Phasmid Care Sheet

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Species

PSG 400 Hesperophasma sp. La Cienaga

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Foodplants This species will usually eat: Bramble, Salal, Oak, Hypericum
Cage Requirements
  • Cage should be at least 21 cm tall
Misting
Reproduction In this species, both males and females exist and they reproduce sexually, by mating, where the male transfers sperm to the female, which she uses to fertilise her eggs (ova).
Ova
Ova Incubation Period About 3 months
Ova Success Rate
Months to Maturity
Lifespan
Notes
Difficulty Rating* Easy
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.