Description
These delightful Sunny Stick Insects are healthy and active. They are a wonderfully hardy species with attractive colouration that becomes more defined as they mature.
Common Name: Sunny Stick Insect
Scientific Name: Sungaya inexpectata
Temperament: Calm, slow-moving, and easy to handle with care
Average Adult Size: 3–4 inches
Average Lifespan: 1–2 years
Photos taken: 6.12.25
Enclosure: 30x30x45cm terrarium with good ventilation.
Temperature:
Daytime: 22–26°C
Night: 18–20°C
Humidity: 60–80%, maintained with light, regular misting—particularly important before moults
Furnishings:
Several branches or twigs for climbing and moulting
Good airflow to prevent stagnant moisture
Substrate:
Coco fibre, soil mix or paper towel for easy cleaning
Feeding:
Feeding well on bramble, privet, raspberry leaves, hawthorn, and other safe, pesticide free foliage. Fresh food is provided regularly to maintain hydration and encourage healthy growth.
Active, healthy, and moulting cleanly
Hardy and suitable for beginners and children learning about invertebrate care
Best kept in small groups to encourage natural behaviour
Regular misting supports successful moults
Photos and videos available upon request
Due to the sensitive nature of invertebrates and the current cold weather, we are not sending any via courier at this time.
Collection from the shop is available and recommended to ensure the safety and welfare of the animals.
Description
These delightful Sunny Stick Insects are healthy and active. They are a wonderfully hardy species with attractive colouration that becomes more defined as they mature.
Common Name: Sunny Stick Insect
Scientific Name: Sungaya inexpectata
Temperament: Calm, slow-moving, and easy to handle with care
Average Adult Size: 3–4 inches
Average Lifespan: 1–2 years
Photos taken: 6.12.25
Enclosure: 30x30x45cm terrarium with good ventilation.
Temperature:
Daytime: 22–26°C
Night: 18–20°C
Humidity: 60–80%, maintained with light, regular misting—particularly important before moults
Furnishings:
Several branches or twigs for climbing and moulting
Good airflow to prevent stagnant moisture
Substrate:
Coco fibre, soil mix or paper towel for easy cleaning
Feeding:
Feeding well on bramble, privet, raspberry leaves, hawthorn, and other safe, pesticide free foliage. Fresh food is provided regularly to maintain hydration and encourage healthy growth.
Active, healthy, and moulting cleanly
Hardy and suitable for beginners and children learning about invertebrate care
Best kept in small groups to encourage natural behaviour
Regular misting supports successful moults
Photos and videos available upon request
Due to the sensitive nature of invertebrates and the current cold weather, we are not sending any via courier at this time.
Collection from the shop is available and recommended to ensure the safety and welfare of the animals.
