One of my stick insects

Oh Richard.....I didn't know you were into creepy crawlies. Not my favourite creatures I'm afraid.

Our kids had stick insects of the very boring kind when they were quite young and if I remember rightly we fed them hedge trimmings. Your photo shows a little colouring to add interest. It's fun to try and pick them out amongst the branches...they blend in so well.

Never seen this species around my habitat.I know it is harmless still won't be able to keep it on my arms.Its so kind of you to love it so dearly.

Stickies are great pets for children. The boring Indian ones are the starter stick insects but there are 1000's of species many of which are really colourful. I will post some more photos of stickies soon. The one in the photo comes from the Phillipines. I have a jet black one with little scarlet wings that feels just like velvet!

Well, we can have some knowledge on insects too now Gd,thanks.

I looked after a neighbours stick insects once while they went on holiday. The little creatures didn't do a lot really, just hang around on the plants.

well they may not be "armful" but much as I like the photography CANNOT like the main subject! Sorry GD, im binning this along with spiders, rose chafers, craneflys and moths..however lovely you all think they are! I shall be having nightmares!!

Keep a look out for my latest animal photos this coming weeK Tetrarch: you may have to sleep with the light on.......... (que chilling music).

with a gentle, innocuous name like Geraniumdad!! You are here under false pretences you rogue you!! lol. Think I will go on holiday for a short while (cue ssshiver, scream!)

Wow, what a fine looking stick insect GD, I would like to see the jet black one. :~)).

I will have to get the camera out and take some photos of some more of my stick insects!

Yes Please lol.