Blue Achrioptera stick insect (Achrioptera manga)

Short answers

Blue Achrioptera stick insect: How big does the enclosure need to be?

40×40×60 cm.

Blue Achrioptera stick insect: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 24–30 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 19–23 °C.

Blue Achrioptera stick insect: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Not required.

Blue Achrioptera stick insect: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 10–16 months.

Blue Achrioptera stick insect: Is it suitable for beginners?

Rather not – it is considered an intermediate species (difficulty: Intermediate).

Climate

Daytime temperature

24–30 °C

Night temperature

19–23 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

60–70 %

UVB

Not required

Enclosure

Minimum size

40×40×60 cm

Substrate

Coco humus, sturdy twigs, good ventilation

Feeding

Food

Oak, bramble, eucalyptus, sage

Feeding interval

fresh food always available

Key facts

Adult size

Weibchen 20–24 cm, Männchen 13–14,5 cm

Life expectancy

10–16 months

Origin

Madagascar

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

Group: a tolerant species, matings are frequent and males often stay with the same female for several days. In a group you see more of the animals, but they do not depend on it - a single animal lives on unobtrusively too. Rear freshly hatched nymphs separately from adults.

Notes

A spectacularly turquoise-blue male with orange legs – one of the most striking stick insects there is. It needs warmth, good ventilation and plenty of height for moulting.

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What you need to start

To keep Blue Achrioptera stick insect (Achrioptera manga) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (40×40×60 cm), substrate (Coco humus, sturdy twigs, good ventilation), a heat source with a thermostat, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.