Description
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The sale is for two random colour Leaf insect unsexed nymph, 3-4 weeks old.
I have 5 different colour Leaf insects in one big vivarium, where the eggs was mixed.
I cannot guarantee any preferred colour because all nymphs are green in first part of their life. The colour change will be visible in 2-3 months.
To avoid long transit time, orders between Thursday and Sunday will be posted on Monday morning, even if on eBay will marked as despatched.
Once received, put the nymph in your container/vivarium, give fresh leaves and mist with still water.
Avoid any chemicals, they are very sensible.
Leaf insects as the name implies look like real leaves and actually make a sound like rustling leaves. They come from Malaysia and the females attain an average length of approximately 4 in (10 cm) and the males attain an average length of approximately 2.75 in (7 cm).
This is a very popular species of stick insect, because of the large size and amazing camouflage.
Phyllium Siccifolium (Leaf insect) care sheet:
Overall, this species is relatively easy to keep. All that is needed is two mists a day, fresh bramble and a maintenance every week.
Housing - Small-medium nymphs should be kept in a vivarium with a mesh/net top instead of the lid to prevent mould. And large nymphs and adults should be kept in a big mesh for insects which can be easily bought on eBay.
Temp- Around 23°C-25°C can be achieved with a heat mat under the container/mesh.
Humidity - 60-80%. Mist the enclosure 1-2 times a day should be sufficient.
Lighting- Any light can be used, but an LED light or even just sunlight is the best.
Food - Bramble is the main food source, to spare time and not have to collect fresh bramble, place it into a cup of water, but make sure the stick insects are not able to get into the cup and drown. A bit of mesh covering the top should do the job. Sometimes they eat also raspberry, blackberry, salmonberry or guava leaves.
Substrate - The best substrate is just some kitchen roll. It holds moisture well and it's easy to clean the enclosure (should be cleaned every 1-2 weeks).
Nymphs (IMPORTANT) - The main reason some people may not have success with this species is that the nymphs need Humidity 80%, and they are not able to eat the bramble leaves because they are too hard, so due to this they die of starvation. Therefore, you must cut the edges of the leaves with scissors.
You can also use small fan for 10 mins once or twice a day to encourage them to eat.
