Peruphasma schultei Stick Insect

[Arachno Veteran]

Has anyone raised this "new" species from nymphs? If so, what was it like?

REALLY cool looking.

 

[Matt K]

Where are you located?

 

[lukatsi]

I have them (maybe posted some pics also, I don't know...), and they are quite easy to care for. They eat privet and lilac, don't need much moisture, and lay a lot of eggs. Adults can live up to one year, the eggs need 4 months to hatch, and the young need another 4-5 to develop. They have a defense fluid which smells bad, but they rarely use it.

 

[a1_collection]

Wow that is a cool looking stick insect. I have never tried to raise them but they are interesting me more by the minute.

 

[Arachno Veteran]

To Matt K -

I'm in New York. This pic looks even cooler..(he's in a nice enclosure, but I had to crop the pic).
But, It would not be easy for me to get Privet (or Lilac) all the time...
...But if I could (I'd keep the extra leaves in the freezer too) - And I would definitely get one of these guys

-Al

 

[davidbarber1]

Al, nice pics and a cool insect. Iv'e got sticks all over the place here and I might just try keeping some this season. They don't look like yours though

David

 

[Arachno Veteran]

Stick pics

Nope, not mine - Just found them on the web. These are a supposedly "new" species for hobbyists.

-Al

 

[melanie5]

I've had these, but for some reason they kept dying. Adults and young ones. Some friends of mine have had the same thing. I think they're absolutely beautiful, but I won't be keeping them again.