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Lightning Source Daylight is enough, but Halogeneous-lamps or other lightning recommend
not too bright (dark areas needed)
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 60%- 80%
Night 70%- 90%
Hint spray them every evening, not too wet
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 20cm x 20cm x 30cm
Community-Keeping just nymphs up to L5
Setup branches, plants, twigs, leafes, barksticks, roots
Substrate earth-sand-mixture, mould, should be about 5cm- 10cm, can be covered by moss
Food Drosophila, flys, moths, cockroaches, small crickets

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