Grenada giant stick insect (Diapherodes gigantea)

Short answers

Grenada giant stick insect: How big does the enclosure need to be?

40×40×60 cm.

Grenada giant stick insect: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 22–28 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 18–22 °C.

Grenada giant stick insect: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Not required.

Grenada giant stick insect: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 10–16 months.

Grenada giant stick insect: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

22–28 °C

Night temperature

18–22 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

65–80 %

UVB

Not required

Enclosure

Minimum size

40×40×60 cm

Substrate

Coco humus, sturdy twigs, good ventilation

Feeding

Food

Bramble, oak, guava, eucalyptus

Feeding interval

fresh food always available

Key facts

Adult size

Females 13–19 cm, males 10–11 cm body length

Life expectancy

10–16 months

Origin

Grenada (the Lesser Antilles)

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

Group: in a group you see more of the animals, but they do not depend on it - a single animal lives on unobtrusively too. During mating the male often rides on the female for days.

Notes

Massive, pale green females with a very broad body, the males slender and able to fly. It needs plenty of height for moulting and a steady food supply – consumption is considerable.

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What you need to start

To keep Grenada giant stick insect (Diapherodes gigantea) 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.