How big do stick insects grow?

Size. Stick insect species, often called walking sticks, range in size from the tiny, half-inch-long Timema cristinae of North America, to the formidable 13-inch-long Phobaeticus kirbyi of Borneo. This giant measures over 21 inches with its legs outstretched, making it one of the world’s longest insects.

How long do stick bugs live as pets?

How Long Do Stick Bugs Live as Pets? Usually, they live for 12–16 months.

Can you keep stick insects as pets?

Believe it or not stick insects actually make great pets, particularly if you are looking for something with built in education – it is a great way to learn about insects and their life cycles. These harmless fascinating creatures take up very little space, and are much cheaper to feed than conventional pets.

How many stick insects should I get?

Which type of enclosure you could us is stated here. The cage of your stick insect should be at least 3 times the body length of the insect in height and 2 times the body length in width. If you keep more than one stick insect, you have to add some space for each one of them, preferably in width of the tank.

How quickly do stick insects grow?

Insect Growth Your stick insects should grow quickly from 10mm when they first hatch to around 100mm at six months. To accommodate this rapid growth they will shed their skins several times as they grow.

Do stick insects need sunlight?

Stick insects need to be kept with other stick insects, but not with any other types of insects. They need a large, well ventilated home that is kept indoors in a warm place out of direct sunlight. They should have plenty of room to climb out of their skins.

Do stick insects need a heat lamp?

The Perfect Environment for Stick Insects Not only will they regularly reproduce in captivity, meaning you may come across baby stick insects over time, but they also require no artificial heating whatsoever. Simply feed them as recommended and spray their cage with a plant spray gun every couple of days.

How much does a stick bug cost?

Purchasing Your Stick Bug Generally, you can find stick insects for sale online through reptile supply vendors. It costs about $20 to $50 for a supply of 50. They are challenging to find for sale in most pet stores since they are considered pests by many states.

What do stick insects need in their tank?

You do need to cover the floor of the enclosure with a moisture-absorbing substrate like potting earth, small pebbles or tissue paper. The roof of the enclosure should be made of netting or mesh to ensure that the stick insects can hang from this roof when molting.

Can stick insects eat any leaves?

Stick insects live in tropical and semi tropical areas of the world. They are vegetarians and eat the leaves of plants, shrubs and trees. Privet and bramble leaves are favourites.