The numbers
Enclosure
20 × 20 × 25 cm
Diet
Bramble (staple), hawthorn, ivy, rose, oak · Fresh leaves always available; replace ~weekly
Temperature
21–26°C (night 15–21°C)
Humidity
70–80%
Identity
Order / Family
Phasmatodea
Origin
IUCN / CITES
Not evaluated; not CITES-listed
Difficulty
Beginner
Commonality
Common
Adult size
F ~6–7 cm robust; M ~4.5–5 cm
Lifespan
F ~6–10 mo adult; total ~12 mo
Growth rate
Medium
Activity & niche
Nocturnal · Ground & low browser
Temperament
Very calm, hardy; good beginner
Venom / defense
Harmless; plays dead; minor spiny legs
Price (THB)
฿150–400
Enclosure and conditions
Temperature
21–26°C (night 15–21°C)
Humidity
70–80%
Min. enclosure
20×20×25 cm (H ≥3× body); moist floor
Substrate
Moist coco/soil (few cm) for egg-laying
Hides / decor / water
Bark hides & leafy sprigs; mist occasionally to keep damp
Diet
Staple food
Bramble (staple), hawthorn, ivy, rose, oak
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; freezes
Reproduction
Reproduction
Highland form PARTHENOGENETIC; lowland form sexual; eggs in soil; hatch ~3–4 mo
Common health problems
Common health issues
SignsMismoult if too dry, dehydration
Red flags / quarantine
SignsSluggish, shrivel, mould
Good to know
- Comes in many bred colour forms from grey to bright orange marbling
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