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How to Care for Stick Insects
Contributed by: Sandhu
  • 1. What is the ideal temperature range for stick insects?
A) 32-50°F (0-10°C)
B) 100-110°F (38-43°C)
C) 65-75°F (18-24°C)
D) 80-90°F (27-32°C)
  • 2. What is the best type of enclosure for stick insects?
A) Fish tank filled with water
B) Tall, mesh-sided enclosure
C) Small, plastic container
D) Bird cage with large gaps
  • 3. What is a common food source for stick insects?
A) Mealworms
B) Fruit flies
C) Dog food
D) Bramble leaves
  • 4. How often should you mist the stick insect enclosure?
A) Daily
B) Never
C) Weekly
D) Monthly
  • 5. Why is misting important?
A) To cool the enclosure
B) To clean the leaves
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) Frequent shedding
C) Bright coloration
D) Lethargy and refusal to eat
  • 7. How do stick insects reproduce?
A) Only by live birth
B) Only sexually
C) Sexually and parthenogenetically
D) Only by laying eggs in water
  • 8. What should you do with uneaten food?
A) Remove it regularly to prevent mold
B) Add more food on top of it
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) Dechlorinated water
B) Tap water
C) Salt water
D) Carbonated 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) 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) Increase humidity
C) Give it more food
D) Pull the shed off
  • 13. What substrate is suitable for the enclosure?
A) Just the bare floor of the enclosure
B) Sand
C) Paper towels or coco fiber
D) Gravel
  • 14. Why is it important to clean the enclosure?
A) To prevent bacterial and fungal growth
B) To entertain the stick insects
C) It's not important to clean the enclosure
D) To make it look nicer
  • 15. How often should you clean the enclosure?
A) Weekly
B) As needed, when waste accumulates
C) Daily
D) Never
  • 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) Provide a water dish
B) Place water droplets on leaves
C) Put ice cubes in the enclosure
D) Give them sugary drinks
  • 18. What should you do if you find mold in the enclosure?
A) Remove the mold and improve ventilation
B) Cover it with more substrate
C) Spray it with insecticide
D) Ignore it
  • 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 less active and refuse to eat
D) They become more active
  • 20. Where do stick insects originate from?
A) Tropical and subtropical regions
B) Desert regions
C) Arctic regions
D) Antarctica
  • 21. What are some plants that should NOT be used as food for stick insects?
A) Raspberry leaves
B) Oak leaves
C) Rose bushes
D) Poisonous plants
  • 22. What is the lifespan of a stick insect?
A) Varies by species, but often 1-2 years
B) Only a few days
C) A few weeks
D) 5-10 years
  • 23. Are stick insects harmful to humans?
A) Yes, they can bite
B) Yes, they are poisonous
C) Yes, they carry diseases
D) No
  • 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 don't need any light
B) Indirect sunlight is beneficial, avoid direct sunlight
C) They need direct sunlight all day
D) They need UV light like reptiles
  • 26. What should you do with infertile eggs?
A) Incubate them longer
B) Sell them
C) Feed them to the stick insects
D) Discard them
  • 27. What is a good enrichment activity for stick insects?
A) Adding different types of branches
B) Playing loud music
C) Giving them toys
D) Changing the enclosure frequently
  • 28. What is the average size of a fully grown stick insect?
A) Always less than 1 centimeter
B) Always exactly 10 centimeters
C) Always over 50 centimeters
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) Females have longer antennae
C) Females are typically larger and thicker than males
D) Males have brighter colors
  • 30. What is a defense mechanism used by some stick insects?
A) Burrowing into the ground
B) Flying away
C) Autotomy (dropping a limb)
D) Spitting venom
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