A stick insect has all the characteristics of any other insect: Six legs, a body made up of three easily identifiable parts (head, thorax, abdomen), antennae and sometimes wings.
You can hold any insect. A walking stick insect is not poisonous, however they are typically hard to find. Many schools will have a walking stick insect available for elementary students to observe...
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