{"product_id":"blue-ramulus-nematodes-peleng-stick-insects","title":"Blue Stick Insects - Ramulus Nematodes - easy care","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"187\" class=\"\"\u003eCheck home page for next postal date. You will get 4 healthy babies in the box (maybe a free one too depending on stock levels)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"187\" class=\"\"\u003eGreat pets for beginners or experienced keepers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"515\" data-start=\"161\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"180\" data-start=\"161\"\u003eRamulus nematodes\u003c\/em\u003e “Blue” is a beautiful, easy-to-keep stick insect species, ideal for beginners as well as keepers wanting something a bit more unusual than the standard Indian stick insect. Adult males develop a striking slender blue\/turquoise body, while females are larger (15cm), usually brown to olive-green, with distinctive little lobe-like “ears” on the head. This listing is for 4 babies, maybe an extra one or two for free if stock levels allow it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"756\" data-start=\"517\"\u003eThey are slim, twig-like, calm insects that spend the day resting among their food plant and become more active at night. They are not difficult to keep, provided they have fresh food, good ventilation, and enough height to moult properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"777\" data-start=\"758\" data-section-id=\"qkd64u\"\u003eWhy we like them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1083\" data-start=\"779\"\u003eThese are a great choice if you want an impressive but low-maintenance species. They grow fairly large, look delicate and elegant, and the blue males are genuinely eye-catching. They are also much easier than many of the more specialist phasmids, making them a good beginner species for sensible keepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1083\" data-start=\"779\"\u003eWe have succesfully kept them with other similar sized species without issues - a bit surprising as they look really delicate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1098\" data-start=\"1085\" data-section-id=\"scpyne\"\u003eBasic care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1505\" data-start=\"1100\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1115\" data-start=\"1100\"\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy \/ beginner-friendly\u003cbr data-end=\"1143\" data-start=\"1140\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1159\" data-start=\"1143\"\u003eFood plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bramble, raspberry, rose, oak and beech\u003cbr data-end=\"1202\" data-start=\"1199\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1218\" data-start=\"1202\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Normal room temperature is usually suitable \u003cbr data-end=\"1265\" data-start=\"1262\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1278\" data-start=\"1265\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light misting if you like, we keep them around 70-80%\u003cbr data-end=\"1329\" data-start=\"1326\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1341\" data-start=\"1329\"\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e A fairly tall, well-ventilated enclosure with plenty of room for moulting\u003cbr data-end=\"1411\" data-start=\"1408\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1424\" data-start=\"1411\"\u003eHandling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle handling only — like many stick insects, they can drop legs if frightened\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1585\" data-start=\"1507\"\u003eAlways use pesticide-free leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1864\" data-start=\"1838\" data-section-id=\"1uvccn1\"\u003eSuitable for beginners?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2154\" data-start=\"1866\"\u003eYes. \u003cem data-end=\"1890\" data-start=\"1871\"\u003eRamulus nematodes\u003c\/em\u003e “Blue” is a very good beginner stick insect, especially for keepers who can reliably provide fresh bramble or similar food plants. They are easy to house, easy to feed, and rewarding to raise, while still looking far more unusual than many common starter species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giant Insects UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53825404010829,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/8033\/5181\/files\/IMG20260503125714.jpg?v=1777818602","url":"https:\/\/giantinsects.co.uk\/products\/blue-ramulus-nematodes-peleng-stick-insects","provider":"Giant Insects UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}