Hey!

My friend has some stick insects who have had babies!
I am hoping to adopt them next year some point January/February, so need some help!
Is this tank big enough? And if so for how many? They are quite small about half the size of a pinky finger. I could get it to start and increase size as they grow?

Exo Terra Standard Faunarium Plastic Terrarium Large: Amazon.co.uk: Pet Supplies

I know you can feed them washed plants from the garden...my friend usually has soil at the bottom, but recently put kitchen roll down there instead so he could see the eggs. Is that ok?

Also, if they have babies and I don't want them, what would I do? I've read that putting them in the freezer is good as that means they won't hatch but wouldn't that hurt?

Any other advice greatly appreciated.

Eve

Kitchen roll is much better than soil because you can see the eggs and the stick insects' feet don't get clogged with the soil granules. A plastic tank such as the one you link to is not good because it is not tall enough and the sides are solid plastic so there is no air-flow through the sides. Food-wise, many stick insect species eat bramble/blackberry leaves- they are fussy eaters and need to eat the right types of plant. It's worth looking at the "Ask Professor Phasmid" web page - a proper stick insect expert answers all sorts of care questions about stick insects.

Oh thanks! Will defo check it out.
So what is an example of a good tank/cage?

I agree with Acrophylla - using kitchen roll is better as you can see any eggs laid and such, and is much easier to clean out!

I assume the stick insects are Indian stick insects? Regardless of what stick insects you have, you need a tank or cage that is taller than it is wide. Stick insects need height - the ideal rule of thumb is the height being three times more than the length of an adult stick insect of your chosen species. For an Indian stick, the minimum height should be about 12 inches/30cm. This ensures is they have enough space for shedding their skins safely.

Ventilation is good, too. I have heard differing opinions on using solid-walled tanks or ones made out of netting, but all stick insects do need some air flow to some degree. The vents on the top of that tank in your link don't seem too suitable - especially for young stick insects as they could easily escape! You can get stick insect housing made out of pure netting, or even a combo of the two. These allow more air-flow than a standard tank

Here are a few links I quickly found that show all the different cages you can get:
Small-Life Supplies for insect cages and bug cages (I have bought from these before and they make very sturdy cages that last many years).
Insect Cages - Solid walls with a netting top.
MOTH BUTTERFLY STICK-INSECT MANTIS Rearing Cage | eBay - A cage made completely out of netting

__________________