Medauroidea extradentata blue “Blue Annam Stick Insect”

Medauroidea extradentata blue “Blue Annam Stick Insect” – Perfect for Beginners

Medauroidea extradentata blue, also known as Blue Annam Stick Insect Known as one of the most beautiful members of the stick insect family, it is particularly striking for its bluish, shimmering base color, which clearly distinguishes it from the well-known brown wild-type form. At the same time, it retains its excellent camouflage, making the insects virtually impossible to spot among twigs and leaves.

The species is native to Vietnam. There, it lives in humid forests and spends most of its time in shrubs and low trees. During the day, it usually remains motionless, becoming active only in the evening hours when it begins to forage.

It is precisely their calm way of life that makes them an ideal species to observe.

Impressive Camouflage

Although the animals have a bluish color, their body shape and movements strongly resemble thin twigs. As a result, they almost blend in with their surroundings.

In addition, the animals often move slowly back and forth. This typical behavior mimics branches swaying in the wind and further enhances their camouflage.

It is precisely this natural behavior that makes Medauroidea extradentata blue particularly fascinating to observe.

The Right Terrarium

For a small group, a well-ventilated terrarium measuring at least 30 × 30 × 40 cm. Since these animals like to climb and hang freely upside down to molt, the height of the terrarium is an important factor.

The following are particularly suitable for this setup:

• Blackberry twigs
• Raspberry sprigs
• Hazelnut twigs
• Repto Tree Vines
• Cork branches
• Terrarium plants

This provides numerous opportunities for climbing and molting, while giving the animals plenty of space to eat and rest.

Temperature and Humidity

Medauroidea extradentata blue Prefers temperatures between 22 and 26 °C. At night, the temperature may drop slightly. At the same time, the animals feel comfortable at a humidity level of 60 to 75% feel particularly comfortable.

Lightly mist the terrarium regularly with soft water. This allows the animals to drink while keeping the humidity stable. Nevertheless, the terrarium should be well-ventilated, because constantly humid air can promote mold growth.

Feeding

The Blue Annam Stick Insect is easy to care for and feeds on a variety of plants.

Particularly suitable are:

• Blackberry
• Raspberry
• Oak
• Hazelnut
• Rose

Fresh twigs should always be available. At the same time, they stay fresh much longer in a feeding vase, so the animals can find food at any time.

Reproduction

The Blue Annam Stick Insect can reproduce through parthenogenesis. This means that females can lay fertile eggs even without males, making breeding particularly straightforward.

The females lay their eggs individually on the substrate. Under the right conditions, the eggs hatch into young after several months.

After hatching, the young stick insects begin feeding immediately. At the same time, they grow through several molts until they reach their final size.

Breeding this species is often quite easy, which makes it particularly appealing to beginners.

Important points on posture

• Low-maintenance stick insect
• Terrarium starting at 30 × 30 × 40 cm
• Temperatures ranging from 22 to 26 °C
• Humidity between 60 and 75%
• Good ventilation is important
• Offer plenty of branches for climbing
• Blackberries are suitable as a staple food
• Very suitable for beginners

Suitable accessories for your setup

We recommend that you keep them successfully:

• Insektenliebe Phasmid Complete Set – provides ideal conditions for keeping and breeding.
• Repto Terra Sky – Glass terrarium measuring 30 x 30 x 42 cm
• Repto Tree Vine – expands climbing surfaces and creates additional shedding spots.
• Insektenliebe Tropical Rain – provides lime-free water for daily misting.
• Insektenliebe Terrarium Moss – improves the microclimate and creates a natural look.
• Termite brick – naturally conceals water containers.

This creates a natural-looking terrarium while providing the animals with optimal conditions for climbing, eating, and shedding their skin.

Conclusion

Medauroidea extradentata blue combines extraordinary coloring with an unassuming demeanor. These calm animals are a delight to observe and captivate with their perfect camouflage and elegant movements.

At the same time, the Blue Annam Stick Insect is considered hardy and tolerant of minor care mistakes. This makes it suitable for both beginners and experienced phasmid keepers who want to care for a special species of stick insect.