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Lightning Source Halogeneous- or other heating- lamps
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 50%- 60%
Night 60%- 70%
Hint spray every 2- 3 days
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 15cm x 15cm x 20cm
Community-Keeping at least 30cm x 30cm x 50cm (ca. 2 couples),
from L5 sperate sexes (recommended)
Setup twigs, branches, bark, plants
Substrate pulp, earth-sand-mixture
Food Drosophila, flys, moths, cockroaches, not defendish flying insects
Hint keep bigger nymphs and adult more dry than younger nymphs

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