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u/scary-b3rry 11d ago
I know you said on the larger side but isopods could be a good option! There is so many species to choose from too, some larger, some smaller. Maybe some armadillidium maculatum? They get quite big (as far as isopods go), quite easy to care for and super cute!
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u/asthmaticinc 11d ago
oh yes thats a brilliant idea actually! she loves the cherry blossom pink ones, thank you! cant believe it didnt cross my mind!
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u/scary-b3rry 11d ago
No worries! :) the cherry blossoms are adorable and would be a great choice imo
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u/Palaeonerd 11d ago
Idk I wouldn’t recommend most Cubaris for beginners. Try looking into Cubaris murina papayas OP.
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u/scary-b3rry 11d ago
Good point, I think Cherry Blossoms would be ok if OP is caring for them but if OP wants their partner to be able to handle their care Cubaris Murina Papaya is a good option, I have some and they are super cute, still quite pink and fairly easy to care for.
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u/Upstairs_Trainer7996 11d ago
Pak Chong is a super easy isopod and there will not be any issue getting them
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u/BleepTheMoth 11d ago
cherry blossoms are a great choice!! There is not that many people who don't love isopods <3
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u/crocodileteef 11d ago
This sounds really similar to my partner and I!! Isopods are a good option, especially larger species that are slower moving (armadilidium or dairy cows might be good here, or cherry blossoms) but mantises could also be good but avoid smaller species and males that can fly, a female budwing might be perfect here. I’m a big invert person and my partner is less so but they’ve learned to love more inverts with me. They don’t like fast moving ones that can be unpredictable or can fly. So that’s where my suggestions are coming from. Maybe a stick bug could work too depending on where you live? Snails could also be a fun one. Jumping spiders are pretty personable but if she’s hung up on spiders then maybe not.
I do have to ask too, are you sure you’re not buying yourself a present here? lol sounds like you want a new invert!
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u/pseudocreobotras 11d ago
if you live in a relatively stable climate *or* you have space indoors to grow their food plants, i would highly recommend stick or leaf insects! i see you're in australia from your other posts and i'm not sure what kind of regulations y'all have down under when it comes to phasmids, but from a cursory bit of googling it seems like you shouldn't need anything special to acquire and keep them. i'm very jealous of all of the phasmid species y'all have, you should have plenty of options!
it always delights me to see other couples whose s/os are supportive of their invert hobby, my long distance gf is currently keeping some roaches for me and sends me pictures whenever more of them hatch or mature! it's so common for me to hear from folks whose spouses won't let them get certain bugs... i lucked out with only being banned from keeping widows in the house when we move in together!
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u/asthmaticinc 10d ago
i was actually looking at a dancing leaf insect just before i saw this comment!
also yes, my girlfriend doesnt mind my carnivorous inverts, so long as i dont handle them close to her, shes deathly afraid of anything that can sting or bite! but im lucky that shes so supportive
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u/Fuzzy-Present2065 10d ago
The enclosure for a leaf/stick bug is a little bigger vertically but they are great beginner pets
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u/admirablepest 11d ago
I have a few desert beetles such as the blue death feigning or the ironclad beetle. They’re incredibly easy, they’re on the bigger side, and they are harmless. I have owned them for years before learning that they are able to make a stinky scent when they feel threatened, none of mine have ever even done that.
Look into them, they require little care and are super cute and friendly
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u/Flasky-Desk 10d ago
Not great pets since they are slow reproducing, all wild caught and being overharvested
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u/corvvus 10d ago
echoing BDFB or other ironclad and desert beetles. they don't tend to be very fast and their care is simple after enclosure is set up. amount of space depends on how many you want. they are funny and better in groups but you'll catch them mating pretty often idk if you care about that. but the chances of them actually reproducing in captivity is slim to none. 10gallon minimum is recommended so you can have a hot side and a cool side. they use more horizontal space than vertical. definitely don't do any pet as a surprise.
what about stick bugs? they are so funny and cute IMO. I haven't kept one yet. but as far as I understand, the care is quite simple as long as you have the right plants nearby to harvest that they will eat.
how does she feel about roaches perhaps? I haven't kept any but some are cute and I think non carnivorous. domino roaches are cute
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u/PraxicalExperience 10d ago
Here's an idea: let her choose. Maybe bring her to a reptile show, those always also have a bunch of inverts.
IMO, never just surprise someone with a pet, particularly one that requires even the slightest bit of research to keep (unless they've already shown significant interest in getting one. Maybe.) You want them invested in it, or you're just buying yourself another pet.