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How to Raise Stick Insects
Contributed by: Boyd
  • 1. What is the ideal temperature range for stick insects?
A) 20-25°C (68-77°F)
B) 0-5°C (32-41°F)
C) 10-15°C (50-59°F)
D) 30-35°C (86-95°F)
  • 2. What is the primary food source for most stick insects?
A) Seeds
B) Fruit
C) Leaves
D) Insects
  • 3. How often should you mist your stick insect enclosure?
A) Monthly
B) Weekly
C) Daily
D) Never
  • 4. What is the minimum height recommended for a stick insect enclosure?
A) Three times the insect's body length
B) Five 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) 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) 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) Gravel
B) Sand
C) Paper towels or vermiculite
D) Pine shavings
  • 8. What is the average lifespan of a stick insect in captivity?
A) 1-2 months
B) 6-12 months
C) 10-15 years
D) 2-3 years
  • 9. What is molting?
A) Shedding of the exoskeleton
B) Changing color
C) Laying eggs
D) Eating food
  • 10. Why is ventilation important in a stick insect enclosure?
A) To attract more insects
B) To keep the enclosure warm
C) To allow the insects to fly
D) To prevent mold and fungal growth
  • 11. What is a nymph?
A) A type of leaf
B) A young stick insect
C) A disease affecting stick insects
D) An adult stick insect
  • 12. Which of these leaves are generally SAFE for stick insects?
A) Bramble (blackberry)
B) Ivy
C) Oak
D) Rhododendron
  • 13. What is the most common cause of death for stick insects in captivity?
A) Old age
B) Incorrect humidity or temperature
C) Predation
D) Lack of food
  • 14. How should you handle a stick insect?
A) By picking it up by its antennae
B) By grabbing its legs
C) Forcefully
D) Gently and carefully, avoiding sudden movements
  • 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 cold
C) Tap water is too expensive
D) Tap water attracts parasites
  • 17. What type of lighting is generally recommended for stick insects?
A) UVB lighting
B) No light at all
C) Direct sunlight
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 lay eggs
D) They become more active
  • 19. What is the purpose of providing sticks and branches in the enclosure?
A) To provide food
B) For decoration only
C) To absorb moisture
D) For climbing and molting
  • 20. What is the best way to clean a stick insect enclosure?
A) Use strong disinfectants
B) Submerge the entire enclosure in water
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) Different species have different dietary and environmental needs
B) Only adults need specific care
C) All stick insects are the same
D) Research is unnecessary
  • 22. What is the best way to provide water to nymphs?
A) Misting the enclosure regularly
B) They don't need water
C) Dropping water directly on their bodies
D) Providing a water dish
  • 23. What should you do if you find mites in your stick insect enclosure?
A) Spray the insects with insecticide
B) Ignore them, they are harmless
C) Replace the stick insects
D) Isolate the infected insects and clean the enclosure thoroughly
  • 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) Bury them in the garden
B) Feed them to other pets
C) Flush them down the toilet
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) 1 year
B) 1-2 weeks
C) 1-2 days
D) Several weeks to months
  • 27. What is diapause in stick insects?
A) A period of active feeding
B) A period of mating
C) A period of molting
D) A period of dormancy in eggs
  • 28. What is the best way to keep leaf cuttings fresh in a stick insect enclosure?
A) Place the stems in a water source, like a small bottle.
B) Dry the leaves before placing them in the enclosure.
C) Place the leaves directly on the substrate.
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 become more active
C) They can have difficulty molting
D) They eat more
  • 30. What is an ootheca?
A) A tool for cleaning enclosures
B) An egg case (often used for praying mantis)
C) A disease of stick insects
D) A type of stick insect leg
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