Buy Stick Insects: Discover the Masters of Camouflage

Indian Walking Stick Nymph (PSG 1) – The most popular walking stick in the world!

Do you want to start keeping walking sticks? Then the Indian walking stick (Carausius morosus / PSG 1) is the very best choice! This species is traditionally known as the perfect entry-level species. They are incredibly easy to care for, have few demands on their enclosure, and eat plants that can be found in almost every garden or park.

Calm behavior and safe handling

Indian walking sticks are nocturnal animals. During the day, they keep absolutely still and camouflage themselves as a real twig. In the evening, they come to life and you can quietly watch them crawl around and eat. They cannot bite, scratch, jump or fly and do not secrete harmful substances. This makes them extremely suitable for safe handling!

Simple feeding: ivy all year round

A great advantage of the PSG 1 is their diet. They love ivy (Hedera), which can be picked fresh outdoors all year round. They also enjoy eating blackberry, raspberry, oak, rose, and privet leaves. Please note: never use plants from garden centers or florists, as these are sprayed with pesticides that are deadly to insects.

Reproduction without a male (Parthenogenesis)

A special feature of this species is that reproduction is virgin (*parthenogenetic*). In captivity, there are almost exclusively females. As soon as a female is mature, she lays small brown eggs that hatch without fertilization. After a few months, new, healthy female nymphs will emerge from these!

Housing and care requirements

The Indian walking stick feels perfectly at home at normal room temperature (18 °C to 30 °C). The enclosure should be at least 24 cm high and 16 cm wide for adult specimens (at least 3x the length of the animal in height). Lightly spray the enclosure approximately twice a week with a plant mister so that the sticks can drink, but prevent the substrate from becoming too wet.

Key advantages at a glance:

• The Ideal Beginner's Species: Undoubtedly the easiest walking stick to keep.
• Easy Food: Thrives on readily available ivy and blackberry leaves.
• Room Temperature: No expensive heat lamps or complicated equipment needed.
• 100% Tame & Safe: Cannot bite, fly or scratch.
• From Our Own Breeding: Healthy, well-cared-for nymphs directly from the breeder.

Product specifications:

• Species: Carausius morosus (Indian walking stick / PSG 1)
• Age at delivery: Nymph (from stage L1)
• Food: Ivy, blackberry, raspberry, privet
• Temperature: 18 °C - 30 °C (room temperature)
• Humidity: Average (light misting twice a week)
• Origin: Our own breeding

Start your own walking stick family. Order the Indian walking stick nymph today!

Australian Leaf Insect Nymph (PSG 9) – A unique 'cactus' insect from Australia!

Are you looking for a special and spectacular stick insect? The Australian leaf insect (Extatosoma tiaratum / PSG 9) originates from Australia and New Guinea and is incredibly popular worldwide. With their striking protrusions, spines, and robust legs, these animals resemble a whimsical cactus or a withered leaf more than a common branch.

Big difference between males and females

As the nymphs grow, the differences between the sexes become increasingly clear. The females grow impressively large (up to 15 cm long), are sturdily built, brown (or very occasionally green) in color, and covered in spines. Males remain a lot slimmer at around 12 to 13 cm and develop long antennae and functional wings!

Simple feeding: Reared on fresh bramble leaves

Our nymphs are raised on **bramble leaves**, which can be found fresh in nature everywhere, even during winter. We recommend feeding bramble leaves upon receipt. You can optionally mix this with leaves from raspberry, oak, rose, hazel, or eucalyptus to accustom the insects to variety. Always ensure that the food is 100% pesticide-free!

Housing and Environmental Requirements

The Australian leaf insect thrives at room temperature (20 °C to 30 °C). Because the females grow quite large, a tall enclosure is very important. For an adult specimen, a terrarium of at least **45 cm high and 30 cm wide** is required (at least 3x the length of the animal in height). Lightly mist the enclosure 2 to 3 times a week with a plant sprayer so that the nymphs can drink from the water droplets.

Reproduction: Sexual and Parthenogenetic

This species can reproduce both sexually (with a male) and parthenogenetically (virgin, without a male). You can keep males and females together in one enclosure without problems. The eggs are round brown spheres that hatch after 4 to 6 months (fertilized) or after 6 to 12 months (unfertilized) when the substrate is kept lightly moist at approx. 25 °C.

Key advantages at a glance:

• Spectacular Forms: Unusual spiky 'cactus' appearance.
• Reared on Bramble Leaves: Eats easily available food year-round.
• Calm & Peaceful Character: Easy and safe to handle.
• Room Temperature: Thrives well between 20 °C and 30 °C.
• From Our Own Breeding: Healthy, strong nymphs raised directly from our own breeding facility.

Product specifications:

• Species: Extatosoma tiaratum (Australian Leaf Insect / PSG 9)
• Quantity: 1 nymph (sex not always visible at this stage)
• Food: Bramble leaves (recommended), raspberry, oak, rose, hazel, eucalyptus
• Temperature: 20 °C - 30 °C (room temperature)
• Humidity: Lightly mist 2-3 times a week
• Shipping: Carefully packaged via parcel post
• Origin: Own breeding

Experience the joy of raising this fantastic insect. Order the Australian leaf insect nymph today!

Leaf Insect Nymph (Phyllium sp.) – The ultimate master of camouflage!

Are you looking for one of the most fascinating insects in the world? The Leaf Insect (Phyllium sp.) is an absolute eye-catcher in the terrarium. With their flat, oval green bodies, subtly mimicked leaf veins, and serrated legs, these animals are almost indistinguishable from a real ragged leaf. Even their only defense is purely based on camouflage: when in danger, they remain perfectly still and 'play dead'!

Development from tiny 'spider' to beautiful leaf

The development of a Leaf Insect is a wondrous process. When the nymphs first hatch from the egg, they are reddish-brown in color and resemble small spiders in their movement. As soon as they start feeding on fresh leaves, they gradually turn bright green. It takes almost a year and 8 molting stages before the animals are fully grown.

Simple Feeding: Fresh Bramble Leaves

The main diet of the Leaf Insect consists of bramble leaves, possibly supplemented with rose or oak leaves. Place the bramble branches in a small jam jar with water (with holes in the lid) to prevent nymphs or eggs from falling into the water. This keeps the leaves wonderfully fresh for 1 to 2 weeks. Always ensure that the leaves are 100% pesticide-free!

Housing and Handling Tips

A group of about five adult specimens needs a terrarium of at least **20 x 20 x 30 cm** (L x W x H) with good ventilation. They thrive well at room temperature (20 °C to 25 °C). Because young nymphs are very delicate, it's best to carefully move them using a spoon or let them crawl onto your hand when cleaning.

Virgin Reproduction (Parthenogenesis)

In captivity, females primarily reproduce *parthenogenetically* (virginally). This means that the unfertilized eggs laid will hatch after 5 to 6 months, exclusively producing female nymphs. A beautiful, natural process that is easy to maintain!

Key advantages at a glance:

• Incredible Camouflage: Indistinguishable from a real green leaf.
• Simple Feeding: Thrives excellently on readily available bramble leaves.
• Calm & Defenseless: Cannot bite, sting, or scratch.
• Room Temperature: Easy to keep between 20 °C and 25 °C.
• Home-bred: Healthy, strong nymphs bred directly by the breeder.

Product specifications:

• Species: Phyllium sp. (Leaf Insect / Giant Leaf)
• Quantity: 1 nymph
• Food: Bramble leaf (main food), rose leaf, oak leaf
• Temperature: 20 °C - 25 °C (room temperature)
• Humidity: Relatively dry with limited misting (drinks from fresh moist leaves)
• Recommended enclosure: Minimum 20x20x40 cm (well-ventilated)
• Origin: Home-bred

Bring a masterpiece of nature into your home. Order the Leaf Insect nymph.

Indian Stick Insect Breeding Kit (PSG 1) – Grow your own stick insect family!

Do you want to experience the stick insect hobby from the very beginning? With this Indian Stick Insect Breeding Kit (Carausius morosus / PSG 1), you'll have everything you need to hatch your own eggs. It's a fantastic, educational experience for children, schools, and adults to watch the tiny nymphs crawl out of their eggs!

What's included in the breeding kit?

• Breeding box: The ideal compact box to safely and controllably store the eggs.
• Approximately 20 eggs (PSG 1): Fresh eggs of various ages, directly from our own breeding.

Easy care for the eggs

Incubating the eggs requires hardly any effort. Place a paper towel at the bottom of the breeding box, lay the eggs on top, and lightly moisten the paper with a plant sprayer about once a week. Because the eggs in the kit are of varied ages, the first nymphs often hatch within a few weeks to months, with the rest following within six months at the latest.

Easy to keep & Eats ivy

Once the young nymphs hatch, they are incredibly easy to care for. They grow well at normal room temperature (18 °C to 30 °C) and mainly eat ivy (Hedera), which can be picked fresh outdoors all year round. You can also offer them blackberry, raspberry, or oak leaves. Please note: never use sprayed plants from a garden center!

Unique virgin reproduction (Parthenogenesis)

The Indian stick insect reproduces via *parthenogenesis*. This means that the females lay unfertilized eggs from which new female stick insects will spontaneously emerge. A male is therefore not necessary! Once the nymphs are adult, they, in turn, will also start laying eggs.

Key benefits at a glance:

• Complete Starter Kit: Includes a handy breeding box and approximately 20 eggs.
• Gradual Hatching: Eggs of different ages for long-lasting breeding enjoyment.
• Super Educational: Great educational project for children and schools.
• Simple Food: The young stick insects live on always available ivy and blackberry leaves.
• Own Breeding: Healthy, carefully collected eggs from our own breeding facility.

Product specifications:

• Species: Carausius morosus (Indian stick insect / PSG 1)
• Content: 1x Breeding box + approx. 20 eggs
• Hatching time: Within a few weeks up to 6 months at the latest
• Food after hatching: Ivy, blackberry, raspberry, oak, privet
• Temperature: 18 °C - 30 °C (room temperature)
• Origin: Own breeding

Start your own breeding adventure today. Order the breeding kit with PSG 1 eggs directly online!

Artificial Ivy

Perfect for the insect enclosure. Artificial ivy made of plastic with a natural look. Virtually indistinguishable from real ivy.

Suitable as decoration for any insect enclosure. Your enclosure will always have a natural, green appearance!

Also important: artificial plants provide continuously stable climbing opportunities and shelter for your animals.

Size: 30 to 50 cm

Jumping Spider Terrarium – BioDome (10x10x18 cm)

Compact, safe, and perfectly ventilated terrarium for jumping spiders and other small climbing insects.
The BioDome Jumping Spider is specially designed for small climbing species that need sufficient vertical space to exhibit natural behaviors and shed safely. Thanks to its clever design, this terrarium is also suitable for other small climbing insects.

✔ Key Benefits
Compact size (10x10x18 cm) – ideal for jumping spiders and other small climbing insects

Optimal ventilation – air circulation through two sides and the lid

Heat cable possible – easy temperature control beneath the base

Sturdy and user-friendly – secure lid for daily care

Stable placement – stands on four subtle feet

Stylish design – sleek and natural design that fits any interior

Ideal for Jumping Spiders

Jumping spiders need vertical space to climb, hunt, and build web structures. With a height of 18 cm, the BioDome Jumping Spider offers sufficient space for natural behavior and a safe living environment, reducing stress and stimulating activity.

While this terrarium is primarily developed for jumping spiders, it is also suitable for other small climbing insect species.

Smart Ventilation System

The BioDome features ventilation openings on two sides and in the lid. This keeps the air fresh and effectively removes humid, stale air. For species that need extra warmth, a heat cable can easily be placed beneath the base.

Practical and Safe to Use

The sturdy lid ensures that you can safely open the terrarium for feeding and care. The subtle feet give it a stable and neat appearance, both at home and in a breeding room.

Specifications

Dimensions: 10 x 10 x 18 cm
Color: White
Suitable for: primarily jumping spiders, also other small climbing insects
Ventilation: two sides + lid
Heating: suitable for heat cable beneath the base
Base: four subtle feet
Available in: 3 natural, chic colors

Why choose the BioDome Jumping Spider?

With the BioDome Jumping Spider, you provide your jumping spider with a safe, compact, and professional living environment where it can exhibit natural behavior and develop well. The terrarium combines functionality, ventilation, and a stylish design in one compact enclosure.

Craftsmanship & material – please note...

Each BioDome is carefully and precisely handcrafted in the Netherlands from laser-cut acrylic. Due to this artisanal production and bonding process, subtle stress structures, also known as crazing, may be visible in the bonded edges.

These fine line structures are a natural characteristic of high-quality acrylic that is precisely bonded and are an inherent part of the manufacturing process. They do not affect the strength, durability, or functionality of the terrarium.

As with other handmade products, this contributes to the unique character of each BioDome.

Praying Mantis Terrarium – BioDome (15x15x26 cm)

Compact, safe and perfectly ventilated terrarium for praying mantises and other climbing insects.
The Biodome Praying is specially designed for praying mantises that need sufficient height to grow healthily and molt without problems. Thanks to its smart design, this terrarium is also suitable for other climbing insects, such as stick insects and leaf insects.

✔ Key benefits
Compact size (15x15x26 cm) – ideal for praying mantises and smaller climbing insects

Optimal ventilation – air circulation through two sides and the lid

Heat cable possible – easy temperature control under the base

Sturdy and user-friendly – secure lid for daily care

Stable placement – stands on four subtle feet

Stylish design – sleek and natural design that fits into any interior

Ideal for praying mantises

Praying mantises hang upside down during molting. Therefore, sufficient vertical space is essential for healthy development. With a height of 26 cm, the Biodome Praying offers optimal space for safe molting, which helps prevent deformities and increases survival rates.

Although this terrarium is primarily developed for praying mantises, it is also excellently suitable for other small climbing insect species.

Smart ventilation system

The Biodome has ventilation openings on two sides and in the lid. This keeps the air fresh and effectively removes humid, stagnant air. For species that need extra warmth, a heat cable can easily be placed under the base.

Practical and safe to use

The sturdy lid ensures that you can safely open the terrarium for feeding and care. The subtle feet give it a stable and neat appearance, both at home and in a breeding room.

Specifications

• Dimensions: 15 x 15 x 26 cm
• Color: White
• Suitable for: mainly praying mantises, also stick insects and leaf insects
• For: small climbing insect species
• Ventilation: two sides + lid
• Heating: suitable for heat cable under the base
• Base: four subtle feet
• Available in: 3 natural, chic colors

Why choose the Biodome Praying?

With the Biodome Praying, you provide your praying mantis with a safe, compact and professional living environment where it can grow optimally and molt without problems. The terrarium combines functionality, ventilation and a stylish design in one compact enclosure.

Craftsmanship & material - please note...

Each BioDome is carefully and precisely handcrafted in the Netherlands from laser-cut acrylic. Due to this artisanal production and bonding process, subtle stress structures, also known as crazing, may be visible in the bonded edges.

These fine line structures are a natural characteristic of high-quality acrylic that is precisely bonded and are an inherent part of the manufacturing process. They do not affect the strength, durability or functionality of the terrarium.

As with other handmade products, this contributes to the unique character of each BioDome.

Spacious, safe and perfectly ventilated terrarium for climbing insects.
The BioDome Green is specially designed for insects that need height to grow healthily and molt without problems. Ideal for praying mantises, stick insects and leaf insects, and suitable for both small and larger species.

✔ Key benefits

• Extra height (34 cm) – perfect for climbing insects and safe molting

• Optimal ventilation – air circulation through two sides and the lid

• Heat cable possible – easy temperature control under the base

• Sturdy and user-friendly – secure lid for daily care

• Stable placement – stands on four subtle feet

• Stylish design – natural green color, fits into any interior

Ideal for climbing insects

Insects hang downwards during molting. Thanks to the high design of 34 cm, the BioDome offers sufficient vertical space, which helps prevent deformities and increases survival rates. In this way, this terrarium actively supports the health and development of your insects.

Smart ventilation system

The BioDome has ventilation openings on two sides and in the lid. This keeps the air fresh and effectively removes humid, stagnant air. For species that need extra warmth, a heat cable can easily be placed under the base.

Practical and safe to use

The sturdy lid ensures that you can safely open the terrarium for feeding and care. The subtle feet give it a stable and neat appearance, both at home and in a breeding room.

Specifications

• Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 34 cm

• Color: Green

• Suitable for: praying mantises, stick insects, leaf insects

• For: small and large insect species

• Ventilation: two sides + lid

• Heating: suitable for heat cable under the base

• Base: four subtle feet

• Available in: 3 natural, chic colors

Why choose the BioDome Green?

With the BioDome, you provide your insects with a safe, spacious and professional living environment where they can grow optimally and molt without problems.
 

Craftsmanship & material - please note...

Each BioDome is carefully and precisely handcrafted in the Netherlands from laser-cut acrylic. Due to this artisanal production and bonding process, subtle stress structures, also known as crazing, may be visible in the bonded edges.

These fine line structures are a natural characteristic of high-quality acrylic that is precisely bonded and are an inherent part of the manufacturing process. They do not affect the strength, durability or functionality of the terrarium.

As with other handmade products, this contributes to the unique character of each BioDome.

Insect Terrarium – BioDome (20x20x34 cm)

Choose your frame color: white, brown, or green!

Spacious, safe, and perfectly ventilated terrarium for climbing insects.
The BioDome is specially designed for insects that need height to grow healthily and molt without issues. Ideal for praying mantises, stick insects, and leaf insects, and suitable for both small and larger species.

-> Key benefits

• Extra height (34 cm) – perfect for climbing insects and safe molting

• Optimal ventilation – air circulation via two sides and the lid

• Heat cable compatible – easy temperature control under the base

• Sturdy and user-friendly – secure lid for daily care

• Stable placement – stands on four subtle feet

• Stylish design – natural green, brown, or white color; fits any interior

Ideal for climbing insects

During molting, insects hang downwards. Thanks to the 34 cm high design, the BioDome provides sufficient vertical space, which helps prevent deformities and increases survival chances. This way, this terrarium actively supports the health and development of your insects.

Smart ventilation system

The BioDome features ventilation openings on two sides and in the lid. This keeps the air fresh and effectively dissipates humid, stagnant air. For species that require extra heat, a heating cable can easily be placed under the bottom.

Practical and safe to use

The sturdy lid ensures you can safely open the terrarium for feeding and maintenance. The subtle feet give the unit a stable and neat appearance, both at home and in a breeding room.

Specifications

• Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 34 cm

• Color: Green, white, or brown - choose your preference!

• Suitable for: praying mantises, stick insects, leaf insects

• For: small and larger insect species

• Ventilation: two sides + lid

• Heating: suitable for heat cable under the base

• Base: four subtle feet

• Available in: 3 natural, chic colors

Why choose the BioDome?

With the BioDome, you provide your insects with a safe, spacious, and professional living environment in which they can grow optimally and molt without issues.
 

Craftsmanship & material - please note...

Each BioDome is crafted with care and precision by hand in the Netherlands from laser-cut acrylic. Due to this artisanal production and bonding process, subtle stress patterns, also known as crazing, may be visible along the bonded edges.

These fine line structures are a natural characteristic of high-quality acrylic that is bonded with precision and are an inherent part of the manufacturing process. They do not affect the strength, durability, or functionality of the terrarium.

As with other handmade products, this adds to the unique character of every BioDome.

Heat pack 40 hours – Reliable warmth for safe winter transport

Transporting ants, reptiles, amphibians, aquarium fish, tropical plants, or cuttings at low temperatures carries significant risks. The **Heat pack 40 hours** (also known as AquaPack) offers a reliable solution to keep the temperature in the transport box at a safe level throughout the entire journey. Besides live animals, this warmer is also ideal for protecting temperature-sensitive electronics, biological samples, or even keeping camera batteries warm during cold expeditions.

100% Natural warming & Easy activation

The operation of the Heat pack is based on a natural process: oxidation of iron powder. As soon as you remove the outer packaging, the contents react with the oxygen in the air, and the sachet gradually begins to warm up within a few minutes. The pad reaches an average temperature of approximately 50°C (maximum 65°C) and provides constant warmth for up to **40 consecutive hours**.

How to use?

1. Only remove the Heat pack from its plastic outer packaging just before shipping.
2. Shake the pad briefly to optimally initiate the reaction process. After a few minutes, you will feel the warmth developing.
3. Place the Heat pack in the transport box or insulated styrofoam box.
4. Important: Ensure that the marked side of the warmer has sufficient oxygen. Never tape this side with airtight tape or plastic bags.

Please note: These Heat packs are intended for your own use if you are shipping or taking animals, plants, or items yourself. If you order live animals from us and it freezes during the day, we will, of course, arrange the properly conditioned shipping ourselves to guarantee live arrival.

Key advantages at a glance:

• Long-lasting operation: Emits constant heat for up to 40 consecutive hours.
• Immediately ready for use: Activates automatically upon contact with oxygen.
• 100% Safe & Natural: Works based on iron powder, activated carbon, and water.
• Multifunctional: Indispensable for animal and plant transport, storage, and outdoor use.

Product specifications:

• Duration of action: Approx. 40 hours
• Dimensions: 13 cm x 9.5 cm
• Temperature: Average 50°C (maximum peak 65°C)
• Ingredients: Iron powder, water, activated carbon, vermiculite, salt
• Content: 1 piece (individually wrapped)

Prevent cold damage during the transport of your animals or plants. Add the Heat pack 40 hours to your order now!

Heat pack 72 hours – Maximum warmth for long-term winter transport

When transporting ants, reptiles, amphibians, aquarium fish, tropical plants, or cuttings over longer distances, frost poses significant risks. The **Heat pack 72 hours** (also known as AquaPack XL) offers the most powerful solution to maintain a safe temperature in the transport box for up to 3 full days. In addition to livestock, this extra-long warmer is also ideal for protecting sensitive electronics, biological samples, or for photographers who want to keep their batteries warm during expeditions.

100% Natural warming & Easy activation

The Heat pack's operation is based on a natural process: oxidation of iron powder. As soon as you remove the outer packaging, the contents react with the oxygen in the air, and the sachet gradually begins to warm up within minutes. The pad reaches an average temperature of approximately 46°C (maximum 52°C) and provides constant and safe heat emission for up to **72 consecutive hours**.

How to use?

1. Only remove the Heat pack from its plastic outer packaging just before shipping.
2. Shake the pad briefly to optimize the reaction process. After a few minutes, you will feel the warmth developing.
3. Place the Heat pack in the transport box, Styrofoam box, or bag.
4. Important: Ensure that the marked side of the warmer can get enough oxygen. Never seal this side with airtight tape or plastic bags.

Please note: These Heat packs are intended for your own use if you are shipping or transporting animals, plants, or products yourself. If you order live animals from us and it is freezing during the day, we will, of course, arrange the appropriate conditioned shipping ourselves to guarantee live arrival.

Key benefits at a glance:

• Extremely long-lasting effect: Provides constant warmth for up to 72 hours (3 days).
• Immediately ready for use: Activates automatically upon contact with oxygen.
• 100% Safe & Natural: Works with iron powder, activated carbon, and water.
• XL Size & Capacity: Extra large surface (16 x 11 cm) for maximum heat emission.

Product specifications:

• Operating time: Approx. 72 hours
• Dimensions: 16 cm x 11 cm
• Temperature: Average 46°C (maximum peak 52°C)
• Ingredients: Iron powder, water, activated carbon, vermiculite, salt
• Contents: 1 piece (individually packaged)

Don't give cold a chance during long-term transport. Order the Heat pack 72 hours immediately and ship your animals or plants with peace of mind!

Plastic Breeding Pot with Ventilation Lid – The ideal basis for insect breeding

Successful insect breeding starts with a well-ventilated and secure enclosure. This **transparent plastic breeding pot** is specially designed for breeding non-flying fruit flies, but thanks to the fine ventilation grid in the lid, it is also perfect for keeping or raising other small insects.

Optimal air circulation without escape risk

The lid is equipped with a fine-mesh ventilation grid that ensures a constant supply of fresh air and helps prevent mold and moisture buildup. At the same time, the mesh openings are small enough to prevent fruit flies, small spiders, or praying mantis nymphs from escaping.

Easy to set up and clean

Thanks to its generous diameter of 9 cm, you can effortlessly apply a layer of substrate and a portion of wood wool. Is your breeding finished? The pot is made of sturdy, durable plastic, making it easy to rinse and reuse for your next breeding cycle!

Tip for a complete breeding setup: Combine this separate breeding pot with our loose bag of Substrate and our Wood Wool to easily set up a new fruit fly culture! Do you want guaranteed correct proportions? Then check out our complete Fruit Fly Breeding Kit.

Key advantages at a glance:

• Includes ventilation lid: Ensures proper humidity and fresh oxygen.
• 100% Escape-proof: Fine-mesh ventilation keeps even the smallest insects inside.
• Transparent plastic: Allows optimal observation of your breeding progress or insects.
• Reusable: Easy to clean and reuse.
• Multifunctional: Suitable for fruit flies, praying mantises, jumping spiders, and more.

Suitable for breeding and keeping:

• Non-flying fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster / hydei)
• Young praying mantises (nymphs)
• Jumping spiders and small spider species
• Other small feeder insects

Product specifications:

• Height: 11.0 cm
• Diameter: 9.0 cm
• Material: Transparent plastic
• Lid type: Includes built-in ventilation grid

Easily assemble your own breeding setup. Order the separate plastic breeding pot today!

Insect Magnifying Pot with Magnifying Glass – Discover the smallest micro-life!

For those fascinated by the wonderful world of insects, this **small magnifying pot with an integrated magnifying glass** is the perfect solution. Easily catch an ant, beetle, spider, or ladybug and observe the delicate legs, antennae, and details that you might easily miss with the naked eye!

Built-in magnifying glass and safe ventilation

The lid of the magnifying pot features a clear magnifying glass with a diameter of 4 cm. This gives you an immediate fantastic, magnified view of the creature inside the container. To ensure captured insects remain safe during observation, the lid is equipped with fine ventilation holes for a constant supply of fresh air.

Compact, lightweight, and ideal for on the go

With a compact size of 6 cm high and a capacity of 0.17 liters, you can easily carry this magnifying pot in your jacket or trouser pocket during a walk in the forest or an exploration in the backyard. It's also an incredibly handy accessory for your ant farm to quickly observe a worker ant or brood up close before safely returning them!

Product specifications:

• Product: Magnifying Pot / Observation Pot with magnifying glass
• Height: 6 cm
• Pot diameter: 6 cm
• Capacity: 0.17 liters
• Magnifying glass diameter: 4 cm
• Ventilation: Equipped with safe ventilation holes in the lid
• Application: Ideal for temporarily studying ants, beetles, spiders, and other small insects

Turn every walk or garden check into a journey of discovery. Order the insect magnifying pot with magnifying glass today at Mierenboerderij!

Stick Insect School Pack – Educational and Interactive in the Classroom

Do you want to introduce children to nature, biology, and the wonderful world of insects in an enthusiastic, hands-on way? Our **Stick Insect School Pack** is specially designed for primary schools, childcare organizations (out-of-school care/daycare), childminders, and nature education centers. Stick insects are calm, fascinating, and extremely easy to care for animals. They don't bite, don't make noise, and show children up close every day how fantastically nature can camouflage itself!

Complete BioDome insect terrarium for optimal observation

The heart of the pack is the professional, glass **BioDome insect terrarium (20x20x34 cm)**. This enclosure is specially designed with the height stick insects need to safely shed their skin. The sliding glass panel at the front and the removable, metal ventilation grille ensure that the teacher and children can easily clean the enclosure and provide fresh ivy or blackberry leaves.

All-in-one educational experience

With this pack, you can get started immediately. In addition to the high-quality terrarium and 3 healthy nymphs (young stick insects), you will receive a handy instruction leaflet (A4-leaflet) that allows any teacher or supervisor to get started immediately without any prior knowledge. To complete the fun in the classroom, the pack contains no less than 30 cheerful insect stickers to hand out to the students!

Contents of the Stick Insect School Pack:

• 3x Stick Insect Nymphs: Healthy, young animals that grow up in the classroom
• 1x Professional BioDome Insect Terrarium (20x20x34 cm), white, brown or green: Durable plexiglass enclosure with excellent triple cross-ventilation
• 1x Plant Sprayer: To easily provide the necessary drinking droplets and humidity
• 1x Instructional Lesson Letter (A4-leaflet): Clear explanation and care tips for the teacher or supervisor
• 30x Reward Stickers: Fun stickers for all children in the class or group

Classroom Care – Simple & Accessible

Caring for stick insects only takes a few minutes per week. They mainly eat leaves from blackberry bushes, ivy (Hedera), or roses. With the included sprayer, you lightly mist the plants so that the animals can drink the water droplets. Ideal for giving children the responsibility as 'class caretaker' in turns!

Terrarium Specifications:

• Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 34 cm (L x W x H)
• Material: High-quality cut glass with metal ventilation grille
• Access: Convenient sliding glass panel at the front
• Ventilation: Optimal triple cross-ventilation (prevents mold)
• Decoration: Substrate and (artificial) plants can be ordered separately to your taste

Turn your classroom into a real discovery center and order the Stick Insect School Pack today from Mierenboerderij!

Tree Bark Substrate (100 grams) – Natural Forest Floor for Your Enclosure

Give your ant or insect enclosure an authentic, natural atmosphere with our **tree bark substrate**! This 100% natural product simulates a real forest floor, making the terrarium or outworld not only look beautiful but also feel much more familiar to its inhabitants.

Natural Shelter and Hiding Places

A bare substrate can cause stress for many insects. The pieces of tree bark naturally create variations in height, crevices, and sheltered corners. This allows your animals to explore, climb, and hide under the bark to their heart's content. This reduces stress and stimulates their natural foraging and crawling behavior.

Perfectly Measured Quantity

The substrate comes in a convenient bag of **approx. 100 grams**. This amount is precisely proportioned to provide the bottom of our standard terrariums and outworlds/arenas with a beautiful, covering, and atmospheric substrate layer.

Key Benefits at a Glance:

• 100% Natural: Real tree bark without chemical additives or harmful substances.
• Natural Appearance: Instantly creates the look and feel of a real forest floor.
• Extra Shelter: Offers ants and insects safe hiding places and climbing opportunities.
• Convenient Portion (100g): Sufficient for covering the bottom of standard terrariums and arenas.
• Versatile Use: Suitable for ant farm outworlds, insect terrariums, and other enclosures.

Product Specifications:

• Product: Tree bark substrate / decoration
• Weight: Approx. 100 grams
• Material: 100% natural tree bark
• Application: Substrate and decoration for terrariums, ant arenas, and insect enclosures

Bring a piece of nature into your animals' enclosure.

Insect Breeding Box (10x10x6 cm) – The ideal box for eggs and young nymphs

Do you want to control the hatching of eggs from stick insects, leaf insects, or praying mantises? This transparent breeding box measuring 10 x 10 x 6 cm is easy to use and precisely designed for incubating insect eggs and the initial care of young nymphs.

Optimal ventilation and optimal visibility

The breeding box is made entirely of clear plastic, allowing you to perfectly observe the incubation process and the newborn animals from all sides. To ensure a healthy microclimate without stifling air or mold formation, the box is equipped with fine ventilation holes on both sides. This provides the eggs and nymphs with just enough fresh oxygen, while preventing them from escaping.

Easy to set up

The bottom of the breeding box can be easily covered with a moist paper towel, napkin, or a layer of dried sand. Place the eggs on top, put the box in a warm place, and lightly mist the inside regularly with a plant sprayer. As soon as the first nymphs hatch, you can care for them – with a twig of their favorite food plant – in this box for a while before they move to a larger terrarium.

Key advantages at a glance:

• 100% Transparent: Maximum visibility of egg hatching and the growth of young nymphs.
• Built-in Ventilation: Equipped with ventilation holes on both sides for good air circulation.
• Compact & Practical: With dimensions of 10 x 10 x 6 cm, easily find a warm spot for it.
• Multifunctional: Suitable for stick insects, leaf insects, praying mantises, and small spiders.

Product specifications:

• Type: Breeding box / rearing box for insects
• Dimensions: 10 cm long x 10 cm wide x 6 cm high
• Material: Transparent plastic
• Ventilation: Ventilation openings on both sides
• Application: Hatching eggs and temporary housing for young nymphs

Give your young insects the best start. Order the transparent breeding box today!

Insect Rearing Netcage M (30x30x30 cm) – Luxurious, Foldable Rearing Cage for Insects

Are you looking for a practical, excellently ventilated, and stylish enclosure for your stick insects, praying mantises, butterflies, or caterpillars? The Insect Rearing Netcage M combines a sleek design with maximum ease of use. The dark mesh gives this rearing cage a luxurious look that won't look out of place in a bright living room or on a desk, especially when you illuminate it with a nice spot during the day!

360° Ventilation & Clear Viewing Window

Good air circulation is crucial for the health and successful molting of many insect species. This rearing cage has sides of fine-mesh netting that ensure a continuous supply of fresh air and provide optimal grip for climbing animals. One side is made of completely clear, transparent plastic, allowing you to always observe your animals and food plants with sharp clarity.

Flexible to Use: Upright and Lying Down

Thanks to the 30 x 30 x 30 cm cube design, you can use the cage in multiple ways:

• Upright: Ideal for stick insects and a tall vase with blackberry or oak leaves.
• On its side: Perfect for groups of praying mantises that utilize more horizontal space (such as Phyllocrania paradoxa or Gongylus gongylodes).

Super Practical and Foldable

At the front, there is a spacious zipper with a closure, so you can easily replace food, prune branches, or handle the animals. Are you not using the cage temporarily, or are you taking it with you? You can fold the entire cage into a flat package of only 15 x 15 x 4 cm in an instant. Stored this way, it takes up virtually no space!

Key Advantages at a Glance:

• Luxurious Appearance: Dark mesh for a sleek, modern look in bright spaces.
• Maximum Ventilation: Fine mesh prevents stuffiness and mold growth.
• Clear Viewing Window: Transparent wall for a perfect view of your insects.
• Large Zipper Opening: Easy access for feeding and cleaning.
• Compact Foldable: Quickly folds to 15 x 15 cm for easy storage or transport.

Product Specifications:

• Model: Netcage M (Insect Rearing Net)
• Dimensions set up: 30 cm high x 30 cm wide x 30 cm deep
• Dimensions folded: Approx. 15 x 15 x 4 cm
• Material: Fine mesh netting & transparent plastic window
• Application: Housing and rearing of stick insects, praying mantises, butterflies, and caterpillars
• Delivery: Excluding furnishings/decoration

Give your insects the ideal ventilated living environment. Order the Netcage M rearing cage today!

Insect Breeding Net Cage L (60x40x40 cm) – Spacious, Foldable Breeding Cage

Are you looking for a spacious, perfectly ventilated enclosure for larger stick insects, groups of praying mantises, butterflies, or caterpillars? The Insect Breeding Net Cage L, measuring 60 x 40 x 40 cm, offers maximum freedom of movement. Thanks to its smart, lightweight, and foldable design, it is the ideal breeding cage for both novice and experienced insect enthusiasts!

Optimal Ventilation & Leak-Proof Plastic Side

Good air circulation is essential for successful insect molting and preventing mold. The fine-mesh net ensures a continuous supply of fresh air and provides excellent grip for climbing creatures. One side of the cage is made of completely clear, transparent plastic. When you use this side as the bottom, it serves as a leak-proof base, preventing water from easily leaking through the cage when spraying!

Flexible Use: Upright or on its Side

Thanks to its generous dimensions, you can position the cage in various ways:

• Upright (60 cm high): Perfect for tall food plants and large stick insect species that require ample vertical space for molting (such as the Australian Leaf Insect or PSG family stick insects).
• On its side (60 cm wide): Ideal for groups of praying mantises that utilize more horizontal movement space (such as Phyllocrania paradoxa or Gongylus gongylodes).

Super Practical, Sturdy, and Foldable

The large zippered opening on the side allows for easy access to feed your animals, care for plants, or collect eggs. When not in use, you can effortlessly fold the cage into a flat package of approximately 20 x 20 x 4 cm. The attached elastic band keeps the bundle neatly together for easy storage or transport.

Key Benefits at a Glance:

• Extra Spacious Size: 60 cm height for large insect species and ample vases with bramble leaves.
• 360° Air Circulation: Fine-mesh net prevents stuffiness and molting problems.
• Leak-Proof Plastic Side: Can also be used as a transparent bottom to collect moisture.
• Large Zipper Opening: Easy access for daily care.
• Compact Foldable: Quickly folds down to 20 x 20 cm, including a convenient elastic band.

Product Specifications:

• Model: Net Cage L (Large Insect Breeding Net)
• Dimensions when set up: 60 cm high x 40 cm wide x 40 cm deep
• Dimensions when folded: Approx. 20 x 20 x 4 cm (with elastic)
• Material: Sturdy fine-mesh netting & transparent plastic side
• Application: Housing and breeding of large stick insects, praying mantises, butterflies, and caterpillars

Give your insects the space and air they need. Order the Net Cage L breeding cage today!

Insect Breeding Net Netcage XL (90x60x60 cm) – Giant, Foldable Breeding Cage

Are you looking for the largest possible, perfectly ventilated enclosure for your stick insects, praying mantises, butterflies, or caterpillars? The Insect Breeding Net Netcage XL offers a vast amount of space with a gigantic size of 90 x 60 x 60 cm. Despite these generous dimensions, the cage remains incredibly lightweight, sturdy, and easy to store thanks to its clever mesh design!

Thoughtful design with waterproof bottom & viewing window

The Netcage XL is designed with convenience and hygiene in mind. The bottom is made of sturdy black plastic, ensuring that spray water and substrate remain neatly in the cage without leaking. One side features a completely clear, transparent plastic window for a razor-sharp view of your animals, while the other sides consist of fine mesh for optimal, mold-free air circulation.

With handles: Easy to move or hang!

This XL version is equipped with two sturdy handles on the top. With these, you can effortlessly lift the cage, and they also make it very easy to hang the Netcage XL in a breeding room, greenhouse, or terrarium rack. The cage can also be used both upright (90 cm high) and on its side (90 cm wide).

Double zipper & compactly foldable

At the front is a large opening with a double zipper, allowing you to partially or fully open the cage for replacing large branches of blackberry leaves. Not using the cage temporarily? Despite its gigantic size, you can effortlessly fold the Netcage XL into a flat package of only 20 x 20 x 4 cm. The integrated elastic keeps everything tightly together!

Key advantages at a glance:

• Gigantic Size: 90 cm height for very large stick insect species and complete food shrubs.
• Waterproof Black Bottom: Prevents leaks when spraying plants.
• Includes Handles: Easy to lift and hang.
• 360° Air Circulation & Viewing Window: Fine mesh combined with a clear window.
• Double Zipper & Foldable: Smooth access and super compact storage (20x20 cm).

Product specifications:

• Model: Netcage XL (Extra Large Insect Breeding Net)
• Dimensions set up: 90 cm high x 60 cm wide x 60 cm deep
• Dimensions folded: Approx. 20 x 20 x 4 cm (with elastic)
• Bottom: Black leak-proof plastic
• Extras: 2 carrying/hanging loops, double zipper, transparent viewing window
• Application: Housing and breeding of very large stick insects, praying mantises, butterflies, and caterpillars

Offer your insects the ultimate living space. Order the Netcage XL breeding cage today!

Complete Interior Set – Give your terrarium an instant natural look

Are you setting up a new terrarium or insect enclosure? With this complete interior set, you get all the basic necessities at once to transform the enclosure into a safe, natural, and attractive living environment. A good setup is not only beautiful to look at, but primarily ensures that your animals feel comfortable and sheltered!

Safe hiding places and stable substrate

A 'bare' enclosure can cause a lot of stress for insects and other small pets. Thanks to the large artificial ivy, you can easily create numerous sheltered sitting and hiding spots. With the included sand-loam, you create a sturdy, natural bottom layer, while the decorative stones visually complete the whole and offer additional climbing or resting points.

Contents of the interior set:

• Large artificial Ivy plant (30-50 cm): Maintenance-free, realistic artificial plant for ample climbing and hiding opportunities.
• Sand-loam combination (400 grams): Ideal substrate that provides a natural base and stability.
• Decorative stones (200 grams): Natural-looking stones for decoration and as an extra resting place.

Key advantages at a glance:

• Ready to use instantly: Convenient all-in-one set for furnishing an outdoor world or terrarium.
• Maximum stress reduction: Offers your animals sufficient shelter and natural hiding places.
• Low maintenance: The artificial ivy always stays beautifully green and requires no care.
• Natural appearance: Creates a beautiful eye-catcher in the room.

Product specifications:

• Product: Complete interior set for terrarium / insect enclosure
• Contents: Artificial Ivy (50 cm), Sand-loam (400 g), Decorative stones (200 g)
• Excluding: Terrarium / enclosure and backdrop background photo (available separately)
• Application: Suitable for ant arenas, terrariums, and various insect enclosures

Specifications & Useful Tips

• Suitable for: Biodomes and nano-terrariums specifically for insects.
• Excluding: The BioDome (terrarium) and background backdrop photo are not included and can be ordered separately.