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