what is this????

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Tang

Arachnopeon
Joined
Jun 10, 2010
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found it yesterday, not sure wat it is.
thought of keeping it if i can get a care sheet for this little thing.might let it go if cant find a proper way to pet it...:(
anyone knows wat is the actual name was?
not sure where to post ,alright to post it here?
the size is approx. 4inches.
here's some pic of it...



 
ametan

ametan

Arachnoknight
Joined
Feb 27, 2010
Messages
186
Hi Tang. Sounds like what you've got is a Giant Katydid, native to your home of Malaysia. Here's the link to a great blog post about them. Be sure to read the comments section underneath.

http://blog.hmns.org/?p=359

Keeping a katydid is super easy! All you need is s container such as a critter carrier (plastic with colorful lids, you can find them at any pet store.) Any kind of dirt or soil will do as a substrate. Be sure to include several sticks, especially if it is an immature insect that still needs to molt. Katydids feed on a wide variety of plants, but a sure thing to feed them is romaine lettuce. It fulfills their nutritional needs and they will always eat it! It is a good idea to mist them a couple of times a week to make sure they are getting enough moisture, the rest of the time they get moisture from their food. That’s all you really need, good luck!
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