Stick insects

Stick insects – The practical guide for terrarium keepers

Stick insects are among the most fascinating insects in the terrarium hobby. Their perfect camouflage, calm behavior and exciting development make them particularly interesting terrarium inhabitants. The animals belong to the order of phasmids and impress above all with their astonishing ability to adapt perfectly to their surroundings.

In this volume of the series “Art for Art” author Ingo FritzscheWhat keepers should look out for when caring for and breeding stick insects. The guide provides practical knowledge and shows step by step how keepers can successfully care for these extraordinary insects in the terrarium.

For a long time, stick insects were not the focus of classic terrarium keeping. In recent years, however, more and more keepers have discovered these fascinating animals for themselves. At the same time, the number of species kept is growing steadily. Especially the good organization of the international phasmid breeders has contributed to the successful breeding of many species today.

In some countries, stick insects are already among the most popular terrarium animals. Especially in The mother country of phasmid keeping, Englandbreeders now cultivate and propagate well over 200 different species.

The guide presents numerous species in detail, including:

• Indian stick insect (Carausius morosus)

• Pink-winged stick insect (Sipyloidea sipylus)

• Horned Annam stick insect (Medauroidea extradentata)

• Carpet stick insect (Neohirasea maerens)

• Guadeloupe stick insect (Lamponius guerini)

• Fritz’s stick insect (Clonaria fritzschei)

• Clonaria conformans

• Red-winged Phaenopharos (Phaenopharos khaoyaiensis)

• Vietnam stick insect (Ramulus artemis)

• Zompro’s stick insect (Parapachymorpha zomproi)

• Dwarf stick insect (Ocnophiloidea regularis)

As well as introducing these species, the book also explains all the important basics of keeping them. You will find out which terrarium size is suitablehow to set up the terrarium correctly and which technical equipment is useful.

The guide also deals in detail with species-appropriate nutrition, care and health care. Many practical tips help to avoid typical postural errors.

Another focus is on the successful breeding of the animals. Experienced breeders provide helpful tips on how to successfully breed stick insects and how keepers can Raising healthy young animals.

Like all books in the series “Art for Art” this volume also impresses with its practical care instructions. The book is colorful throughout, richly illustrated and clearly structuredso that owners can find all the important information quickly.

With this guide you will receive a comprehensive guide to keeping and breeding stick insectsto help you keep these fascinating camouflage artists successfully in your terrarium.

• Author Ingo Fritzsche
• Scope 64 pages
• Format 14.8 x 21 cm
• Softcover
• Illustrations numerous illustrations
• ISBN 978-3-937285-84-9