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How to Look After Your Stick Insects

Looking after stick insects
1. Make sure the brambles are always fresh.
2. Change the food source each week if needed.
3. Spray them every morning and afternoon.
4. Handle them with care.
5. When stick insects grow wings don't panic but when you open up the lid do not allow them to escape.
6. Only spray the stick insects with rain water.
7. Wash your hands after dealing with the stick insects.
8. Try not to frighten them.
9. Stick insects can move quickly so make sure you have an adult near by whilst dealing with them.
10. Give the stick insects room to move about.
11. Stick insects can shred there skins so don't worry if you see a clear thing that looks just like a stick insect
12. When you shut the lid make sure the stick insects are not going to get trapped.
13. Spray thoroughly but not too much.
14. Make sure an adult is there when you clean the stick insects.
15. When you clean the stick insects out make sure there is a pot of water for the brambles.
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