Leaf Insect Nymph Won't Eat

[Czech prime]

Yeah I have had larger stick insects (not giant species or bulkier species like jungle nymphs etc) successfully molt after falling or being in a weird angle, sometimes all that is lost is a leg or some appendage. But sadly almost all leaf insects I have had, most of the phyllium variety have not had good molts once being disturbed or falling. It always frustrates me especially if it's the very last molt and then all of sudden the just can't.

Giant species can molt ok after falling as well
I've had a Heteropteryx nymph in L3 fall and she lost a leg and twisted 2. Today she is sub-adult and looks as good as any other jungle nymph

 

[Malhavoc's]

are these now legal to keep in the U.S?

 

[Andee]

Giant species can molt ok after falling as well
I've had a Heteropteryx nymph in L3 fall and she lost a leg and twisted 2. Today she is sub-adult and looks as good as any other jungle nymph

I have never had large giant species. They don't make good feeders and unless they are leaf insects I prefer my stick insects to kind of have a dual purpose other than love raising them.

 

[Czech prime]

I have never had large giant species. They don't make good feeders and unless they are leaf insects I prefer my stick insects to kind of have a dual purpose other than love raising them.

The hunter can become the hunted with those Also they are way too expensive/take way too long to grow to be wasted as feeders

 

[thecapke]

are these now legal to keep in the U.S?

Yes! Are far as I can tell there no restrictions on keeping phasmids. Always check your local govt first just in case. I think this was changed in 2012

 

[thecapke]

And sad to say my guy died last night, but I have no idea what happened. I have another new hatchling I'll be keeping a close eye on.