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Terrarium
Minimum size three times the length of the mantis in height and twice its width or length
Very good ventilation is essential as it is sensitive to excess humidity.
Decoration with thin dry branches where it can be hung and moved easily

Temperature
Ideal between 26 and 30 degrees Celsius
It can tolerate nighttime drops of up to 22 degrees.
You may need a heating blanket or lamp if the environment is cold.

Humidity
Between 40 and 60 percent
Spray very lightly once a day or every other day
Too much humidity can negatively affect it.

Feeding
Eats flying insects such as fruit flies, house flies, and moths
It feeds every two or three days in the young stage and once or twice a week in the adult stage.
The prey should be small to medium sized and preferably flying.

Fiddler Mantis (Gongylus gongylodes)

€11.99Price
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