Plistospilota
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Lightning Source Daylight is enough, Halogeneus- lamps etc. 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 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 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 25cm x 25cm x 35cm
Community-Keeping just nymphs up to L4: at least 20cm x 20cm x 30cm (ca. 10 larvae)
Setup branches, twigs, plants,
Substrate eart-sand-mixture, pulp
Food Drosophila, flys, moths, crickets, cockroaches, migratory locust, Zophoba
Other Species similarly can be kept:
  • Plistospilota validissima
  • Polyspilota aeruginosa

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