{"product_id":"thai-beauty-stick-insect","title":"Thai Beauty Stick Insect","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThai Beauty Stick Insect\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSungaya inexpectata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thai Beauty Stick Insect, Sungaya Stick Insect\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 8–10 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 12–18 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏡 Housing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall, well-ventilated enclosure with plenty of climbing space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum around \u003cstrong\u003e30 × 30 × 45 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e for a small group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide branches and twigs for climbing and moulting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep securely covered — they are excellent climbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20–26°C\u003c\/strong\u003e is suitable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNormal household temperatures are generally fine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid prolonged temperatures above \u003cstrong\u003e28°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Humidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAround \u003cstrong\u003e60–75%\u003c\/strong\u003e humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight misting once daily or as required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood ventilation is important to prevent mould.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 Food\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMainly \u003cstrong\u003ebramble\/blackberry and other suitable pesticide-free leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry, rose, oak and hawthorn can also be accepted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide fresh leaves regularly and remove wilted foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🥚 Breeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemales can produce eggs without males.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEggs are dropped onto the enclosure floor and can be collected for incubation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung nymphs should have plenty of fresh, tender foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🤲 Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be handled gently, but they are delicate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever grab by the legs or body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourage them to walk onto your hand rather than picking them up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Important Bits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever use pesticide-treated plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways provide enough vertical space for a complete moult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not disturb an insect while it is moulting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from direct sunlight, heaters and strong draughts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest kept in a small group rather than singly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Reptile","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58643707003261,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/4983\/3648\/files\/Untitled-27-May-2026-at-16.19.09-8.png?v=1788775568","url":"https:\/\/www.snuffleandswim.com\/products\/thai-beauty-stick-insect","provider":"Snuffle and Swim","version":"1.0","type":"link"}