Taraxippus samarae "Siquirres" Eggs – Captive-Bred & Fertilised

Taraxippus samarae “Siquirres” is a rare phasmid species native to select regions of Costa Rica and neighbouring Panama. Recently discovered in March 2018 by Jürg Sommerhalder and formally described in 2020, this species was named in honour of his daughter, Samara. The species has gained increasing popularity in culture due to its remarkable moss-mimicking appearance, earning it the common name 'mossy stick insect'.

Egg Information

• When were the eggs laid?: Within the last 1–3 months. They are fertilised, meaning they will hatch into both males and females.
• When will the eggs hatch?: Usually 6–7 months, but can be later (~8 months) depending on conditions.

How to Hatch

• Temperature: I keep mine at a consistent 23 °C, but a range of 21–26 °C is also suitable.
• Lighting: A natural photoperiod (day-and-night light cycle) is optimal.
• Humidity: Optimal humidity is 70–80%. Lightly spritz the egg container every other day to maintain this level.

For more details on the incubation of phasmid eggs, please read my article: How to properly care for your stick and leaf insect eggs: A complete and comprehensive guide

Eggs are packaged safely and securely in a test tube and shipped in a bubble wrap–padded envelope.

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