Stick Insects for sale in the Netherlands
Stick and leaf insects are camouflaged herbivores that often reproduce parthenogenetically. Each species uses particular food plants and needs enough height to moult freely while hanging upside down.
Invertebrates
Stick Insects
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- Origin
- Worldwide. Most species in Southeast Asia and South America
- Length
- From a few centimetres to about 55 cm, depending on species
- Life expectancy
- Several months to several years, depending on species and sex
- Housing
- Tall ventilated terrarium with safe food plants and at least three body lengths of height
- Suitable for
- Beginner with a robust species and guaranteed pesticide-free food plants
Stick insects: behaviour and suitability
These insects remain still for long periods and may sway like a branch in wind. Nymphs and adults can lose legs through handling or a failed moult. Always assess the actual animal and, when a trade label covers several species, verify the scientific name before acquisition. Age, sex, health and previous housing can noticeably influence behaviour.
Care and housing
Offer fresh pesticide-free leaves of proven suitable plant species, safely covered water stems and ample ventilation. Never collect beside sprayed roads or fields and prevent drowning in open water. Set up the complete enclosure before the animal arrives and record relevant values and daily behaviour. A sudden change in appetite, activity, breathing, posture or droppings calls for a check of the environment and, where needed, knowledgeable help.
Health and responsible acquisition
Ask about species, instar, sex, food plant and egg production. Inspect legs, antennae and moulting and dispose of surplus eggs responsibly. Never release eggs or insects outdoors. Ask the seller about age, origin, current care and known health problems, and ensure any documents belong to the animal offered. Never choose on colour, size or price alone, and identify a knowledgeable veterinarian or other species expert before urgent problems arise.
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