{"product_id":"juvi-stick-insect-kit","title":"Juvi Stick Insect Kit","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuvenile Spiny Stick Insect Starter Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuvenile Spiny Stick Insect – A Fascinating Australian Invertebrate to Watch Grow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring the incredible world of Australian stick insects into your home or classroom with the \u003cstrong\u003eBugShop Juvenile Spiny Stick Insect Starter Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit contains \u003cstrong\u003e1 juvenile Spiny Leaf Insect\u003c\/strong\u003e and a small observation enclosure, giving you the opportunity to watch your stick insect grow, moult and develop as it progresses towards adulthood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuvenile stick insects are generally \u003cstrong\u003emore robust and easier to care for than newly hatched babies\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this kit a great option for people who are new to keeping stick insects or want to experience the rewarding process of raising a young insect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 juvenile Spiny Leaf Insect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall pop-up enclosure suitable for a juvenile stick insect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete care and feeding instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied enclosure provides a temporary home while your stick insect is young. 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