Vietnamese Spiny Stick Insect (Neohirasea maerens) PSG 173 - Nymphs
Looking for a prehistoric-looking pet that fits perfectly into a smaller display? The Vietnamese Spiny Stick Insect (Neohirasea maerens) is a hardy, fascinating phasmid known for its compact size and body covered in intricate, blunt defensive spines.
Not a species we see available very often within the hobby despite being easy going and ideal for both beginners and experienced hobbyists due to their size and care.
Native to the tropical forests of Vietnam, these mossy-brown insects are masters of bark mimicry and are exceptionally easy to care for, making them a top choice for both beginner and experienced entomology hobbyists.
At EntoScapes, our Spiny Neohirasea are UK captive-bred and raised by biology graduates to ensure they are robust and feeding well on bramble, raspberry, and ivy.
Explore the sections below for our biology-led guide on maintaining humidity, social grouping, and the 'low-maintenance' lifestyle of these incredible spiny phasmids.
Nymphs available will be L2-L3
- Nymph Appearance: Nymphs start off smooth and develop their spines and colouration with each moult. They have a tendency to rest on old leaves and debris at the bottom of the enclosure, so double check things when doing a clean!
- Adult Appearance: Adults can vary in colour from dark brown to a dusty pink and possess spines along the thorax, however these are not sharp enough to pierce skin when handling, but care should still be taken.
- Handle Carefully: This species can release a defensive odour when startled or handled roughly which is a BBQ type smell, and adults tend to either roll or run off your hand when rushed so take things at their pace.
- Eggs: These will reproduce both sexually and parthenogenetically thus producing eggs consistently, so only keep as many eggs as you can care for as they have a relatively high hatch rate!
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