star Review  She’s an exciting one who’s kinda scared of her shadow. Warmed up to her home very well.

    Yellow Sand Scorpion (Lychas 'buchari' Roxby Downs locale) Juvies Image
    Yellow Sand Scorpion (Lychas 'buchari' Roxby Downs locale) Juvies
    thumbJason Melide
    August 9, 2021

    5 Star Review  Very active and defensive as be warned. Absolutely beautiful with red and black colours. Great size. Not as big as my adult Tarantulas, but still massive. Highly recommended Bug Frenzy 😁

    Giant wishbone spider (Aname sp. 1) Image
    Giant wishbone spider (Aname sp. 1)
    thumbChannarong Kiettipipat
    December 2, 2020

    5 Star Review  Absolutely incredible, she came super fast, happy and healthy!

    Desert Pebble (Undescribed Saitis sp.4) female Image
    Desert Pebble (Undescribed Saitis sp.4) female
    thumbKatrice
    July 10, 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  Came well packaged with plenty of sphagnum moss to protect the spider and a cool pack to help with the heat during travel. I got a male that's healthy and very curious. He even spent a little time watching me back before continuing to explore his enclosure and having a cricket sized snack.

    10/10 will be buying more wolf spiders from here to fuel my obsession!

    Variable wolf spider (Venator spenceri) Image
    Variable wolf spider (Venator spenceri)
    thumbZack Mikellides
    January 14, 2021

    5 Star Review  She is the most gorgeous spider I think I’ve ever seen! Arrived lively, and maybe a bit cross but overall safe and well. 🙂

    Bat Peacock jumping spider (Maratus vespertillio) Female Image
    Bat Peacock jumping spider (Maratus vespertillio) Female
    thumbNikki Porter
    July 17, 2022
  • 5 Star Review  Due to the juvie molting, I had it replaced with an adult and she's the cutest angry lady! I didn't even plan to have this species before but now it's my very favourite jumper and a must have!

    Angry-faced jumping spider  (Clynotis severus) captive-bred juveniles Image
    Angry-faced jumping spider (Clynotis severus) captive-bred juveniles
    thumbMichalina Mazur
    February 7, 2022

    5 Star Review  Very happy with this enclosure. Have my Flinders scorpion in here and it's perfect.

    The Cube - Custom Acrylic Enclosure Image
    The Cube - Custom Acrylic Enclosure
    thumbsylvia czarnowski
    November 1, 2021

    5 Star Review  Very nice and very defensive

    Giant wishbone spider (Aname sp. 1) Image
    Giant wishbone spider (Aname sp. 1)
    thumbChris Hall
    February 21, 2022

    5 Star Review  Came in good condition and well packaged as always. The pedeling is missing a terminal leg, however, with the next moult it will grow back so no biggie. I’ve had it for two days now and it hasn’t eaten, perhaps indicating it’s in a pre-moult. It appears to be a heavy burrowing species and it stays hidden away most of the day.. yet to see it at night when it is primarily active

    Orange-footed centipede (Cormocephalus aurantiipes) Captive-bred pedelings Image
    Orange-footed centipede (Cormocephalus aurantiipes) Captive-bred pedelings
    thumbJoshua Ison
    August 6, 2021
    thumbtrevor k.
    September 29, 2021

    5 Star Review  I've ordered two of these guys and the differences in them is awesome, the 1st is lighter than the 2nd. Both have already molted and are chowing down on their crickets. Amazing to watch hunting.

    Striped Grass Mantis (Archimantis sobrina) Captive Bred juveniles Image
    Striped Grass Mantis (Archimantis sobrina) Captive Bred juveniles
    thumbMaddison Hardie
    May 5, 2022
  • 5 Star Review  Beautifully packaged so arrived in perfect health.

    Honey wolf spider (Hoggicosa brenanni) Image
    Honey wolf spider (Hoggicosa brenanni)
    thumbTracey
    August 20, 2021

    5 Star Review  It's a beautiful little beetle,and great service.they are always so kind at bug frenzy😁

    Red-Flanked Predatory Beetle (Secatophis australis) Image
    Red-Flanked Predatory Beetle (Secatophis australis)
    thumbBodhi Hayman
    October 1, 2022

    5 Star Review  Love this chunky lil one! Arrived happy and healthy, a really nice size too and lovely colour. Bit shy at first but overnight had started a tunnel and was keen for a feed the next day. Really glad I added this one to the household!

    Yellow trapdoor spider (Blakistonia aurea) Williamstown green form juveniles Image
    Yellow trapdoor spider (Blakistonia aurea) Williamstown green form juveniles
    thumbCassandra Longley
    November 17, 2022

    5 Star Review  Little guy arrived safe and sound. Has already made little burrows to hide in. Very cute and very happy with our purchase.

    Mallee Wood Scorpion Kit Image
    Mallee Wood Scorpion Kit
    thumbEden Johnson
    September 24, 2021

    5 Star Review  A very solid little enclosure! Arrived to rural NSW pretty fast and was well packed in a solid little cardboard box so no damage. If anyone needs to know - it's sent already built, not as a flatpack. I like that the locking mechanism on the side requires you to click/snap it into place. The hinges are tight without being restrictive, but give you full control - i.e. the door won't come flying open on its own which is fantastic. The joins are also really clean! I've seen similar enclosures that are messily glued together. Thank you, Bug Frenzy!

    The Mini Bug Box - Custom Acrylic Enclosure Image
    The Mini Bug Box - Custom Acrylic Enclosure
    thumbJenna Thompson
    June 23, 2022

    5 Star Review  Does exactly what it's designed to do and it's long slim design is great for even the smallest of enclosures!
    Thanks Bug Frenzy : )

    Spray Bottle Image
    Spray Bottle
    thumbSaul Aldridge
    November 14, 2022

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