I approached Tom to buy some stick insect eggs, and the whole process was fantastic from the start. Excellent communication, lots of advice offered even after the transaction had ended, and he even threw in some free eggs from another species i was interested in! Wonderful service for someone just returning to the hobby after several decades away :)
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Hi, I’m Tom — the founder of Xoticbugs and a lifelong invertebrate enthusiast. Invertebrates are some of the most diverse and fascinating animals on the planet, and Xoticbugs was created as a way to share that passion while helping others discover the enjoyment of keeping them.
Xoticbugs primarily offers captive-bred isopods and leaf insects, with occasional availability of stick insects, other invertebrates, and selected dry goods. Stock is released periodically throughout the year and consists mainly of surplus specimens from my own private collection, giving others the opportunity to care for and enjoy these incredible animals. Alongside this, the site features detailed care sheets and articles to support responsible and informed keeping.
All invertebrates sold through Xoticbugs are captive-bred in the UK and are guaranteed to be healthy, well-established, and feeding prior to sale. If a wild-caught specimen is ever offered, this will always be clearly stated in the product listing. Care, transparency, and animal welfare are central to everything I do.
My background is in Biological Sciences, with a particular interest in genetics, and I now focus my collection on rare and personally fascinating species. I welcome genuine feedback and appreciate everyone who supports Xoticbugs.See more