1 nymph of the Australian stick insect. The gender of the nymphs is not always visible.

General information

A few weeks old stick insects of the species Extatosoma tiaratum. This is also called the  Macleays Spectre Stick Insect. The species has also received the number psg 9.

The stick insect is native to Australia and New Guinea and is very popular because of its unusual shapes and size. They look more like a cactus than a branch. They have spines and striking bulges on the legs. They are often stained brown, and occasionally there are also green varieties of this type available. In the pictures above you can see how beautiful they are! 

What is striking is the large difference between males and females. The females are thick, prickly and 15 cm long. Males are just narrow with long wings, little spines and a length of about 12 to 13 cm.

Movement and behavior

This walking stick is a peaceful animal. Because most stick insects are nocturnal, they will not show much movement during the day. In the evening you can see they do move and eat.

Nutrition

This species eats several leaves like blackberry leaves, raspberry leaves, oak leaves, rose leaves, hazel and eucalyptus leaves. Blackberry leaves are easy found even in winter. Provide unsprayed food!

The nymphs are raised with us with blackberry leaf, so we recommend using these type of leaves for the nymph. You can also mix different leaves (but in any case blackberry) so they can get used to another type of blade.
 

Environmental conditions

The temperature may vary between 20 ° C and 30 ° C. Room temperature is fine for these animals.
The stick insect does not make high demands on the humidity, make sure you spray atleast 2-3 times per week, as they need water for survival. watch out for mold development. 
As with all kinds of walking sticks, the sticks require a stay of at least 3 times the length of the animal high, wide and at least 2 times the length of the animal. For an adult female this means an amount of at least 45 cm high and 30 cm wide.
 

Reproduction

Adult males are distinguishable because they are smaller, have wings and long antennae.
This species can reproduce sexually or parthenogenetic. You can keep the males and females together in a stay. The eggs are round brown balls.
The eggs hatch after about 4 to 6 months if a male has fertilized the female, parthenogenetic eggs hatch after six months to a year pass out. Keep the eggs on a damp paper. This should always be moist but not really wet. Most preferably, keep the eggs at a temperature of 25 ° C. Beware for mold!
 

Home-grown

The stick insects are bred by us and will only be sent by parcel post. Sex is not visible yet. Have fun observing these amazing animals!

Perfect for the insect enclosure. Artificial ivy made of plastic with a natural look. Virtually indistinguishable from the real thing.

Suitable as a decoration for any insect enclosure. This way your accommodation always has a natural, green appearance!

Also important: artificial plants provide continuous stable climbing options and shelter for your animals. 

Size: 30 to 50 cm

Complete decoration set for a terrarium or other stay. Contents of the set:

- Large artificial plant stump - 50cm long
- Sand loam combination - 400gr
- Ornamental stones - 200 gr

With this decoration set you give your new insect a safe environment (by many sheltered seating areas), in addition it gives a very natural look to your terrarium!

Be aware: this product is excluding a terrarium.

Application

This product is intended for structured storage of your test tubes in a sleekly designed tray. Your ants are immediately well sheltered and it simplifies care. A perfect accessory for the "real" ant farmer.

Use

The product is suitable for a maximum of 5 test tubes. Test tubes M and L are suitable for this product.
 

Magnification

Exactly what you would expect from a magnifying glass. The magnification depends on the viewing angle, you can enlarge up to 6 times, then the image will be less sharp (greater viewing distance). You can achieve nice sharpness at 2 to 4 times magnification.

This magnifying glass is particularly suitable due to its large diameter of no less than 7.5 centimeters. This means you don't have to hold the magnifying glass very close to your eye. This allows you to view a sharp enlargement from a nice distance. Very practical to use!

Take a close look at the hairs of an ant, the thin legs of a stick insect, and the claws of a praying mantis.

Nature is now becoming even more beautiful. You can of course also use the magnifying glass to conduct research in nature and take a closer look at everything in the garden or in the forest.

Specifications

Color: black + transparent
Magnification: 2-4 times
Lens diameter: 7.5 cm

This metal wire mesh is a very finely woven mesh of stainless steel. This mesh is intended to prevent even the smallest insects from escaping your habitat.

Specifications

Wiregauge: 0.16 mm
meshsize: 0.26 bij 0.26 mm
size: 50x50cm

Cylinder Trio including Acromyrmex octospinosus colony

Contents:
After years of testing, we succeeded. With this beautiful cylinder set you can successfully care for a leafcutter ant colony and guide it in their development. We dare to finally offer this set as the ultimate product for holding leaf cutters. The parasol ants are amazing to watch and keep as a hobbyist.

Sizes:
The set consists of three cylinders with a diameter of 20 and a height of 30 cm. Ideal for the vertical position in which leaf cutters build their mold.
The set can be expanded with cylinders of the same size, but we also have them available in larger sizes: 25 x 40 and even 40 cm diameter and 60 cm high.

Service to the max:
For us, the leaf cutter ants are the pinnacle of ant keeping. We like to keep in touch with all owners of leaf cutter colonies that come from us. To stay informed and also help where we can. The WhatsApp chat function on our website is particularly suitable for this (in connection with sharing photos and the like). So if you buy this set with a colony from us, we would like to stay in personal contact.


Parts:
3x Cylinder TRIO - Leaf cutter ants setup 20 diameter x 30 cm high
3x Cylinder lid edge
3x Cylinder ventilated lid inner part
2x White closing cap or tube with transparant cap (to neatly seal openings 32 mm).
1x Plaster base moisture nest part
1x Heat source nest part - heating cable
2 x acrylic tube 32 mm diameter
1x Substrate - sandy loam - 500 grams, bottom foraging and waste
3x Set of furniture feet (raiser for heat source)
1x Mini thermo hygrometer that can be digitally clamped to the wall
1x tweezers 
1x Ant anti outbreak kit
1x Sprayer 0.5 liter 
1x Bottle 250 ml


Description:
This extremely extensive complete set is suitable for all leaf cutter ant species. In addition to the optimally adapted formicarium, the set also contains the appropriate accessories for keeping these ants. The cylinders enable comfortable handling during stocking and cleaning. The large holes (32 mm) and tubes not only allow the ants to be observed well, but the animals can also transport large pieces of leaves. The stainless steel grid inserts ensure good ventilation and are robust against mechanical shock. Even large colonies of leafcutter ants, which are very fond of cutting, cannot penetrate. The sturdy tube connections also absolutely withstand the force of these ants' jaws! ;-)

Important:
The part with plaster at the bottom is intended for placing the mold. We will explain how you can manage the care and development of the ants from here in a personal conversation when you pick up the set from us and choose the leaf cutter ant colony.

The thermo- and hygrometer in the system provides you with the most important guidance for proper care (temperature around 26 degrees and humidity between 90 and 100%.

Application

This product is intended for structured storage of your test tubes in a sleekly designed tray. Your ants are immediately well sheltered and it simplifies care. A perfect accessory for the "real" ant farmer.

Use

The product is suitable for a maximum of 5 test tubes. Test tubes M and L are suitable for this product.
 

Application

This product is intended for structured storage of your test tubes in a sleekly designed tray. Your ants are immediately well sheltered and it simplifies care. A perfect accessory for the "real" ant farmer.

Use

The product is suitable for a maximum of 5 test tubes. Test tubes M and L are suitable for this product.