The numbers
Enclosure
40 × 40 × 70 cm
Diet
Bramble (staple), oak, rose, eucalyptus, raspberry · Fresh leaves always available; replace ~weekly
Temperature
22–28°C
Humidity
70–80%
Identity
Order / Family
Phasmatodea
IUCN / CITES
Not evaluated; not CITES-listed
Difficulty
Intermediate
Commonality
Uncommon (spectacular size)
Adult size
F ~28 cm body (~55 cm incl. legs) — among world longest; M slimmer
Lifespan
F ~8–12 mo adult; total ~14–16 mo
Growth rate
Slow
Activity & niche
Nocturnal · Arboreal browser
Temperament
Calm, delicate; extremely long & fragile
Venom / defense
Harmless; plays dead; relies on twig camouflage & size
Price (THB)
฿400–900
Enclosure and conditions
Temperature
22–28°C
Humidity
70–80%
Min. enclosure
Tall 40×40×70 cm mesh (H ≥3× body for huge moults)
Substrate
Coco fibre; mist for humidity
Hides / decor / water
Tall sturdy branches — long clear drop needed to moult; mist daily
Diet
Staple food
Bramble (staple), oak, rose, eucalyptus, raspberry
Feeding frequency
Fresh leaves always available; replace ~weekly
Supplements
None; fresh host leaves only
Behaviour and handling
Handling
Very delicate; long legs snap — support fully, minimise
Communal
Yes — tolerant with lots of space
Defense / stress signs
Freezes rigidly; sways; plays dead
Reproduction
Reproduction
Sexual; eggs dropped; hatch ~4–6 mo
Common health problems
Common health issues
SignsMismoult (needs great height), dehydration, snapped legs
Red flags / quarantine
SignsSluggish, shrivel, mould, deformed moult
Good to know
- One of the longest insects ever measured, rivaled only by a few giant sticks
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