Ever wondered where stick insects come from? When you encounter a stick insect in real life, it is probably an adult specimen, or at least nearly reached adulthood. But, what about baby stick insects? How are they born? The life cycle of stick insects exists of three main life stages: the egg, nymph and adulthood….
The Phasmid Study Group have listed all species that are bred in captivity. Within the list, every stick insect and leaf insect has given a unique number: PSG number. This list is developed because scientific names are continuously prone to changes when research provides new insights into the genus and phylogenic relation between different species….
Are you wondering if you have a male or female stick insect? It can be useful to know the gender of your animal. For example, to name your stick insect. But if you want to breed with them, you probably want to know if you have both sexes. And what about the sex of your…
While reviled by most, keeping insects as pets have become a popular trend for kids and adults alike. Although stick insects make unusual pets, they are one of the best pets you can think of. You can keep many types of stick insects at home (however, in some countries it is prohibited to keep exotic…
Stick insects are great and easy pets to have. And they are popular too! When you search for them in online pet shops, they are quite cheap to purchase. But keeping pets is more than only purchase them. You also need to house them and feed them. So, what are the real costs of keeping…
There are so many different stick insect species you can keep as a pet. One is even more colourful or strangely shaped than the other. So it can be sometimes difficult to choose which one you should keep at home. But do you need to choose? Can you keep different stick insect species together? This…
Breeding success with little stick insect nymphs is an amazing feeling. Not only does it feel good to reach such achievement, but it also makes your beloving pet more sustainable for many years. But it can be frustrating when your nymphs keep dying. But what are the reasons they die, and more importantly, how can…
When you search for different species of stick insects — also called stick bugs, walking sticks or phasmids — you find that many of them have wings. But have you ever seen one flying? You are probably wondering if they can fly at all. But why else do they have wings? When I researched the…
Extatosoma tiaratum — commonly known as giant prickly stick insect — is a very popular stick insect species to keep as a pet. It is one of the most commonly kept species there is. And that’s not surprising! They are beautiful, strangely shaped and sturdy animals that become rather large. Above that, they are very…
Did you decide to keep stick insects? Awesome! Stick insects are great pets to have. Easy ones too. Stick insects don’t have high requirements, but it is important to have a good start. Setting up your enclosure properly is one of those things that you should have right from the start, to prevent problems in…
