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How to Care for Stick Insects
Contributed by: Sandhu
  • 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) Tall, mesh-sided enclosure
C) Bird cage with large gaps
D) Fish tank filled with water
  • 3. What is a common food source for stick insects?
A) Bramble leaves
B) Mealworms
C) Fruit flies
D) Dog food
  • 4. How often should you mist the stick insect enclosure?
A) Weekly
B) Daily
C) Monthly
D) Never
  • 5. Why is misting important?
A) To provide drinking water directly
B) Provides humidity for shedding
C) To clean the leaves
D) To cool the enclosure
  • 6. What is a sign of an unhealthy stick insect?
A) Lethargy and refusal to eat
B) Frequent shedding
C) Constant movement
D) Bright coloration
  • 7. How do stick insects reproduce?
A) Only by laying eggs in water
B) Only by live birth
C) Sexually and parthenogenetically
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) Leave it until it's all eaten
D) Bury it in the enclosure
  • 9. What type of water should you use for misting?
A) Dechlorinated water
B) Tap water
C) Carbonated water
D) Salt water
  • 10. How should you handle stick insects?
A) Roughly and quickly
B) By their legs
C) With gloves
D) Gently and with care
  • 11. What is a common issue when shedding?
A) Increased appetite
B) Change in color
C) Stuck shed
D) Rapid growth
  • 12. How can you help a stick insect with a stuck shed?
A) Give it more food
B) Lower the temperature
C) Increase humidity
D) Pull the shed off
  • 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 make it look nicer
B) To prevent bacterial and fungal growth
C) It's not important to clean the enclosure
D) To entertain the stick insects
  • 15. How often should you clean the enclosure?
A) As needed, when waste accumulates
B) Never
C) Daily
D) Weekly
  • 16. Can you keep different species of stick insects together?
A) Yes, if the enclosure is large enough.
B) Yes, it encourages social behavior
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) 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) Spray it with insecticide
B) Ignore it
C) Remove the mold and improve ventilation
D) Cover it with more substrate
  • 19. What is a common sign that a stick insect is ready to molt?
A) They change color dramatically
B) They start laying eggs
C) They become more active
D) They become less active and refuse to eat
  • 20. Where do stick insects originate from?
A) Arctic regions
B) Desert regions
C) Antarctica
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) Only a few days
B) A few weeks
C) 5-10 years
D) Varies by species, but often 1-2 years
  • 23. Are stick insects harmful to humans?
A) No
B) Yes, they are poisonous
C) Yes, they carry diseases
D) Yes, they can bite
  • 24. What is the purpose of the stick insect's camouflage?
A) To avoid predators
B) To attract mates
C) To help them digest food
D) To regulate their body temperature
  • 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) Feed them to the stick insects
B) Sell them
C) Incubate them longer
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 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) Females have longer antennae
B) Females are typically larger and thicker than males
C) Males have brighter colors
D) Only males lay eggs
  • 30. What is a defense mechanism used by some stick insects?
A) Autotomy (dropping a limb)
B) Burrowing into the ground
C) Spitting venom
D) Flying away
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