The numbers
Enclosure
40 × 40 × 60 cm
Diet
Bramble (staple), oak, rose, eucalyptus, hazel, guava · Fresh leaves always available; replace ~weekly
Temperature
24–30°C
Humidity
60–70% with airflow
Identity
Order / Family
Phasmatodea
Origin
IUCN / CITES
Not evaluated; not CITES-listed
Difficulty
Intermediate
Commonality
Uncommon (prized colour)
Adult size
F ~18–24 cm; M ~15 cm brilliant blue
Lifespan
F ~8–12 mo adult; total ~14–18 mo
Growth rate
Medium–slow
Activity & niche
Nocturnal-leaning · Arboreal browser
Temperament
Calm; slow; spectacular male colour
Venom / defense
Harmless; may exude faint scent; large size deters
Price (THB)
฿600–1,500
Enclosure and conditions
Temperature
24–30°C
Humidity
60–70% with airflow
Min. enclosure
40×40×60 cm mesh (H ≥3× body)
Substrate
Coco fibre; mist for humidity
Hides / decor / water
Sturdy upright branches to moult; mist food plants
Diet
Staple food
Bramble (staple), oak, rose, eucalyptus, hazel, guava
Feeding frequency
Fresh leaves always available; replace ~weekly
Supplements
None; fresh host leaves only
Behaviour and handling
Handling
Calm; support body; avoid pre-moult
Communal
Yes — tolerant with space
Defense / stress signs
Sways; freezes; may release scent
Reproduction
Reproduction
Sexual; eggs dropped; hatch ~4–6 mo
Common health problems
Common health issues
SignsMismoult (needs tall cage), dehydration
Red flags / quarantine
SignsSluggish, shrivel, mould
Good to know
- Adult males turn electric blue with orange antennae to attract mates
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