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Lightning Source Halogeneous-lamps or other heating lamps
Period about 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 about 20°C
Humidity

Humidity

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Day 60% - 80%
Night 70% - 80%
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 necessary
Community-Keeping up to L6: about 20cm x 20cm x 20cm (15 nymphs)
L6 and up: about 25cm x 20cm x 20cm (6 mantids)
Setup thinner and thicker twigs, barksticks, twigs and plants with small leaves
Substrate coconut-hummus, may be covered with additional moss
Food pea-louses, fruitflies, small crickets, firebrats, small flies

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