Tropical stick insect, of easy difficulty but suitable for more experienced breeders
Widespread on the island of Guadeloupe
Needs a well-ventilated terrarium or box and humidity 65%
As an adult it reaches 7/9 cm in size and feeds on bramble, oak and hazel leaves
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Lamponius guerini is an easy-to-manage stick insect from the island of Guadeloupe, to be kept together in small groups. They feed on privet and oak and are especially active at night
DIMENSIONS: Size L2 / L3 - keeps on dimensions not exceeding 7-9 cm as adults varying between male and female
ORIGIN: Guadeloupe Island
ENVIROMENTAL VALUES: temperature 28 ° -30 ° C daytime, 18-20 ° C nighttime humidity 60-65%
FEEDING: mainly bramble leaves but, most of the time, they accept oak, privet and hazel leaves, preferring those particularly tender and with soft branches
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT: medium-sized terrarium or faunabox, 20x20x30 or 50 cm; the ventilation inside the terrarium is important.
The substrate should be low around 3/4 cm peat and / or vermiculite, along with tropical plants and branches to allow for better internal movement for these insects. Daily nebulizations are necessary to keep the internal humidity constant and promote hydration for these insects, especially in the morning.
HABITS: arboreal like all stick insects, active both day and night
AGGRESSIVITY: 0 - None, even 2-3 couples can live together in the same terrarium
RAPID GROWTH: average, with a life expectancy ranging from 8 (male) to 12 months (female), laying
STATUS CITES: no
CLINICAL / TOXICOLOGICAL INFO: WCH ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY; AUSTRALIA
Specific References
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