Living Twig Stick Insect Kit with LIVE Eggs by Amazon.co.uk

Price last update: 12/06/2025

• PLEASE NOTE: This is a Live Kit and should be opened upon arrival!
• Ages 4+ Adult Supervision advised

Description

Indian Stick Insects (Carausius morosus)
Indian Stick Insects vary in shades of colour from dull green to brown, and are distinguished by red marks on the inside of their forelegs and are flashed at potential predators to keep them at bay.
They imitate twigs and drop to the ground when disturbed. Once the threat has passed the Indian stick insect will stand up and sway like a twig being blown in the breeze. They are a manageable size with adults growing to around four inches in length.
Living Twig Stick Insect Kit with LIVE Eggs
Is it a twig or an insect? Well, both, kind of its an insect that looks just like a twig and acts like one too!
PLEASE NOTE: This is a LIVE kit and should be opened upon arrival.
The Indian stick insect is an ideal entry-point to the world of keeping invertebrates. They have been kept in captivity for decades and are one of the most studied insects. Raise them from a tiny egg and when they hatch (which could happen from arrival and up to two months later) feed them fresh bramble leaves, privet or ivy. You can watch them moult and grow into adults up to 10cm long!
Includes 8 -10 eggs (can take up to 2 months to hatch)
30cm reusable pop-up habitat (foliage not included), made of super clear mesh for easy viewing
Paint brush
Care sheet, including estimated hatching dates of your eggs
Easy to follow colourful instruction guide
Ages 4+ Adult supervision
Insect Lore: Making Nature Come Alive
Your Kit Comes With Eggs!
This Insect Lore Twig Kit set comes with live Stick Insect Eggs - they can start hatching from arrival and up to two months later, so some patience is required!
When your living twigs hatch from eggs, feed them fresh bramble leaves, privet or ivy (not included). Watch them moult and grow into adult Indian Stick insects in the 30cm hatching habitat.
The expected lifespan of the Stick Insects is around 12 months and they will start laying eggs once they reach maturity at around 4-5 months old, so you can raise a whole new generation if you wish!
Please note: These insects are not native to the UK and should not be released.
Over 50 Years of Educational Fun
Since 1969, Insect Lore has specialised in a variety of innovative, educational products for young learners. Starting with the signature Live Butterfly Garden and expanding to other insects. Insect Lores unique educational products have brought science to life in countless classrooms and homes around the world, offering children and adults a friendly, hands-on introduction to insect metamorphosis, entomology, and life-cycle learning.
An Enlightening Activity for the Whole Family
Whether in the classroom or at home, Insect Lore activities give learners of all ages a glimpse into the fascinating world of insects and can ignite a love of exploration and discovery in children. These informative, immersive projects are perfect for family time, getting kids away from screens and encouraging them to get back into nature.