The numbers
Enclosure
20 × 20 × 30 cm
Diet
Oak (staple), hazel, bramble, rose · Fresh leaves always available; replace ~weekly
Temperature
18–26°C
Humidity
55–70%
Identity
Order / Family
Phasmatodea
IUCN / CITES
Not evaluated; not CITES-listed
Difficulty
Beginner–Intermediate
Commonality
Uncommon (US hobby/wild)
Adult size
F ~8–9.5 cm; M ~7.5 cm slender
Lifespan
F ~4–6 mo adult; total ~8–10 mo (annual, temperate)
Growth rate
Medium (seasonal)
Activity & niche
Nocturnal · Arboreal browser
Temperament
Calm; twig-mimic
Venom / defense
Harmless; plays dead; drops from perch to escape
Price (THB)
฿150–400
Enclosure and conditions
Temperature
18–26°C
Humidity
55–70%
Min. enclosure
20×20×30 cm (H ≥3× body); mesh top
Substrate
Coco fibre or tissue; light mist
Hides / decor / water
Oak/hazel sprigs to perch/moult; mist droplets
Diet
Staple food
Oak (staple), hazel, bramble, rose
Feeding frequency
Fresh leaves always available; replace ~weekly
Supplements
None; fresh host leaves only
Behaviour and handling
Handling
Docile; support body
Communal
Yes — gregarious
Defense / stress signs
Plays dead; drops off perch; sways
Reproduction
Reproduction
Sexual; eggs dropped; overwinter, hatch in spring
Common health problems
Common health issues
SignsMismoult, dehydration
Red flags / quarantine
SignsSluggish, shrivel, mould
Good to know
- The only widespread stick insect across the northern USA, feeding on oak canopies
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