I just received an Australian Stick Bug as a gift, and I have no idea what to do with it. It is in a vented plastic cage with a flip top lid, some fake ivy in it, and a small water dish. I was told to feed it greens. I don't know what kind, or if the wrong kind would be bad for it. Can someone advise me what to feed it, and how often. What do they like? What do they do? All I know is it's pretty cool looking, and probably getting hungry.

I just received an Australian Stick Bug as a gift, and I have no idea what to do with it. It is in a vented plastic cage with a flip top lid, some fake ivy in it, and a small water dish. I was told to feed it greens. I don't know what kind, or if the wrong kind would be bad for it. Can someone advise me what to feed it, and how often. What do they like? What do they do? All I know is it's pretty cool looking, and probably getting hungry.


The following sites will give you information.

http://www.projects.ex.ac.uk/bugclub/sticks.html

http://www.small-life.co.uk/page1.html


Irulan

Thanks alot for the info. I'll check these sites out. Now we're trying to think of a name for him. I can't believe I'm naming a bug!!!