Rearing Stick Insects

[@maliamalone342]

Somehow I acquired a spiny leaf insect. She was like a puppy. She was the most amazing insect I have ever known.. when I would get home she was anxious to be with me. When I'd call her name, she would reach up with her front legs, rub my face and rub her face on me. The most amazing thing was when she "pawed" me. She reached up and touched my skin. She did it three times. I finally realized she was ready to eat! She was beautiful and amazing. I have more stories, but too many to mention.

[@zackrose6019]

I haven't been getting any notifications on uploads or even seen your videos in my Subscriptions folder. And with my bad memory I've missed out on so many videos! Ugh, makes me sad. And this is one of the few channels I really enjoy. Hopefully I'll start remembering. Great video btw.

[@fabled-pilgrim]

This has brought back some fun memories for me. I bred the Extatosoma tiaratum about 10 years ago. They're not a licenced species here in the UK. I used to trade on forums and also ebay under the live food category as some will buy them as feeders for reptiles, etc. Anyway, a good video and I know Jason mentions it but for anyone considering them as a pet I can't emphasize enough they are voracious eaters and prolific breeders. Also, don't keep them near your bedroom. I would often get woken up through the night when a female decided to start literally flicking her eggs against the glass. It sounded like someone throwing stones against my window ... good times! 😄

[@mindscaffold]

Thank you. Love the attention and knowledge and passion you have on stick insects

[@barrywilliams7253]

Another first class video filled with advice and encouragement, thank you very much..

[@Sderrybugs]

hello 😊

[@johnlacey5068]

Really enjoy this entomology channel of yours which I just discovered. The close-ups are great and your comments are spot on. This is a great channel for educating the public and possibly teaching them that all insects are not to be feared. I would like to see more crop pest info with insects that are beneficial in that field. A bit about the pine bark beetle would be nice as well. There a so many insects in the world to be seen and more yet to be discovered. As a student of Ento at Texas A&M College Station, '65 to '68, it would be nice if you would print the family name of the insect that you are showcasing in the video. Thanks bud.

[@InsectHunter]

Thanks I will see what I can do. Everything at this point is about time which is limited for me. Hopefully more time will free up soon.

[@jitsfreakli]

insect hunter you are back! keep up the good work 👍👍

[@feistysportscool1799]

As an Aussie keeper, I can confirm that extatosoma tiaratum will happily eat eucalyptus leaves. they dry out pretty fast though, sometimes as fast as three days depending on how old the leaves were at harvest.

[@InsectHunter]

Good to know. Thanks for the information. I wonder if I could get some eucalyptus and grow it in my window here in the US.

[@Absner55]

I feed mine bottlebrush (wattle) and they feed on it pretty well

[@wallykern4181]

Excellent video. Great info and enjoyable. I'll be looking into getting some someday.

[@InsectHunter]

They are a lot of fun. One of my favorite insect pets I have ever had.

[@jamesblakely79]

Very helpful, thanks.

[@Sderrybugs]

hello

[@tiego9645]

Can i freeze in some leaves from plants and then give them to them whenever im ready

[@crittersofearth9914]

Bramble leaves are ever green so should grow in the winter but maybe where you are they get covered allot by snow - Bud winged species are a nice one to have - they are very long pathagenetic and with little tiny red wings

[@guineveregodiva4033]

What part of Idaho you in? I'm in Spokane

[@windjager2177]

How do i care for injured stick insects? I hsve one who only has 4 legs left (both back legs, one middle leg snd on the oders side one front leg)

[@jennahenry7498]

I have some native Texas two-striped stick insects. The female recently had babies. I've found 2 so far, and i still havent figured out any native vegetation they like to eat. They are currenly on a organic lettuce diet. Will try the blackberry plants, any other advice for rearing the half-inch suprise twigs?

[@gracefrazier4775]

Jason, found this video and enjoyed it very much. How long do these insects live in nature, assuming they aren't eaten?

[@InsectHunter]

It all depends on the species. In general most live 1 year total. Some live as little as 24 hours as an adult. Some insects like Cicadas live for years up to 13 or more in some cases, but most of this life cycle is spent as juveniles aka nymphs.

[@bellatodesco8715]

I have these eggs and I was wondering if these little orange balls are Oslo eggs?

[@zashibys009]

They feel good without container ..all winter on home tree eating leaves..What to feed the smal hatchings..they not eat anything..

[@InsectHunter]

Hm... not sure if I understand your question. They should eat what the adults eat. Wherever you found them that type of plant should work. Getting them in a container will keep them from escaping and eventually they will eat. Young juveniles seem to like to run/move away quickly to escape potential predators.

[@sherrybailey7985]

You should get an OBT. That would be cool to 👀

[@christopheranthony4657]

Always wanted to own one as a pet :)

[@Sderrybugs]

hello😊

[@christopheranthony4657]

@@Sderrybugs hey :)

[@Sderrybugs]

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[@BioVlogWild]

I love stick insects, they are so wicked!

[@InsectHunter]

they are pretty awesome.

[@skinnybuggo]

@@InsectHunter thanks

[@fishypie]

iv got a 3 week old lonchodiodes iv put bramble leaves in and trimend the leaves but it has not eaten, iv had it for 4 days, any advice please

[@rutajackunaite6809]

Can thes stick with wings can fly?

[@kiruoful]

Short distance

[@clognog8049]

do you think carpet beetles would work too clean out a skull?

[@InsectHunter]

Yes dermestid beetles are used for this commonly.

[@arvopelaa]

Is pothos poisonous to stick insects?

[@InsectHunter]

Not sure. I have never tried giving them that.

[@Eeempyy]

The sticks be MoViN.

[@FungusMan-q7o]

Do you know what kind of stick bugs are allowed in Canada?

[@InsectHunter]

You would need to ask the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. That is what I read on an insect blog anyways. Sorry. I am not sure what they need.

[@saturniidmoff]

He kept referring to the pink wing stick as he and him but specifically said it was female

[@InsectHunter]

Yes it is a female. I get my pronouns confused and incorrect a lot. Sorry for the confusion. You are right.

[@clognog8049]

how well do the eggs survive cold temps?

[@InsectHunter]

I keep them in my office at 60-65 degrees that's the coldest I let them get.

[@JeanettePupko]

I’m not familiar with the eggs of a prickly or pink winged stick insect but I can 100% confirm that Northern Walking Stick Insect eggs can be winterized, inside your refrigerator in a ventilated container. I put the eggs on top of a paper towel & mist it about 1-2 times a month. This guy was correct when he said feeding this insect in the summer is a piece of cake! And that’s where I ran into a problem of hatching them. My stick insects started to hatch in the months of December & the romaine lettuce that I fed the parent was Not working for the nymphs & they died. So I chose to stick the remaining eggs into the fridge (bc I also have a praying mantis nest in there which I was told to do until summer). I crossed my fingers & prayed the cold didn’t kill my stick bugs! When early summer started, I took them out and within 4 days the baby’s started to hatch! I have raspberry bushes in my garden & take walks sometimes and gather Oak (white) leaves. He was also right when he said the oak leaves Don’t last that long (even in water) and even tho my stick insects eat them, they prefer the raspberry leaves. My baby bugs are doing great! I’ve released some into the wild bc I had way too many hatch!😰 Hope this info helps!!

[@muichiro4124]

@@JeanettePupko it is not good to release them, they can become invasive. Sell them or kill them. But do not release them

[@namesg1234]

@@muichiro4124 Indian stick bugs are a naturalized invasive species In the united states. Just like Chinese mantids but herbivorous. If I'm correct assuming that they are from the united states.

[@nowirehangers2815]

My nymph won’t eat

[@natureman494]

does anybody know how closely related web spinners and stick insects are?

[@InsectHunter]

Web spinners are a type of insect order embioptera. They are a true insect. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embioptera

[@sherrybailey7985]

What do you think about spinach?

[@InsectHunter]

Never tried it. Have you?

[@sherrybailey7985]

I raise trantulas and mantis but i want to have some of these . i love your show

[@mastergecko1178]

Do they feed on fig leafs?

[@InsectHunter]

I am not sure. It is worth a try. Just set some aside and feed that to them if it works continue.

[@Sderrybugs]

i like stick insect 😍

[@justinstarling6870]

Can I have a stik insect with out a licens? And can northern stik insect live with other bugs like left insect or prying mantis 😅😊?

[@toxickoala7761]

I have a giant prickly stick insect and she is insta two

[@xxxxqqqp2996]

1:54 spider behind ur hand boi

[@kasieleow7590]

Thank you for letting me know that I need a permit for keeping one. I had one. And released it. Because I don't want to be caught having it.

[@NMW80]

Oh no I hope you live in Australia? They are native to Australia. You are definitely not aloud to release them in other countries I would say. They may not even survive if you released them anyways cos they are fussy with what they eat.

[@rohanx5]

I receive some eggs, some of them i don't know what they are. Anyone who can help?

[@Terrarium3D]

In Belgium they are free or Max 5 bucks for 10

[@Quake210]

Phasmatid-tastic!

[@Sderrybugs]

hello 😊

[@clognog8049]

we found a small stick insect at a lake once

[@capt_fruit]

cool

[@InsectHunter]

Awesome!

[@baseafterbase1048]

I always wonder why people are scared of bugs..

[@InsectHunter]

I don't know. I think they are awesome. :) It's a mix of learned behaviors and deep instinct.

[@Natureoutdoorsyquest]

I hope they are kept in a bigger container, cage or area with lots of space. It would be very cruel to keep them in a small container. Good video!

[@Amber7H]

get stick bugged lol

[@Absner55]

Too mant stick insect in one container they will eats eachother

[@shadownightyoutube2422]

Your other insect I Wich is a leaf insect a Is actually female btw

[@InsectHunter]

Ha ha yup. Probably not the best idea, but some insects do have CO2 sensors to detect potential predators or prey for things like mosquitoes.