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Lightning Source Daylight is enough, Halogenous-lights etc. are recommended
Period ca. 12 hours
Temperature

Temperature

All data for the temperature are guide values.

In a big cage the temperature should be from the minimum to the maximum temperature, so that the mantis can choose the best temperature. But the maximum temperature should only be reached on a small spot.
In smaller cages should the middle between the max. and the min. temperatures be choosed.

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Day 28°C- 32°C
Night not less than 20°C
Humidity

Humidity

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Day 60%- 70%
Night 60%- 80%
Hint spray every evening, Larvae more wet, avoid stganent moisture
Terrarium

Terrarium

The indication of the cagesize is L x S x H (lenght x spreads x height).

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Single-Keeping at least 10cm x 10cm x 10cm
Community-Keeping at least 20cm x 20cm x 30cm (ca. 4 couples)
Setup branches, twigs, microphyllous plants
Substrate earth-sand-mixture, pulp
Food Drosphila melanogaster, springtails, small flys and other small food
Other Species similarly can be kept:
  • Ceratomantis saussurii

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