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RARE - Black Beauty Stick Insect (Peruphasma schultei) - Live Exotic Pet
RARE - Black Beauty Stick Insect (Peruphasma schultei) - Live Exotic Pet
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Own one of the rarest and most stunning stick insects in the world - the Black Beauty Stick Insect (Peruphasma schultei). This critically rare species is native to a small region in Peru and is highly prized by collectors for its striking jet-black coloration and vibrant orange markings.
Why Black Beauty is Extraordinary:
- Extremely rare - one of the most sought-after stick insect species
- Stunning jet-black body with bright orange accents on legs and antennae
- Compact size (2-3 inches) perfect for smaller terrariums
- Fascinating behavior and easy to observe
- Critically important for conservation breeding programs
Conservation Note: Peruphasma schultei is considered critically endangered in the wild. By keeping and breeding this species in captivity, you're contributing to important conservation efforts and helping preserve this remarkable insect for future generations.
Care Requirements: Black Beauty stick insects feed on bramble, privet, or eucalyptus leaves. They thrive in moderate temperatures (70-78°F) with moderate humidity (50-70%) and appreciate a well-ventilated enclosure with climbing branches.
Each insect comes with our Live Arrival Guarantee and detailed care instructions to help you successfully maintain this rare species.
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Care instructions
Care instructions
Most of our items are designed for easy maintenance. Care instructions are included with every product, but if you ever need additional guidance, our support team is always ready to help.
Invertebrate Care & Shipping FAQs
What is your live arrival guarantee?
Our Live Arrival Guarantee applies to Next Day Air shipping only. We carefully pack every order to ensure your pets arrive safe and healthy. If your order arrives DOA (dead on arrival), you must contact us within 1 hour of delivery and provide clear photo proof in the original packaging.
⚠️ NO REFUNDS will be issued under any circumstances.
If a valid claim is approved, we will provide a replacement (or store credit if needed, depending on availability).
We are not responsible for delays, extreme weather, or mishandling once the package is in the carrier’s possession.
What care requirements and difficulty levels do you offer?
We specialize in mantises, millipedes, isopods, roaches, leaf insects, tarantulas, and scorpions—each with varying care requirements. Every species listing includes a detailed difficulty rating (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) and comprehensive care guides covering temperature, humidity, feeding, and housing. Beginners should start with hardy species like dubia roaches or millipedes, while experienced keepers can explore more specialized species. Our care guides are included with every order to help you succeed.
What's included with my order?
Every order includes your live invertebrate(s), a detailed species-specific care guide, and feeding recommendations. Premium orders may include starter kits with substrate, food, and basic supplies to get you started immediately. We also provide access to our online care resources just email us you can ask questions. All animals are carefully packed to minimize stress during shipping.
What is your return and refund policy for live animals?
We don't except returns since they are live animals, sorry! Email us for a different solution!