r/InvertPets

Community Overview

About r/InvertPets

A subreddit for invertebrates and how to care and keep them.

The community at a glance

r/InvertPets is a Subreddit for Pet Owners with roughly 37K members. It has been around since 2014. It uses a forum format for communication.

Roughly 11K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Beetles, Enclosure, and Inverts. Product recommendations often mention invertebrates, beetles, and isopods.

On Reddit
Established 2014
37K Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +11K members
Growth: +42.0% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2024: 11K members
  • 2025: 7K members
  • 2026: 7K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 939 members
  • Aug: 781 members
  • Sep: 428 members
  • Oct: 415 members
  • Nov: 854 members
  • Dec: 541 members
  • Jan: 1K members
  • Feb: 753 members
  • Mar: 967 members
  • Apr: 953 members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 1K members

Topics

  • Beetles
    20 posts in the past month
    #1
    Beetles
    20
  • Enclosure
    18 posts in the past month
    #2
    Enclosure
    18
  • Inverts
    14 posts in the past month
    #3
    Inverts
    14
  • Insects
    12 posts in the past month
    #4
    Insects
    12
  • Tank
    10 posts in the past month
    #5
    Tank
    10

Product recommendations

  • invertebrates
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Best inverts for education/talks?
    2. Best invertebrates for this enclosure?
    3. Best Invertebrates for 3 gallon tall?
    #1
    invertebrates
    Best inverts for education/talks? · Best invertebrates for this enclosure? · Best Invertebrates for 3 gallon tall?
    6
  • beetles
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best play to purchase bdfb and other desert beetles in San Diego?
    2. best attempt at a 20 gal bdfb enclosure
    3. Can you recommend a beetle or other invert that..
    #2
    beetles
    Best play to purchase bdfb and other desert beetles in San Diego? · best attempt at a 20 gal bdfb enclosure · Can you recommend a beetle or other invert that..
    3
  • isopods
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best interactive and active isopods (beginner isopods please and it would be for help with a cleanup crew)
    2. Recs for something that can eat a constant supply of isopods?
    #3
    isopods
    Best interactive and active isopods (beginner isopods please and it would be for help with a cleanup crew) · Recs for something that can eat a constant supply of isopods?
    2

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/InvertPets for?
Best for Pet Owners enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/InvertPets free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/InvertPets have?
Roughly 37K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/InvertPets on?
r/InvertPets runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/InvertPets cover?
On the Hive Index, r/InvertPets is organized under Pet Owners.
How do I join r/InvertPets?
You can join r/InvertPets by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Animals communities like?
Communities for pet owners and animal enthusiasts covering everything from exotic invertebrates to domestic pets. Reddit, Discord, and dedicated platforms serve niches for bird lovers, tarantula keepers, marine mammal rescuers, and dog and cat owners alike.