Stick Insects (Phasmids)

Stick insects are one of the most well known captive reared invertebrates, proving a popular pet both in the home, and in the science lab at school. This is probably because a few of the species are very interesting (and fairly perculiar I might add), but easy to keep. Most stick insects have no form of defense, other than disguising themselves as a twig.

Stick insects are herbivores, feeding on leaves only. The main foodsource available for captive bred specimens, is bramble. This is eaten by nearly all species, and conveniently, it is a common plant, although picking it can sometimes be a little tricky! Other foodsources include oak, bramble, ivy, and many more. For more details, please see the menu to the left.

I have categorised this into species, so please click on the species care you would like to view. Alternatively, you can look at the general care guidelines at the top of the page.