{"product_id":"vietnamese-walking-stick-inspect","title":"Vietnamese Walking Stick Inspect","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eVietnamese Walking Stick Care Guide\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRamulus artemis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Adults: approx. \u003cstrong\u003e10–15 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Lifespan: around \u003cstrong\u003e1 year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOUSING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Tall, well-ventilated enclosure\u003cbr\u003e• Minimum: \u003cstrong\u003e30 × 30 × 45 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e for a small group\u003cbr\u003e• Height should be at least \u003cstrong\u003e3× the adult body length\u003c\/strong\u003e for safe moulting\u003cbr\u003e• Provide plenty of twigs and branches for climbing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEMPERATURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Aim for \u003cstrong\u003e18–24°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Normal room temperatures are usually suitable\u003cbr\u003e• Avoid temperatures above \u003cstrong\u003e26°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eNo UVB required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Provide a normal day\/night cycle\u003cbr\u003e• Keep away from strong direct sunlight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHUMIDITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Aim for \u003cstrong\u003e60–75%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Lightly mist the enclosure regularly\u003cbr\u003e• Ensure good ventilation to prevent stagnant, damp conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Feed fresh \u003cstrong\u003ebramble\/blackberry, privet, rose, hawthorn and oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Ensure leaves are pesticide-free\u003cbr\u003e• Keep fresh food available at all times\u003cbr\u003e• Replace wilted or dried leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWATER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Obtain most moisture from fresh leaves and misting\u003cbr\u003e• A water bowl is \u003cstrong\u003enot normally required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Light misting provides drinking droplets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHEDDING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Must have enough \u003cstrong\u003evertical space\u003c\/strong\u003e to hang freely\u003cbr\u003e• Avoid disturbing the stick insect while moulting\u003cbr\u003e• Remove fallen shed skin only once the insect has finished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Generally calm but \u003cstrong\u003every delicate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Allow them to walk onto your hand rather than grabbing them\u003cbr\u003e• Never pull on legs or antennae\u003cbr\u003e• Handle close to the ground\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHEALTH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Watch for difficulty climbing, damaged limbs or lethargy\u003cbr\u003e• Poor ventilation can lead to mould and health problems\u003cbr\u003e• Fresh, pesticide-free food is essential\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLEANING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Remove old leaves and waste regularly\u003cbr\u003e• Replace soiled substrate as required\u003cbr\u003e• Wipe away mould promptly\u003cbr\u003e• Avoid excessive disturbance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEFORE YOU BRING YOUR ANIMAL HOME\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✓ Tall ventilated enclosure\u003cbr\u003e✓ Twigs \u0026amp; branches\u003cbr\u003e✓ Suitable substrate\u003cbr\u003e✓ Thermometer\/hygrometer\u003cbr\u003e✓ Spray bottle\u003cbr\u003e✓ Fresh pesticide-free foliage\u003cbr\u003e✓ Secure enclosure lid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT BITS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eVery delicate — handle with care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Provide plenty of vertical space for moulting\u003cbr\u003e• Never use leaves treated with pesticides\u003cbr\u003e• Keep food fresh and available\u003cbr\u003e• Vietnamese Walking Sticks can reproduce without males, so females may produce fertile eggs without mating\u003cbr\u003e• Best kept in a \u003cstrong\u003esmall group\u003c\/strong\u003e with plenty of space and food\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58654400217469,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/4983\/3648\/files\/Untitled-2026-01-07T114449.111.png?v=1788944873","url":"https:\/\/www.snuffleandswim.com\/products\/vietnamese-walking-stick-inspect","provider":"Snuffle and Swim","version":"1.0","type":"link"}