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luvofallhorses
03-04-2005, 04:17 PM
A stick bug! I think they are so cute :) and so friendly..:) does anyone have any and advice on care? here is a pic for those of you that don't know what they look like:D

http://valegrifo.com/natureimages/sick%20insect.JPG
Saphira and Snuggs
03-04-2005, 04:27 PM
funny! I don't know about them but I like the pic :)
LeahMM
03-04-2005, 04:40 PM
I had them a few years ago. We kept ours in an aquarium. They thrive on Ivy so if you have any in your area pick a bunch and keep the supply replenished. Also mist the tank frequently.
luckies4me
03-04-2005, 04:45 PM
That's an Inidan walking stick. ;) I've had those in the past, but currently only have one walking stick, an Australian Walking stick. They are also called stick bugs, leaf insects etc.

I'm attaching a picture of mine. Be careful if you get an Inidan. You could wind up with TONS of babies! :eek:
luckies4me
03-04-2005, 04:46 PM
Originally posted by LeahMM
I had them a few years ago. We kept ours in an aquarium. They thrive on Ivy so if you have any in your area pick a bunch and keep the supply replenished. Also mist the tank frequently.

Actually their supposed to be fed a diet of Bramble and Rose leaves, and some even like Eucalyptus, such as the one I currently have. :)

Edit: Just wanted to say they *can* eat Ivy, but it's been shown they do better on Bramble and Rose, instead of a diet of only Ivy. Though, I guess it's be OK as a treat or something. :p
LeahMM
03-04-2005, 04:49 PM
Hmm. Maybe we had a different kind of stick bug but they sure did like their Ivy. Thanks.
luckies4me
03-04-2005, 04:51 PM
Originally posted by LeahMM
Hmm. Maybe we had a different kind of stick bug but they sure did like their Ivy. Thanks.

Well they will still eat it of course! :D I've had many different types. Though the most common type found in pet shops is the Indian Walking Stick, which is what the photo is of. Is that what you had?
luvofallhorses
03-04-2005, 04:57 PM
lol, I wasn't sure that was a stick bug in my pic..but thanks for the great advice:)
luckies4me
03-04-2005, 05:00 PM
Originally posted by luvofallhorses
lol, I wasn't sure that was a stick bug in my pic..but thanks for the great advice:)

:confused:

You didn't know it was a walking stick? You said you did.

"here is a pic for those of you that don't know what they look like"

As Leah said though, if you do get one make sure to mist the tank as that is how they drink their water. =)
luvofallhorses
03-04-2005, 05:01 PM
I meant a stick bug there's a difference:)
As Leah said though, if you do get one make sure to mist the tank as that is how they drink their water. =) I will is there any stick bug info on the net that you can think of like their care and everything :)
luckies4me
03-04-2005, 05:03 PM
Originally posted by luvofallhorses
I meant a stick bug there's a difference:) I will is there any stick bug info on the net that you can think of like their care and everything :)


Stick bugs and walking sticks are the same thing. ;) There are just different kinds.
luvofallhorses
03-04-2005, 05:12 PM
oops my bad. :o
green_chameleon_girl
03-04-2005, 09:48 PM
Thats really intersting!!:eek: :D ;)