Tropical stick insect among the largest and most sought after in the world
Widespread in a narrow range of Madagascar
It needs a well-ventilated and high terrarium or box, with medium humidity
As an adult it reaches 26 cm in size and feeds on bramble, oak and eucalyptus leaves
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Achrioptera manga is a stick insect among the largest in the world (it reaches about 26 cm in length) and is highly sought after on the market; requires average farmer management
DIMENSIONS: it is maintained on dimensions not exceeding 15 cm in males and almost 25 cm as adults in females; Various sizes available, with approximate dimensions
ORIGIN: Madagascar
AMBIENT VALUES: temperature 23 ° -25 ° C daytime, 22-24 ° C nighttime humidity 60-70%
FEEDING: mainly bramble leaves but, most of the time, they accept oak and eucalyptus leaves, preferring those particularly tender and with soft branches
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT: small terrarium or faunabox, 20x20x50; the ventilation inside the terrarium is important. We recommend the insertion of a cork bark which helps the acclimatization being these nocturnal animals.
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; if frightened or stressed, it can go into "thanatosis", remaining motionless on the ground even for several minutes pretending to be dead.
AGGRESSIVITY: 1 - none
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
Italian production, 100% natural and sterilized
Used for incubation of reptile and amphibian eggs
Named as a background substrate for animals of tropical and subtropical climates
Provides constant relative moisture, without mold or mite development
This kit is dedicated to raising stick insects, suitable for children and even more experienced users!
The kit includes everything you need for proper housing and observation of your stick insect.
Pair your stick insect with the kit!
**PHASMIDS SOLD SEPARATELY**
Tropical green leaf stick insect, easy to manage
Widespread in the Rizal area of the Philippines
Needs a well ventilated terrarium or box and humidity 70%
As an adult it reaches 12 cm in size and feeds with bramble leaves, oak, hazel
Difficulty Level 1 - Stick insect for beginners, even suitable for children
Mainly found in tropical environments
Native of the Philippines
Tropical stick insect, easy to manage but suitable for more experienced breeders
Widespread in Borneo
Needs a well ventilated terrarium or box and humidity 70%
As an adult it reaches 12 cm in size and feeds with bramble leaves, oak, hazel
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
Beautiful phasmid, native to Peru
Aggression level 0 - low; suitable for beginners
Requires a medium-sized terrarium or fauna box
Fast-growing and easy to care for, nocturnal, feeds on privet
This kit is dedicated to raising stick insects, suitable for children and even more experienced users!
The kit includes everything you need for proper housing and observation of your stick insect.
Pair your stick insect with the kit!
**PHASMIDS SOLD SEPARATELY**
Beautiful and rare phasmid
Aggressiveness level 0 - very easy for the novice to manage
Widespread in the areas of Mindanao, Philippines
It feeds on bramble leaves and requires a humidity of around 80%
Tropical green leaf stick insect, easy to manage
Widespread in Papua New Guinea
Needs a well ventilated terrarium or box and humidity 70%
As an adult it reaches 12 cm in size and feeds with bramble leaves, oak, hazel
Difficulty Level 1 - Very easy to raise, suitable for beginners
Frequently found in tropical environments
It feeds on host plants such as rose leaves, brambles, oaks, and privet
Tropical stick insect, easy to manage but suitable for more experienced breeders
Widespread in Papua New Guinea
Needs a well ventilated terrarium or box and humidity 60-70%
As an adult it reaches 14 cm in size and feeds with bramble leaves or oak
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