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