Peppermint Stick Insect (Megacrania batesii)

Peppermint Stick Insect (Megacrania batesii)

$40.00
(5 reviews)
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Description

Minibeast Wildlife - Ethical Captive Breeder

This incredible insect smells just like peppermint. 

Adult female 110mm (sold as juveniles)

  • Suitable for intermediate keepers and supervised children. Sprays peppermint-like liquid when threatened - avoid getting in eyes and sensitive areas.
  • Feeds only on plants in the family Pandanaceae (Pandanus & Benstonea species) which are common in northern Australia. Children will need assistance with this prickly plant. 
  • Captive bred through our environmentally sustainable breeding program.
  • All Minibeast Wildlife animals are covered by our seven day Minibeast Guarantee and have a free downloadable Care Guide
  • Guaranteed to be mite and parasite free.
You will need:
  • An enclosure
  • Access to Screwpine (Pandanus spp.)
  • A misting bottle
  • Gardening gloves (they help to handle food plant)

Reviews

  • 5
    Megacrania batesii

    Posted by Jackson Nugent on 4th Aug 2021

    While I have been keeping various arthropods for years, I hadn't kept any stick insects since I was in first grade, so I was looking forward to getting back into them. Needless to say, these remarkable creatures did not disappoint! Harvesting the prickly Pandanus leaves is admittedly not the most enjoyable of activities, but it's a small price to pay. Below is my YouTube video of the unboxing, as well as a showcase of some hooded katydids I also got off Minibeast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAENIDFLvY8&pp=sAQA

  • 5
    Peppermint sticks

    Posted by Tara Parish on 25th Jan 2021

    Excellent service to make sure my new pets would be happy, they are wonderful pets.

  • 5
    Best gift ever

    Posted by Wanita Pilcher on 20th Jan 2020

    Ive bought a few of these now. Fir my kids and my nephew and niece. They are the best gift ever. Its the gift that keeps giving

  • 5
    Beautfiul specimens

    Posted by Lisa Donovan on 21st Sep 2017

    Once again Minibeast has excelled in customer service, speediness of delivery, and gorgeous, healthy insects. They always pop in an extra insect and I love that!

  • 5
    For real? Fabulous!

    Posted by Pene on 25th Dec 2015

    We first thought this stick insect was fake. So perfect to look at. Smells like peppermint, very particular in it's food source, and a fabulous addition to my son's collection.