Indian Stick Insects, 8-10cm, Set of 5, Comes with Leaves for Feeding, 12 Months Lifespan, Beginner Care Level
Reviewed 9 August 2026 · price checked live
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Indian Stick Insects, 8-10cm, Set of 5 sits in our insects listings, where we rank by how buyers actually rate a product rather than by brand. The manufacturer says: Indian Stick Insects (Carausius morosus), native to India, are a beginner-friendly pet suitable for school projects. Adults reach 8-10 cm (3.1-3.9 inches) in length and have an average lifespan of 12 months. Those are the seller's own claims rather than our testing, so treat them as a starting point. On Amazon it holds 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings. What that score is worth next to its rivals is set out below.
- Brand
- Generic
- Amazon rating
- 5.0 / 5 from 6 ratings
- vs Insects
- 0.5 above the category median of 4.5
- Rank in category
- 8 of 47 rated insects we track
- Price position
- Towards the top of the range (category spans £5.29 to £69.99)
- How proven
- Moderate review volume
How it compares in Insects
Across the 47 rated insects products we track, the typical score is 4.5 out of 5. This one sits at 5.0, which puts it in the upper quarter of the category rather than level with it. Where almost everything is rated well, the gap at the top is small in points and large in practice.
It carries 6 ratings against a category median of 25. That is enough of a base to take the score seriously without treating it as settled.
On price it sits in the upper third of a category running from £5.29 to £69.99, where the midpoint is about £9.99. It is priced above the field and rated above it too, so the premium is at least matched by how buyers rate it.
Worked out from the 50 insects products in our catalogue, not from the brand's own claims. How we rank →
Key features
- Species: Indian Stick Insects (Carausius morosus), native to India, are a beginner-friendly pet suitable for school projects.
- Size and Lifespan: Adults reach 8-10 cm (3.1-3.9 inches) in length and have an average lifespan of 12 months.
- Housing Requirements: Minimum enclosure size of 30 x 30 x 30 cm (11.8 x 11.8 x 11.8 inches), with a temperature range of 20-25°C (68-77°F).
- Feeding: Nocturnal feeders, their diet consists of bramble, privet, and raspberry leaves.
- Behaviour: Inactive during the day, they often rest with legs aligned to their bodies and exhibit a stick-like appearance when disturbed.
