How to Care for Stick Insects
  • 1. What is the ideal temperature range for stick insects?
A) 32-50°F (0-10°C)
B) 80-90°F (27-32°C)
C) 65-75°F (18-24°C)
D) 100-110°F (38-43°C)
  • 2. What is the best type of enclosure for stick insects?
A) Fish tank filled with water
B) Small, plastic container
C) Tall, mesh-sided enclosure
D) Bird cage with large gaps
  • 3. What is a common food source for stick insects?
A) Mealworms
B) Bramble leaves
C) Dog food
D) Fruit flies
  • 4. How often should you mist the stick insect enclosure?
A) Never
B) Weekly
C) Daily
D) Monthly
  • 5. Why is misting important?
A) Provides humidity for shedding
B) To cool the enclosure
C) To clean the leaves
D) To provide drinking water directly
  • 6. What is a sign of an unhealthy stick insect?
A) Constant movement
B) Lethargy and refusal to eat
C) Frequent shedding
D) Bright coloration
  • 7. How do stick insects reproduce?
A) Only by live birth
B) Only by laying eggs in water
C) Only sexually
D) Sexually and parthenogenetically
  • 8. What should you do with uneaten food?
A) Remove it regularly to prevent mold
B) Leave it until it's all eaten
C) Bury it in the enclosure
D) Add more food on top of it
  • 9. What type of water should you use for misting?
A) Tap water
B) Salt water
C) Dechlorinated water
D) Carbonated water
  • 10. How should you handle stick insects?
A) Roughly and quickly
B) By their legs
C) With gloves
D) Gently and with care
  • 11. What is a common issue when shedding?
A) Stuck shed
B) Rapid growth
C) Increased appetite
D) Change in color
  • 12. How can you help a stick insect with a stuck shed?
A) Lower the temperature
B) Pull the shed off
C) Increase humidity
D) Give it more food
  • 13. What substrate is suitable for the enclosure?
A) Sand
B) Paper towels or coco fiber
C) Just the bare floor of the enclosure
D) Gravel
  • 14. Why is it important to clean the enclosure?
A) It's not important to clean the enclosure
B) To entertain the stick insects
C) To prevent bacterial and fungal growth
D) To make it look nicer
  • 15. How often should you clean the enclosure?
A) Weekly
B) Never
C) Daily
D) As needed, when waste accumulates
  • 16. Can you keep different species of stick insects together?
A) Yes, they all eat the same thing
B) Yes, it encourages social behavior
C) Generally no, unless you know they have similar requirements.
D) Yes, if the enclosure is large enough.
  • 17. What is a good way to provide water for stick insects without misting?
A) Place water droplets on leaves
B) Provide a water dish
C) Put ice cubes in the enclosure
D) Give them sugary drinks
  • 18. What should you do if you find mold in the enclosure?
A) Cover it with more substrate
B) Remove the mold and improve ventilation
C) Ignore it
D) Spray it with insecticide
  • 19. What is a common sign that a stick insect is ready to molt?
A) They start laying eggs
B) They change color dramatically
C) They become less active and refuse to eat
D) They become more active
  • 20. Where do stick insects originate from?
A) Antarctica
B) Tropical and subtropical regions
C) Desert regions
D) Arctic regions
  • 21. What are some plants that should NOT be used as food for stick insects?
A) Raspberry leaves
B) Oak leaves
C) Rose bushes
D) Poisonous plants
  • 22. What is the lifespan of a stick insect?
A) A few weeks
B) 5-10 years
C) Only a few days
D) Varies by species, but often 1-2 years
  • 23. Are stick insects harmful to humans?
A) No
B) Yes, they are poisonous
C) Yes, they carry diseases
D) Yes, they can bite
  • 24. What is the purpose of the stick insect's camouflage?
A) To avoid predators
B) To attract mates
C) To help them digest food
D) To regulate their body temperature
  • 25. Do stick insects need sunlight?
A) Indirect sunlight is beneficial, avoid direct sunlight
B) They need UV light like reptiles
C) They don't need any light
D) They need direct sunlight all day
  • 26. What should you do with infertile eggs?
A) Sell them
B) Incubate them longer
C) Feed them to the stick insects
D) Discard them
  • 27. What is a good enrichment activity for stick insects?
A) Changing the enclosure frequently
B) Adding different types of branches
C) Playing loud music
D) Giving them toys
  • 28. What is the average size of a fully grown stick insect?
A) Varies by species, from a few centimeters to over 30 centimeters
B) Always less than 1 centimeter
C) Always over 50 centimeters
D) Always exactly 10 centimeters
  • 29. How can you tell the difference between a male and female stick insect?
A) Females are typically larger and thicker than males
B) Females have longer antennae
C) Only males lay eggs
D) Males have brighter colors
  • 30. What is a defense mechanism used by some stick insects?
A) Spitting venom
B) Burrowing into the ground
C) Autotomy (dropping a limb)
D) Flying away
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