The numbers
Enclosure
30 × 25 × 40 cm
Diet
Bramble (staple), oak, rose, guava · Fresh leaves always available; replace ~weekly
Temperature
22–30°C
Humidity
60–75%
Identity
Order / Family
Phasmatodea
IUCN / CITES
Not evaluated; not CITES-listed
Difficulty
Beginner–Intermediate
Commonality
Fairly common (Thai-native)
Adult size
F ~13–14 cm slender; M smaller
Lifespan
F ~7–10 mo adult; total ~12 mo
Growth rate
Medium
Activity & niche
Nocturnal · Arboreal browser
Temperament
Calm; startle wing-flash defence
Venom / defense
Harmless; flashes bright red hindwings to startle; no venom
Price (THB)
฿200–500
Enclosure and conditions
Temperature
22–30°C
Humidity
60–75%
Min. enclosure
30×25×40 cm (H ≥3× body); mesh top
Substrate
Coco fibre; mist for humidity
Hides / decor / water
Upright branches to perch/moult; mist droplets
Diet
Staple food
Bramble (staple), oak, rose, guava
Feeding frequency
Fresh leaves always available; replace ~weekly
Supplements
None; fresh host leaves only
Behaviour and handling
Handling
Docile; support body; avoid pre-moult
Communal
Yes — gregarious
Defense / stress signs
Opens deep-red hindwings in a startle flash; sways; may drop
Reproduction
Reproduction
Sexual; eggs dropped; hatch ~3–5 mo
Common health problems
Common health issues
SignsMismoult if too dry/low, dehydration
Red flags / quarantine
SignsSluggish, shrivel, mould
Good to know
- Named after Khao Yai National Park; hides scarlet wings until it needs to bluff
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