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