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This species will usually eat: Privet, Ivy, Hawthorn, Pyracantha, Bramble, Rose, Raspberry, Oak, Hazel |
- Cage should be at least 24 cm tall
- Should have at least 2 ventilated sides made from a material such as mesh.
- Room temperature
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Spray cage lightly every other day with fine mist of water - just enough for the insects to have a drink and this also helps to keep the humidity up. |
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This species will drop their ova (eggs) on the floor, so its best to provide paper at the bottom of the cage to help collect the ova for removal for incubation or population control. |
2-3 months, no special care needed |
75-95% |
4-5 months |
10-11 months |
Very prolific species |
Very easy |
None |
* Please note the warnings and difficulty rating are intended as an indicator only. The warnings are not an exhaustive list and other potentially dangerous behaviour may be exhibited by phasmids that is not listed here. Phasmids are wild creatures and should be treated with respect and handled with caution. Adults should always supervise children when handling phasmids. |