Are all stick insects ok to feed?

[Lathelia]

Hi,
I was wondering if all stick insects are good feeders. What would you say about this one:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peruphasma_schultei

 

[mcbdz]

I'd be afraid of that one but, don't know for sure. They are suppose to eat stink bugs so not positive.

 

[Lathelia]

Thank you, anyone else?

 

[Olimpia]

I would say no if they squirt out defensive irritating liquids. If it's known to irritate eyes and skin, I wouldn't necessarily want that getting in anyone's eye or mouth.

I'd treat stick insects like I would anything I catch out in the field. If it has the typical warning colors (black, red, yellow, orange) - I leave it. If it is toxic, produces a stink, or other defensive liquids - I leave it. If it has spikes, sharp bits, or irritating hairs - I leave it.

I'd try to find a different stick insect to feed off, I'm sure there are another dozen species that are easily available and don't produce any defensive mechanisms.

 

[Lathelia]

Thank you Olimpia. I'm trying to find one that has more "meat", but haven't seen any info which ones are ok to be fed.

 

[pssh]

I agree with olympia. That species has the odor-liquid stuff and its probably not a good idea.

Most of the meatier species take a while to mature/breed, cost a TON, etc.

 

[Lathelia]

Most of the meatier species take a while to mature/breed, cost a TON, etc.

Those are quite cheap in Poland and seem quite meaty. I will serach for other species though
Thank you all