Phasmid Care Sheet

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Species

PSG 284 Pharnacia ponderosa

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Foodplants This species will usually eat: Oak, possibly Bramble
Cage Requirements
  • Cage should be at least 54 cm tall
  • Room temperature
Misting
Reproduction
Ova
Ova Incubation Period
Ova Success Rate
Months to Maturity
Lifespan
Notes Current culture is from eggs obtained by Jérôme Le Maistre from a dealer. Joachim Bresseel advises this species has been reared before, but could not be kept going, and would not eat bramble. The current culture feeds on bramble and oak.
Difficulty Rating* Quite difficult
Any Warnings*
Disclaimer:

* 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.