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