Stick suggestions?

[Mikeysm]

Ok, I have a huge flexarium I'd realy like to fill with some kind of stick insects but not sure what.

I like the look of Diapherodes Giganter, but not sure if they are too big, plus dont realy fancy waiting 6months just to see if the eggs hatch or not lol

Can anyone recommend any other types that look quite cool and not just like a stick if you get me that I can buy nymphs of and are quite cheap too

[Seansmegghead]

Jungle nymphs, there big but not to big really and very pretty(the females that is) and satisfying to look at, (but weigh the most) males can fly

also the Macleays Spectre is another great stick insect (female looks like a scorpion)

EDit: virginia cheesmans website is IMO the best for buying stick insect nymphs (although jungle nymphs tend to be the pricest of the stick insects, 8 pounds or so for 1 nymph)

[spicewwfc]

I personally love Maclays spectre they are my favourite large sticks.
I have had a 90 percent hatch rate over 3 years and the eggs only take about 5 months to hatch. The females are parthenogenic too.
What size stick do you want?

[atum]

Originally Posted by Seansmegghead

also the Macleays Spectre is another great stick insect (female looks like a scorpion)

Originally Posted by spicewwfc

I personally love Maclays spectre they are my favourite large sticks.
I have had a 90 percent hatch rate over 3 years and the eggs only take about 5 months to hatch. The females are parthenogenic too.
What size stick do you want?

Ditto.

[Mikeysm]

I have no idea what size I want but preferably something largeish that I can actually see lol

Its quite a bit flex so obviously Id like quite a few but not spend a fortune at the same time.

Any fall into those catergories?

[spicewwfc]

Maclays spectre fits the bill
You can get some ready too hatch eggs off ebay for a few quid.
Iv got about 9 eggs at the min, only one female laying.

[captaincaveman]

Giant spinys, males rear leg spikes are scarily big though lol

[Mikeysm]

Cool

I shall have a look into those see what I can find

Oh, also, how communal are sticks?

[Cranwelli]

Black velvet sticks (Peruphasma schultei) are nice.

Just be careful they don't spray you.

[spicewwfc]

Originally Posted by Mikeysm

Oh, also, how communal are sticks?

Very communal although males will fight over females, not to the death or anything mind.
If its one of the large flexariums they usually sell in pet shops you could get 8-10 maclays in there or the same number of giant spinys they tend not to move to far anyway, unless the food runs out.