The numbers
Enclosure
25 × 25 × 35 cm
Diet
Bramble (staple), rose, oak, raspberry · Fresh leaves always available; replace ~weekly
Temperature
20–28°C
Humidity
60–70%
Identity
Order / Family
Phasmatodea
IUCN / CITES
Not evaluated; not CITES-listed
Difficulty
Beginner
Commonality
Very common
Adult size
F ~8–10 cm slender, winged; males rare
Lifespan
F ~8–12 mo adult; total up to ~1.5 yr
Growth rate
Fast
Activity & niche
Nocturnal · Arboreal browser (can flutter)
Temperament
Calm; may flutter wings when startled
Venom / defense
Harmless; emits faint musky scent; flashes pink wings & flees
Price (THB)
฿100–300
Enclosure and conditions
Temperature
20–28°C
Humidity
60–70%
Min. enclosure
25×25×35 cm (H ≥3× body); fine mesh
Substrate
Coco fibre; mist for humidity
Hides / decor / water
Leafy sprigs to perch/moult; mist droplets
Diet
Staple food
Bramble (staple), rose, oak, raspberry
Feeding frequency
Fresh leaves always available; replace ~weekly
Supplements
None; fresh host leaves only
Behaviour and handling
Handling
Docile but may flutter off; handle low
Communal
Yes — gregarious
Defense / stress signs
Startle-flashes pink wings; releases musky odour
Reproduction
Reproduction
PARTHENOGENETIC (mostly F); GLUES eggs to surfaces; hatch ~2–4 mo
Common health problems
Common health issues
SignsMismoult, dehydration, escape (agile)
Red flags / quarantine
SignsSluggish, shrivel, mould
Good to know
- Unusually glues its eggs to twigs and cage walls instead of dropping them
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