Phyllium
siccifolium
general
keeping
breeding
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Reproduction sexual
Eggs First building 3- 4 weeks after the last molt
Period ca. 2- 3 eggs/ day
Number 260
Size ca. 5mm
Shape kidney- shaped, craggy structure,
Color brown
Incubation Temperature 20°C- 25°C
Humidity 70%- 90%
Period ca. 4 months
Substrate earth, earth-sand-mixture, cocos-humus
Hatching
Size ca. 14mm
Look like bigger nymphs, darkgrey/ black, legs white bordered
Breeding Temperature 22°C- 26°C
Humidity 70%- 90% (spray every evening)
Substrate earth-sand-mixture, cocos- humus
Hint The middle of the abdomen of freshly hatched nymphs turn green after their first food intake.

Eggs: The structure of the eggs is plain before their first contact with water. Afterwards small hairs erect (s. photos), with whom their anchor at the ground (even on slightly polluted glass).

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