Brueckner's stick insect (Trachyaretaon brueckneri)

Short answers

Brueckner's stick insect: How big does the enclosure need to be?

30×30×45 cm.

Brueckner's stick insect: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 22–27 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 18–22 °C.

Brueckner's stick insect: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Not required.

Brueckner's stick insect: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 12–18 months.

Brueckner's stick insect: Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes – it is considered suitable for beginners (difficulty: Beginner).

Climate

Daytime temperature

22–27 °C

Night temperature

18–22 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

65–80 %

UVB

Not required

Enclosure

Minimum size

30×30×45 cm

Substrate

Coco humus 5–8 cm, twigs, pieces of bark

Feeding

Food

Bramble, raspberry, hazel, ivy

Feeding interval

fresh food always available

Key facts

Adult size

Females up to about 13.5 cm, males about 7.5 cm

Life expectancy

12–18 months

Origin

The Philippines

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

Group. The animals can be kept well in a group with several males and females; mating in the group and egg laying in the ground are documented. They have no social order; you keep them together because that produces offspring. Single keeping also works, but then the animal is less conspicuous and produces no offspring. Plan enough food stems and space.

Notes

A robust, ground-dwelling grasshopper — straightforward and very good for beginners. It can be fed on bramble leaves all year; the eggs are simply dropped.

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What you need to start

To keep Brueckner's stick insect (Trachyaretaon brueckneri) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (30×30×45 cm), substrate (Coco humus 5–8 cm, twigs, pieces of bark), a heat source with a thermostat, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.