Care Sheet for InsectsAverage Rating Given To This Care Sheet Is 4.00 (1=lowest, 5=highest) Last Updated: 07/11/2004 |
Main Category: | Non-Reptile/Amphibian |
Sub Category: | Insects |
Care Sheet Submitted By: | Liam |
Years Experience: | Under 1 Year |
Species: | Stick insect |
Other Species or Phases this Care Sheet May Cover: | Stick insect |
Sexing and Characteristics: | Females are bigger. males are thin and smaller. Some stick insects are all females and do not mate but lay eggs that will be all females. eg the indian stick insect. |
Mostly Active During: | Both |
Substrate and Water Needs: | I use potting soil. For water you mist plants once a day. |
Lighting and UVB: | I use a house light bulb for heating only a 60 watt. |
Temperatures and Humidity: | Temperature= 70 to 80F.
humidity= 70 to 100% |
Heating and Equipment: | You can use a heat mat or a light bulb. |
Caging Provided: | I have a 3 foot wooden cage but you can use little plastic cages of about 5 gallons. |
Diet: | Herbivorous |
Description of Diet: | They eat bramble leaves, pyracantha, evergreen oak and rose leaves. All of the leaves are from outside. |
Supplements, Nutrition and Usage: | None |
Maintenance: | Mist the cage once a day. Feed new plant once a week. Clean cage once a month. |
Some Words on this Species: | Good pets for little childen but be careful when handling. |
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