Description:

Absolutely stunning as nymphs! As adults they are a brick-red color, with occasionally variation into greens and grays. Long antennae. Quite bulky.

Comment:

Keep humid, and provide females with a place to lay ova, i.e. a pot of peat or similar. Eggs hatch in about 6 months. Males protective over females, and will fight for the biggest ones, and the winner will ride around on top of *he’s* lady all he’s life, until death do them part. I can’t think of much to say, these are really easy to keep and a good beginner species. Also good for children as they are strong and bulky, but not too large to scare the kid.

Thanks Chris!