{"product_id":"budwing-stick-insect","title":"Budwing Stick Insect","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"247\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"245\"\u003eBudwing Stick Insect (\u003cem data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"231\"\u003eEurycnema goliath\u003c\/em\u003e) Care Sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"268\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"268\"\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"604\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"292\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"292\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"281\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"292\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"604\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"359\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"335\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"334\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"359\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eBudwing Stick Insect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"405\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"382\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"381\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"405\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"403\"\u003eEurycnema goliath\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"462\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"419\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"418\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"462\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"522\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"480\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"479\"\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"522\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e18–22 cm (body length, excluding legs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"551\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"538\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"537\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"551\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e1–2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"604\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"567\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"566\"\u003eActivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"604\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eNocturnal \/ crepuscular herbivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"609\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"627\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"627\"\u003eBehavior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"899\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"672\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eSlow-moving and calm; rarely aggressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"747\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"747\"\u003eExcellent camouflage among foliage; remains motionless during the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"832\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eAdults can drop limbs if stressed (autotomy), which may regenerate in juveniles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"899\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eSocial species; can be housed in groups with sufficient space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"904\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"936\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"936\"\u003eEnclosure Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 30 liters for a single adult; larger for groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–4 cm of moist soil, coco fiber, or peat moss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eDecor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live or artificial plants for climbing and hiding; branches and foliage essential\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–80% (maintain moisture to prevent desiccation)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003eDay: 22–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003eNight: 18–22°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indirect or low light; 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feeds on a variety of leafy plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eFoods:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003eBramble, raspberry, blackberry leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003eOak, rose, ivy, eucalyptus (species-dependent)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003eOccasional soft vegetables (lettuce, spinach)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003eRemove uneaten food daily to prevent mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003eProvide fresh water via misting; 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