{"product_id":"red-spiny-devil-giant-stick-insect","title":"Red Spiny Devil Giant Stick Insect","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Spiny Devil Giant Stick Insect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Red Spiny Devil Giant Stick Insect is an extraordinary tropical invertebrate, renowned for its impressive size, heavily armoured appearance and incredible defensive spines. Also known as the Malaysian Jungle Nymph, this spectacular species is one of the heaviest stick insects in the world and makes a fascinating addition to any specialist invertebrate collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, particularly Malaysia, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeteropteryx dilatata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a remarkable example of natural camouflage and defence. Females develop a large, robust body covered in sharp spines, while males are considerably slimmer and possess fully developed wings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite its intimidating appearance, this species is primarily a plant-eating insect, making it a fantastic display animal for keepers looking for something truly unusual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHabitat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Spiny Devil Giant Stick Insects are primarily arboreal and require a spacious, well-ventilated enclosure with plenty of climbing opportunities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A tall, secure enclosure with sufficient room for climbing, feeding and successful moulting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 22–26°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally around 70–80%, with good ventilation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A consistent day\/night cycle should be provided, with normal ambient lighting generally sufficient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sturdy branches, twigs and plenty of climbing structures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVentilation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good airflow is essential to prevent stagnant conditions and excessive moisture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Regular light misting helps maintain humidity and provides drinking droplets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoulting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plenty of unobstructed vertical space is essential, particularly for growing nymphs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to their impressive adult size and weight, strong climbing structures are particularly important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Spiny Devil Giant Stick Insects are herbivorous and feed on a variety of suitable fresh leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Diet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bramble and blackberry leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlternative Foods:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Raspberry, rose and other suitable pesticide-free foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding Frequency:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fresh foliage should be available at all times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Preparation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Leaves must be free from pesticides, herbicides and other chemical treatments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Drinking droplets should be available through appropriate misting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Replace old or wilted foliage regularly to maintain freshness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh branches can be placed in a secure water container, ensuring the opening is covered to prevent insects from falling into the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Spiny Devil Giant Stick Insects are fascinating display animals, although their size and defensive behaviour mean they are better suited to keepers who appreciate observing rather than regularly handling their invertebrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally slow-moving but capable of strong defensive reactions when threatened\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handling should be kept to a minimum due to their sharp spines and powerful defensive movements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDefence:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Females can raise their spiny hind legs and clamp them together when disturbed, potentially causing injury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Females can reach approximately 14–17cm, while males are generally smaller and slimmer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Commonly around 12–24 months, depending on sex and environmental conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActivity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily nocturnal, spending much of the daytime resting amongst vegetation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHousing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can sometimes be maintained in suitable groups with sufficient space and food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stable humidity, fresh foliage, good ventilation and regular enclosure cleaning are essential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFemales are particularly impressive due to their heavily built bodies and prominent defensive spines, while adult males are more slender and capable of flight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose a Red Spiny Devil Giant Stick Insect?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the world's heaviest stick insect species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncredible spiny, armoured appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpressive adult size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFascinating defensive behaviour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStriking differences between males and females\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnusual and highly effective natural camouflage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHerbivorous diet consisting of readily available suitable foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFantastic display species for invertebrate enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its incredible size, formidable defensive spines and prehistoric appearance, the Red Spiny Devil Giant Stick Insect is a truly spectacular species that offers an unforgettable insight into the fascinating world of tropical invertebrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"livestock","offers":[{"title":"Default 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