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Whether you are a beginner or already own a reptile, here is a simple guide to helping you find the right reptile for you.
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Stick Insect
Ease of care: Beginner
Stick Insects are a member of the order Phasmatodea and there are over 3,000 worldwide in the order. In their natural habitat, an arboreal species, they love to spend time in trees and other plants. Make sure plants and branches are added to their enclosure in captivity. Stick insects come in various shapes and sizes, some are long and cylindrical, others are flat and resemble the leaflike shapes of the forest floor.
Adult Size
Up to 4" (10cm)
Life Span
Up to 1 year
Diet
Herbivore
Temperament
Beginner
Humidity
65-75%
Background Temp
18-25°C (64-77°F)
Basking Spot
Not Needed
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Preparing for your
Stick Insect
Invertebrate Starter Kit
- Ideal for the beginner entomologist
- Everything you need to get started in one box
- Includes Glass Terrarium
- Suitable for Mantis, Stick Insects and small Spiders
Glass Terrarium
- Suitable for reptiles, amphibians and inverts that would benefit from a tropical or humid environment
- Blacked out back and sides
- Perfect for Bioactive Set Ups
- Waterproof base
- Safe for overhead heat sources
- Lockable doors
- Easy to assemble (flat-pack models only)
- Front opening doors (larger models only)
- Available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes
