Indian Walking Sticks

[SarahcoadunatioZac]

Anyone know where to get them in the states? They are 'native' to Tucson but I can't ever find any, was just gonna buy a few instead.

 

[SSimsswiSS]

Anyone know where to get them in the states? They are 'native' to Tucson but I can't ever find any, was just gonna buy a few instead.

The one native to Tucson live on the creosote plant, and are active mostly at night. Hiding on the plant during the day. I would reccommend flushing the gut of creosote before offering as a snack.

 

[chameleoman]

Hey steve quick question around when do sticksay the eggs? Mine got really big and dark brown

 

[SSimsswiSS]

Hey steve quick question around when do sticksay the eggs? Mine got really big and dark brown

If their really big, their dropping eggs. Look for tiny barrel shaped seed looking things.

 

[SarahcoadunatioZac]

Ah thanks, yeah anything I find outside I quarantine and gutload on Rasphey's before I feed off. I haven't found any at all, else I'd be attempting to breed them. Know anywhere that sells them?

 

[maxttu]

Ah thanks, yeah anything I find outside I quarantine and gutload on Rasphey's before I feed off. I haven't found any at all, else I'd be attempting to breed them. Know anywhere that sells them?

I'm fairly certain that you won't find any for "sell". They are a very invasive pest. You might can get lucky and find some here.

 

[clarkrw3]

Ah thanks, yeah anything I find outside I quarantine and gutload on Rasphey's before I feed off. I haven't found any at all, else I'd be attempting to breed them. Know anywhere that sells them?

Three things. Most species don't breed....they are all females and lay "clones" . To my knowledge you will not find any for "sale" I have some and waiting for them to lay last they will not eat Repashy they need bramble but eat a few other things. Oh and they are really cool

 

[sandrachameleon]

Ya repashy isnt a good gutload for walking sticks.
grape vine leaves, blackberry leaves, raspberry leaves, rose bush leaves, some tree leaves and even some dandelion or romaine are good choices.

 

[SarahcoadunatioZac]

Yeah I knew the bit about "breeding" lol, which is why I think of them as a easy way to have variety. Easy to take care of, fun to play with and they all lay eggs that -can- hatch.

 

[chameleoman]

If their really big, their dropping eggs. Look for tiny barrel shaped seed looking things.

Ive been looking really hard bit just see poop

 

[SSimsswiSS]

Ive been looking really hard bit just see poop

Then they are still growing.