Looking for stick insects for sale in Sydney? Birdsville, your small animal specialist store at 684 Botany Road, Alexandria, typically has a great range of stick insects to choose from. Customers travel from right across Sydney to see our current stock and get set up with everything they need.
What You Need to Know
Several Australian stick insect species are commonly kept as pets, including the Spiny Leaf Insect (Extatosoma tiaratum), Titan Stick Insect (Acrophylla titan), Goliath Stick Insect (Eurycnema goliath), Children’s Stick Insect (Tropidoderus childrenii) and Margin-winged Stick Insect (Ctenomorpha marginipennis). At Birdsville we primarily stock the Australian Spiny Leaf Insect, prized for being hardy, easygoing and happy to eat a wide range of leaves, making it the easiest species for beginners to get right. A tall, secure enclosure, fresh leaves and light misting are really all that’s needed to keep them thriving. For the full setup guide, see our How to Care for Pet Stick Insects page.
Why Keep a Stick Insect?
There’s something quietly captivating about watching a creature that’s built its entire survival strategy around not being seen. Stick insects reward patient observation with genuinely surprising behaviour – the gentle sway that mimics a twig in the breeze, the dramatic moult as they shed and regrow their exoskeleton, the almost invisible way they vanish against a branch. They ask very little in return: no walking, no noise, and a diet of leaves you can pick from the backyard.
Great Pet for Classrooms and Small Spaces
Stick insects are an excellent choice for classrooms, share houses and apartments alike. They’re completely silent, odourless when kept clean, and their enclosure needs only a small footprint on a shelf or bench. Because several individuals can often be housed together, they also make a great group project for kids learning about lifecycles and camouflage without needing extra space or equipment.
Are Stick Insects Legal to Keep in NSW?
No permit or licence is required to keep pet stick insects in NSW. All the species we stock are native Australian phasmids, captive-bred rather than wild-caught, so you can bring one home with complete peace of mind.
Availability – We typically have a good range of stick insects in stock, with the Australian Spiny Leaf Insect our most consistently available species. If you’re after a specific species for a classroom or display setup, or need a larger number for a breeding project, we also take special orders – just ask our team.
Package Deals & In-Store Help – Ask us about package deals covering your stick insect, enclosure, branches and a starter supply of food-safe leaves all in one go. Our team can help you choose the right setup and species for your experience level, and we stock the full accessories range needed to keep your stick insects thriving.
Visit Us
Come see our stick insects in person at Birdsville, 684 Botany Road, Alexandria. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates on new stock, or drop into the store to chat with our team about getting started.
For a full setup and ongoing care guide, visit our How to Care for Pet Stick Insects page.
