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Lightning Source Daylight is enough, but Halogeneous- lamps etc. are recommended,
create dark areas
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 25°C- 30°C
Night not less than 20°C
Humidity

Humidity

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Day 50%- 70%
Night 60%- 80%
Hint spray every 1- 2 evening,
avoid stagnant moisture, adults more dry
Terrarium

Terrarium

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

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Single-Keeping males: at least 5cm x 5cm x 10cm
females: at least 15cm x 15cm x 20cm
Community-Keeping at least 20cm x 20cm x 40cm (ca. 5 males)
females separate
Setup small plants, twigs, branches, flowers
Substrate earth-sand-mixture, cocos- humus
Food Drosophila, flys, moths, cockroaches
Other Species similarly can be kept:
  • Hymenopus coronatus

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