What’s up Mr Stick Insect?

In our Green studio there are horned stick insects.

These are insects resembling twigs or sticks. They live in the wild in southern Vietnam (horned stick insect). Other varieties of stick insects also live in India and Australia. The horned stick insects are the most popular in home breeding. They have the smallest requirements and don't cause any problems. The stick insect is about 7-10 cm long (females are larger, males are smaller) and lives for about a year.
In their natural environment, stick insects live on the branches of eucalyptus and are deceptively similar to their twigs. In their home, stick insects need sticks first and foremost. Stick insects love to climb and camouflage in branches. They also do not have high temperature requirements. Conditions around 20-23 degrees are ideal for them. In order for the stick insect to be able to freely shed its armor from time to time (to crawl out), it needs more humidity. So it is enough to spray the inside of the terrarium with water from the sprinkler (water without minerals). They love blackberry and raspberry leaves, as well as strawberries, currants, ivy, basil, rose, and cherries. In winter, you can give your pets frozen leaves - rinse them thoroughly with cold water before serving. Stick insects are peculiar animals. However, observing their lives can be very interesting. From time to time you can also take them on your hands, but frankly speaking, these insects do not like such caresses.

Students will be responsible for the stick insects to do well in our school.