How to Raise Stick Insects
  • 1. What is the ideal temperature range for stick insects?
A) 10-15°C (50-59°F)
B) 20-25°C (68-77°F)
C) 30-35°C (86-95°F)
D) 0-5°C (32-41°F)
  • 2. What is the primary food source for most stick insects?
A) Insects
B) Leaves
C) Fruit
D) Seeds
  • 3. How often should you mist your stick insect enclosure?
A) Daily
B) Monthly
C) Weekly
D) Never
  • 4. What is the minimum height recommended for a stick insect enclosure?
A) Five times the insect's body length
B) The same as the insect's body length
C) Half the insect's body length
D) Three times the insect's body length
  • 5. What should you do with uneaten leaves in the enclosure?
A) Leave them until they are completely eaten
B) Sprinkle them with water
C) Remove them regularly to prevent mold
D) Bury them in the substrate
  • 6. How do stick insects typically reproduce?
A) Only sexually
B) By laying eggs in water
C) Only through cloning
D) Sexually or parthenogenetically
  • 7. What is a good substrate for a stick insect enclosure?
A) Gravel
B) Sand
C) Paper towels or vermiculite
D) Pine shavings
  • 8. What is the average lifespan of a stick insect in captivity?
A) 10-15 years
B) 6-12 months
C) 1-2 months
D) 2-3 years
  • 9. What is molting?
A) Laying eggs
B) Changing color
C) Eating food
D) Shedding of the exoskeleton
  • 10. Why is ventilation important in a stick insect enclosure?
A) To keep the enclosure warm
B) To prevent mold and fungal growth
C) To attract more insects
D) To allow the insects to fly
  • 11. What is a nymph?
A) A disease affecting stick insects
B) A type of leaf
C) An adult stick insect
D) A young stick insect
  • 12. Which of these leaves are generally SAFE for stick insects?
A) Oak
B) Ivy
C) Bramble (blackberry)
D) Rhododendron
  • 13. What is the most common cause of death for stick insects in captivity?
A) Lack of food
B) Predation
C) Old age
D) Incorrect humidity or temperature
  • 14. How should you handle a stick insect?
A) Gently and carefully, avoiding sudden movements
B) By picking it up by its antennae
C) By grabbing its legs
D) Forcefully
  • 15. What should you do if a stick insect loses a leg?
A) Apply antiseptic to the wound
B) Ensure proper humidity and food, it may regenerate the leg
C) Isolate the insect from others
D) Put it down (euthanize it)
  • 16. Why should you avoid using tap water for misting?
A) Tap water is too cold
B) Tap water is too expensive
C) Tap water contains chlorine and other chemicals
D) Tap water attracts parasites
  • 17. What type of lighting is generally recommended for stick insects?
A) Direct sunlight
B) UVB lighting
C) No light at all
D) Indirect natural light
  • 18. How can you tell if a stick insect is about to molt?
A) They become sluggish and stop eating
B) They change color dramatically
C) They become more active
D) They lay eggs
  • 19. What is the purpose of providing sticks and branches in the enclosure?
A) To provide food
B) For decoration only
C) For climbing and molting
D) To absorb moisture
  • 20. What is the best way to clean a stick insect enclosure?
A) Submerge the entire enclosure in water
B) Use strong disinfectants
C) Vacuum the enclosure
D) Remove debris and replace the substrate regularly
  • 21. Why is it important to research the specific species you are keeping?
A) Only adults need specific care
B) All stick insects are the same
C) Different species have different dietary and environmental needs
D) Research is unnecessary
  • 22. What is the best way to provide water to nymphs?
A) Providing a water dish
B) Misting the enclosure regularly
C) They don't need water
D) Dropping water directly on their bodies
  • 23. What should you do if you find mites in your stick insect enclosure?
A) Replace the stick insects
B) Spray the insects with insecticide
C) Isolate the infected insects and clean the enclosure thoroughly
D) Ignore them, they are harmless
  • 24. Why is it important to avoid overcrowding in a stick insect enclosure?
A) It makes the enclosure look nicer
B) It encourages breeding
C) It can lead to stress, disease, and cannibalism
D) It doesn't matter
  • 25. Which is the best way to dispose of dead stick insects?
A) Flush them down the toilet
B) Feed them to other pets
C) Bury them in the garden
D) Wrap them securely and dispose of them in the trash
  • 26. If eggs are fertile, approximately how long does it take to hatch (range)?
A) Several weeks to months
B) 1 year
C) 1-2 weeks
D) 1-2 days
  • 27. What is diapause in stick insects?
A) A period of dormancy in eggs
B) A period of active feeding
C) A period of molting
D) A period of mating
  • 28. What is the best way to keep leaf cuttings fresh in a stick insect enclosure?
A) Place the leaves directly on the substrate.
B) Dry the leaves before placing them in the enclosure.
C) Place the stems in a water source, like a small bottle.
D) Spray the leaves with hairspray.
  • 29. What can happen if the enclosure is too dry for stick insects?
A) They lay more eggs
B) They eat more
C) They can have difficulty molting
D) They become more active
  • 30. What is an ootheca?
A) A type of stick insect leg
B) An egg case (often used for praying mantis)
C) A tool for cleaning enclosures
D) A disease of stick insects
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