heidinut Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 My children are desperate for these. If anyone has any eggs or stick insects they would like to offload that would be great.Thank you! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/85175-wanted-sticks-insects/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Hi heidinut... I'm not sure stick stick insects are suitable as pets for children.. Eggs are not the best option.. For your information.. Life CycleFemale stick insects lay between 1 and 1,000 eggs at a time, which hatch after remaining dormant for 1 to 3 seasons, depending upon the type. After they?ve hatched, stick insect babies climb a tree and hang upside down while they grow and molt, which they?ll do at least 5 times before they grow up.Feed him a nutritious diet: Stick insects are vegetarians and prefer a diet of brambles, such as blackberry or raspberry plants. Make sure he always has plenty of fresh food.Keep him toasty: Originally from tropical or semitropical environments, most stick insects like warm temperatures from between 75 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. If you can?t keep his room warm, make sure to keep a heating light bulb near his house. They like it dark at night, so use a red bulb when it?s dark out.Keep him moist: Most stick insects like high humidity; do a little research to find out what your pet likes best. It?s a good idea to mist his cage and plants with water once a day, and also make sure he has a bowl of drinking water.Handle with care: Stick insects enjoy being handled, provided you are gentle. More fragile than most pets, some will even bite or pinch if you handle them too roughly.Have a read here.. http://www.petful.com/other-pets/do-stick-insects-make-good-pets/DulwichFox Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/85175-wanted-sticks-insects/#findComment-932716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
joom Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 You could also look here:http://www.insectlore.co.uk/mini-beasts/live-kits/living-twig-stick-insect-kit.htmlI've bought the butterfly kit before and the children loved it Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/85175-wanted-sticks-insects/#findComment-933711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelina Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 oh... do think twice...one female stick insect will soon turn into LOTS and LOTS and then more..... they don't need males. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/85175-wanted-sticks-insects/#findComment-933739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidinut Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 Thanks for the replies. I had stick insects when my children were smaller and I ended up cleaning them out, but I'm hoping now they are older other can manage! I did have to ensure I cleaned out all the eggs regularly to prevent them from hatching, as you say Angelina, they multiply rapidly! I was hoping I could find someone on the forum who has too many and would like to hand a few hatchlings over to me. The last lot we got from a neighbour was for exactly this reason! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/85175-wanted-sticks-insects/#findComment-933835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leenorris78 Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Freeze the excess eggs. This kills them. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/85175-wanted-sticks-insects/#findComment-935146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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