insect enclosure

1. How big does a stick insect enclosure need to be?
2. What do stick insects need in their tank?
3. How do you set a stick insect enclosure?

How big does a stick insect enclosure need to be?

The cage of your stick insect should be at least 3 times the body length of the insect in height and 2 times the body length in width. If you keep more than one stick insect, you have to add some space for each one of them, preferably in width of the tank.

What do stick insects need in their tank?

Stick insects need a diet of fresh leaves. Most will live on bramble and privet, but Indian stick insects eat privet, hawthorn and rose as well. The leaves should be kept on the twig and stood in a pot of water with a cover to prevent the insects drowning.

How do you set a stick insect enclosure?

How to set up a stick insect enclosure in 7 easy steps

1. #1 Choose between natural or practical setup. ...
2. #3 Choose a substrate. ...
3. #4 Furnishing and decorate the enclosure. ...
4. #5 Preparations to easily feed your stick insects. ...
5. #7 Introduce your stick insects.