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Tiny Creatures. Big Wonder.
Giant Prickly Stick Insect
Scientific Name:
Extatosoma tiaratum
Habitat:
Eucalyptus forests and woodland areas; lives among tree branches and foliage, where its spiky body provides excellent camouflage.
Lifespan (months)
~12-18
Female:
Size
up to20–23
Female:
~6-9
Male:
~10–13
Male:
Handling and Temperament
Generally calm and slow-moving. Can be handled gently; may sway to mimic leaves moving in the wind. Not aggressive.
Origin:
Eastern Australia, mainly Queensland and New South Wales.
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