Siliquofera grandis

Large, calm and fascinating – Siliquofera grandis

Siliquofera grandis is one of the largest giant leaf insects in existence, which makes it particularly impressive in the terrarium. At the same time, its natural shape ensures that it is perfectly camouflaged, so that it is often only noticed at second glance.

The animals have a leaf-like appearance, while closely following branches and twigs. This creates a very natural impression and at the same time makes the entire terrarium look much livelier.

During the day, the animals usually remain quiet while hiding well. However, as soon as it gets darker, they become active and then start to eat and move around. This allows you to make exciting observations, especially in the evening.

For keeping them you should definitely use a high built terrarium as the animals actively use the height. For an adult animal, we recommend at least 30 × 30 × 45 cmwhereby more height is always an advantage as the animals can shed their skin better.

The setup should consist of many vertical branchesso that the animals can climb. At the same time, they need sufficient downward space so that they can shed their skin easily.

Keep the temperatures during the day at around 25-28 °Cwhile you simply let them drop to room temperature at night. This creates a natural rhythm and keeps the animals active and healthy at the same time.

Humidity also plays an important role, which is why you should keep it constantly between 60 and 80 % hold. To do this, lightly spray the terrarium regularly to create small drops of water on the leaves.

The animals actively use these drops to drink, so you don’t need an additional water bowl. At the same time, spraying supports a stable climate in the terrarium.

When it comes to feeding, the species remains pleasantly uncomplicated, as it reliably eats blackberry leaveswhich are the main food. In addition you can pieces of apple as these provide additional moisture and are readily accepted.

However, it is important that you change the food regularly so that it remains fresh and the animals are constantly well fed.

Due to their size, its calm nature and its simple attitude is suitable for Siliquofera grandis is perfect for owners who are looking for an impressive yet easy to care for animal.

With this species you get a real natural highlight in XXL into your terrarium, which will permanently impress you with its size, camouflage and behavior.