{"product_id":"indian-stick-insect-carausius-morosus","title":"Indian Stick Insect | Carausius morosus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"newlands-animal-care-guide\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndian Stick Insect | Carausius morosus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSocial needs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame-species colony where space and food are adequate.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHousing \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnclosure dimensions below are length × depth × height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAdult housing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal height at least 3× adult body length, with enough horizontal room for feeding branches. Keep a clear hanging space below the upper grip; enlarge for a colony.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eEnclosure type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTall, well-ventilated insect enclosure with a safe moulting grip.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLighting \u0026amp; UVB\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNormal day\/night cycle; UVB is not required.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaper towel for easy cleaning, or a suitable pesticide-free substrate.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFurnishings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh food branches and secure hanging surfaces; prevent drowning in plant-water containers.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle gently and infrequently, never by pulling a leg. Same-species groups require ample room and food; do not combine with predators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide fresh, pesticide-free food leaves accepted by this species at all times. Confirm the current plant with our team; bramble is accepted by many species, but do not assume all plants are suitable. Replace wilted foliage and seal the water container around stems so nymphs cannot fall in. These are leaf-eating insects, not live-insect predators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoutine Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace food foliage regularly and remove droppings. Maintain ventilation and suitable moisture; do not disturb a hanging moulting insect. Check for eggs and manage the population responsibly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Before Buying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm the supplied animal’s current size and feeding routine, and have its enclosure ready before collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eIllustrative species photograph: Anagoria, licensed under CC BY 3.0. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:2013-03-09_Indische_Stabschrecke_carausius_morosus_anagoria.JPG\"\u003eImage and licence details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive Animals Are Click \u0026amp; Collect Only\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not ship live animals. Order online and wait for confirmation that your animal is ready before collecting from Newlands Home and Garden Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. Have the enclosure prepared and its conditions checked before collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MONKFIELD NUTRITION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47967506923847,"sku":"1103693","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8821\/4500\/files\/indian-stick-insect.jpg?v=1790178623","url":"https:\/\/www.newlands.ie\/en-gb\/products\/indian-stick-insect-carausius-morosus","provider":"Newlands Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}