How to Care for Stick Insects
  • 1. What is the ideal temperature range for stick insects?
A) 100-110°F (38-43°C)
B) 65-75°F (18-24°C)
C) 80-90°F (27-32°C)
D) 32-50°F (0-10°C)
  • 2. What is the best type of enclosure for stick insects?
A) Small, plastic container
B) Bird cage with large gaps
C) Fish tank filled with water
D) Tall, mesh-sided enclosure
  • 3. What is a common food source for stick insects?
A) Bramble leaves
B) Fruit flies
C) Mealworms
D) Dog food
  • 4. How often should you mist the stick insect enclosure?
A) Monthly
B) Never
C) Daily
D) Weekly
  • 5. Why is misting important?
A) To provide drinking water directly
B) To clean the leaves
C) To cool the enclosure
D) Provides humidity for shedding
  • 6. What is a sign of an unhealthy stick insect?
A) Constant movement
B) Frequent shedding
C) Lethargy and refusal to eat
D) Bright coloration
  • 7. How do stick insects reproduce?
A) Sexually and parthenogenetically
B) Only by laying eggs in water
C) Only sexually
D) Only by live birth
  • 8. What should you do with uneaten food?
A) Bury it in the enclosure
B) Add more food on top of it
C) Leave it until it's all eaten
D) Remove it regularly to prevent mold
  • 9. What type of water should you use for misting?
A) Tap water
B) Carbonated water
C) Salt water
D) Dechlorinated water
  • 10. How should you handle stick insects?
A) Roughly and quickly
B) Gently and with care
C) With gloves
D) By their legs
  • 11. What is a common issue when shedding?
A) Change in color
B) Increased appetite
C) Stuck shed
D) Rapid growth
  • 12. How can you help a stick insect with a stuck shed?
A) Give it more food
B) Increase humidity
C) Lower the temperature
D) Pull the shed off
  • 13. What substrate is suitable for the enclosure?
A) Paper towels or coco fiber
B) Gravel
C) Sand
D) Just the bare floor of the enclosure
  • 14. Why is it important to clean the enclosure?
A) It's not important to clean the enclosure
B) To entertain the stick insects
C) To prevent bacterial and fungal growth
D) To make it look nicer
  • 15. How often should you clean the enclosure?
A) Daily
B) Never
C) Weekly
D) As needed, when waste accumulates
  • 16. Can you keep different species of stick insects together?
A) Yes, it encourages social behavior
B) Yes, if the enclosure is large enough.
C) Generally no, unless you know they have similar requirements.
D) Yes, they all eat the same thing
  • 17. What is a good way to provide water for stick insects without misting?
A) Put ice cubes in the enclosure
B) Place water droplets on leaves
C) Provide a water dish
D) Give them sugary drinks
  • 18. What should you do if you find mold in the enclosure?
A) Remove the mold and improve ventilation
B) Cover it with more substrate
C) Ignore it
D) Spray it with insecticide
  • 19. What is a common sign that a stick insect is ready to molt?
A) They start laying eggs
B) They become more active
C) They change color dramatically
D) They become less active and refuse to eat
  • 20. Where do stick insects originate from?
A) Antarctica
B) Arctic regions
C) Desert regions
D) Tropical and subtropical regions
  • 21. What are some plants that should NOT be used as food for stick insects?
A) Poisonous plants
B) Raspberry leaves
C) Oak leaves
D) Rose bushes
  • 22. What is the lifespan of a stick insect?
A) Varies by species, but often 1-2 years
B) 5-10 years
C) A few weeks
D) Only a few days
  • 23. Are stick insects harmful to humans?
A) Yes, they can bite
B) Yes, they carry diseases
C) No
D) Yes, they are poisonous
  • 24. What is the purpose of the stick insect's camouflage?
A) To attract mates
B) To help them digest food
C) To avoid predators
D) To regulate their body temperature
  • 25. Do stick insects need sunlight?
A) They don't need any light
B) Indirect sunlight is beneficial, avoid direct sunlight
C) They need UV light like reptiles
D) They need direct sunlight all day
  • 26. What should you do with infertile eggs?
A) Feed them to the stick insects
B) Incubate them longer
C) Sell them
D) Discard them
  • 27. What is a good enrichment activity for stick insects?
A) Giving them toys
B) Playing loud music
C) Adding different types of branches
D) Changing the enclosure frequently
  • 28. What is the average size of a fully grown stick insect?
A) Always less than 1 centimeter
B) Varies by species, from a few centimeters to over 30 centimeters
C) Always over 50 centimeters
D) Always exactly 10 centimeters
  • 29. How can you tell the difference between a male and female stick insect?
A) Only males lay eggs
B) Males have brighter colors
C) Females are typically larger and thicker than males
D) Females have longer antennae
  • 30. What is a defense mechanism used by some stick insects?
A) Burrowing into the ground
B) Flying away
C) Spitting venom
D) Autotomy (dropping a limb)
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