Extatosoma Tiratum Hatchlings box of 4

Hatchlings coming soon...

🪲 Appearance & Behaviour

Adult females are robust, reaching up to 20 cm in length, adorned with thorn-like spines and lobed limbs that enhance their leaf-like camouflage. Males are more slender, about 11–13 cm long, equipped with fully developed wings that enable flight. When threatened, both sexes exhibit a fascinating defence mechanism: curling their abdomen over their back to mimic a scorpion, deterring potential predators.

🌿 Diet & Feeding

These herbivorous insects thrive on a diet of fresh foliage. In captivity, they readily consume leaves from bramble, eucalyptus, and oak. Ensuring a constant supply of fresh, pesticide-free leaves is crucial for their health

🏡 Housing & Care

A spacious, well-ventilated enclosure is essential. The recommended dimensions are at least three times the insect's length in height and twice in width and depth, providing ample space for moulting and movement. Maintain temperatures between 21–27°C (70–80°F) and humidity levels around 60–80%. We don't mist them.

🐣 Breeding & Lifecycle

Females can reproduce both sexually and through parthenogenesis, laying eggs that resemble plant seeds. In the wild, these eggs are often collected by ants and stored underground, providing protection until hatching. The nymphs, mimicking ants in appearance, emerge and climb vegetation to continue their development.