Taraxipus samarae 3rd instar nymphs x 5

Taraxippus samarae – Mossy Stick Insect (UK-Bred)
Unusual, delicate, and beautifully adapted for camouflage, Taraxippus samarae — often known as the Mossy Stick Insect — is a fascinating and lesser-seen phasmid species in the hobby. 
 
Captive bred in the UK, these individuals are healthy, feeding well, and well suited to life in a properly maintained enclosure.
 
What makes them special
Unique appearance: They have an incredibly distinctive appearence with magnificent spiney legs and jagged bodies. 
Subtle camouflage: Excellent at blending into twigs and foliage thanks to their delicate form and natural colouring.
Elegant species: Slender, graceful insects that make an interesting and unusual addition to any phasmid collection.
Captive-bred: UK-reared stock that is well adapted to captive conditions.
 
Care & housing
Enclosure: A tall, well-ventilated enclosure with plenty of thin branches for climbing and moulting. With plenty of height for them to climb around. 
Substrate: Moisture-retaining substrate such as coco fibre or soil or oak mulch helps maintain humidity. Capillary matting is also an option, better for collecting eggs more easily but does have a more sterile look to it. 
Humidity & temperature: Keep warm (around 22–26 °C) with moderate humidity and light misting every few days.
Diet: Feeds primarily on ferns but will also accept bracken and some bramble. It is best to provide a mixture of these. Provide fresh foliage regularly. 
 
Why buy from us
Healthy UK-bred stock.
Well established and feeding.
Care advice and support always available to help you maintain a thriving colony.