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Leaf Insects, Phyllium philippinicum, are unique & beautiful stick insects expertly camouflaged into green, golden, or amber leaves.
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The leaf insect, Phyllium philippinicum, is a unique and highly-demanded species of stick insect, (both stick and leaf insects belonging to the family Phasmatidae) with beautiful anatomy that expertly camouflages it with the greenery of its native home, the Philippines. It is found in the tropical rainforests of the country, particularly on the islands of Luzon, Mindanao, and Samar. The species is endemic to the Philippines, meaning it is naturally found only in that specific geographic region. Leaf insects have adapted to the diverse forest ecosystems of the Philippines and are well-suited to the conditions and vegetation of their native habitat. Phyllium philippinicum are born as dark brown nymphs that quickly mature into large green, yellow, or orange living leaves. These insects can grow up to around 4 inches long, with males being slightly smaller and with a thin “streamlined” appearance. While Phasmids are considered low maintenance pets overall, Phyllium philippinicum requires a little more attention than most other species. They should be housed in a ventilated large mesh enclosure, with a relative humidity level of around 70% RH and temperatures kept at around 75°F – 85°F (24°C to 29°C). Due to their high humidity requirements, leaf insects thrive in a bioactive setup using a soil or coco-coir substrate, along with decorative items like cork bark, twigs, and rocks. Leaf insects can be handled with ease and are docile and calm in temperament. Keepers should be gentle and calm when handling, using a brush if necessary. This species feeds on bramble leaves, oak leaves, rose leaves, and guava leaves, ensure that all food provided is well washed to avoid any pesticides. Unlike most phasmids, the leaf insect is not parthenogenetic (asexual) and requires both a male and female of the species to produce fertile eggs. For this reason, leaf insects are less prolific than many other species. Overall, this a wonderful pet insect we recommend all hobbyists keep at least once.
Our Next-Day Guaranteed service promises same-day packing and delivery before 1 pm the following day for all orders placed. For standard livestock delivery, we dispatch orders within 1-5 working days, and once dispatched, your order will arrive in less than 24 hours.
We pride ourselves on our attention to detail- it’s a priority that your critters are safe & snugly packed.
When you receive your order, open it up and locate the transport container your pet is inside. Gently ease out your pet into the home you’ve prepared for it.
Ordering pets online can be nerve-wracking, we get it. Our 7-Day live guarantee is our way to ease nerves over the purchasing process.
We’re confident in the quality husbandry, shipping, and packaging of our livestock. On the rare occasion an animal arrives in poor condition, we will provide credit for the cost of that animal. If all animals in the shipment arrive in poor condition, we will also provide credit for the postage.
We try to make it as easy as possible to help any unwell critters, and ensure you can get your money back. There are a couple of steps to go through before a refund can be issued.
If you’ve received an unwell animal in the mail:
1. If it is safe to do so, (your pet is not medically significant or harmful) please remove the animal from its transport container, ideally onto your hand. We ask this as invertebrates, particularly insects, are experts at ‘playing dead’.
2. To provide you with the best advice going forward and to confirm the condition of your pet, we kindly request a short video of the animal in question before your refund can be processed. This can be uploaded on our ‘live guarantee refunds form’, or you can email it straight to us.
3. We typically respond within 24 hours, but please allow 1-3 working days for a response. Once it’s confirmed that you are eligible for a refund, we’ll get process the credit to your account.
We’ll need this information to reach us within 7 days after you’ve received your pet. We cannot provide any live guarantee to animals that have been refused, returned, or not collected.
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