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Lightning Source not required
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 20°C- 25°C
Night 18°C- 24°C
avoid temperatures over 30°C
Humidity

Humidity

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Day 50%- 70%
Night 60%- 80%
Hint keep the substrate dampish
Terrarium

Terrarium

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

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Single-Keeping not required
Community-Keeping at least 30cm x 30cm x 20cm für ca. 3 couples
Setup bark, roots, stones, leavage, moss
offer watering place
Substrate cocos- humus, earth
Food fruit and veg (e.g. cucumber, apple), fish- food flakes

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