All About the Indian Stick Insect

Introduction
The Indian stick insect (Carausius morosus) is an ideal entry-point to the world of keeping invertebrates. Relatively easy to care for, and fascinating to watch they have been kept in captivity for decades and are one of the most studied insects. They are also known as the Laboratory Stick Insect amongst zoologists. The only slight [...]

What are walking sticks insects?

Introducing walking sticks insects
Ever thought about keeping a stick as a pet? Well it’s a lot more interesting than it sounds if you select a stick insect, commonly known as “walking sticks.” These camouflage experts are a wonder to watch (when you can see them that is!)
Appearance
These invertebrates are likely to be brown or green, [...]

The Praying Mantis Lifecycle

The praying mantis lifecycle is around one year for most species, with half of this spent in adulthood.
Mating
The first step to witnessing a full life cycle is to sex your mantids for breeding by inspecting their abdomen – males have eight segments on the abdomen’s underside versus six for the female. When mating these insects [...]

Praying Mantis Facts

The praying mantis is an insect that even those adverse to creepy crawlies must surely appreciate as a specimen of real beauty, and that’s a fact! The curious way it turns its head to look at you over its shoulders is quite unique amongst insects. The way the mantis’ front forelegs are held up together [...]

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