- Out-of-Stock
RARITY - Various sizes available
Aggression level 5 - aggressive towards other varieties of mantises and towards individuals of the same species
Intermediate variety, suitable for breeders with medium experience given the breeding needs
Tropical, it feeds on meal insects, particularly drosophile and thermobia
We accept payments quickly, easily, and securely.
Express Courier
Acanthops erosula - Dead leaf mantis Peru
DIMENSIONS: M (L2 / 3) young young people; L (L4 / 5) adults / sub-adults, about 6 cm adult size
ORIGIN: South America, in particular the Amazon area
AMBIENT VALUES: temperature 26-28° C during the day, 22° C at night, humidity 70-80%
FEEDING: insects size appropriate to the size (crickets, cockroaches, worms, locusts) Medium-sized isopods
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT: terrarium or faunabox 30x20x30, developed in, substrate, together with 2-3 cm vermiculite with tropical terrarium plants or with fronds that allows to provide adequate shelter, hydration provided by the daily nebulizers (once a day) or with hydrogel
HABITS: it is not a gregarious species
AGGRESSIVITY: 5 - more than one specimen of the same species cannot coexist, even of different sexes and always with caution scenes
RAPID GROWTH: medium growth and voracious
STATUS CITES: no
Specific References
Suitable for all reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates
High concentration of protein; very little chitin
Difficulty level 2 - very docile and resistant
very simple species to keep, suitable for beginners
Tropical habits, it feeds on insects
Widespread in Southeast Asia, suitable for newbies
Need for branches where station most of the time
Very prolific variety after mating
RARITY - Much sought after and with a beautiful color and shape
Aggressiveness level 1 - can coexist with other mantises of the same species albeit with minimal risks
Widespread in Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil
Females reach 8 cm in length and males about 5 cm
Difficulty level 2 - very docile and resistant
very simple species to keep, suitable for beginners
Tropical habits, it feeds on insects
Easy variety, suitable for breeders with medium experience given the breeding needs
Aggression level 5 - aggressive towards other varieties of mantises and towards individuals of the same species
Tropical, it feeds on meal insects and keeps small
Requires medium humidity and temperature
Beautiful mantide typical of Central Africa
Very robust variety, suitable for newbies and quite voracious
They tend to chase prey compared to other mantid
They willingly accept most meal bugs
Very robust variety, which reaches 10 cm in length
Needs well-aired and sprayed boxes or terraries every two days
Suitable for both newbies and mantide for educational purposes
Rather voracious, he accepts meal bugs of various kinds
Widespread in Southeast Asia, suitable for newbies
Need for branches where station most of the time
Very prolific variety after mating
Complete kit, suitable for those who already breed mantises or want a more demanding mantis
Suitable as an educational kit also for children, with supervision
FREE live food included!
**MANTIS SOLD SEPARATELY**
Aggression level: 8 - Aggressive towards conspecifics and other species
Widespread in Southeast Asia, rather difficult to breed, suitable for experts
Need for branches where I station most of the time
Very prolific variety after mating
Size: L2/L3
Aggressiveness level: 5 – Moderately aggressive towards conspecifics but harmless to the keeper.
Origin: Sumatra Island
Long-lived mantis, with a lifespan of up to approximately 2 years.
Size L2-L3
Specific to the area of Yunnan, a Chinese province very rich in biodiversity
It keeps on small dimensions
Requires humidity of 60/70% and temperature 24-25 °
Aggressiveness level: 5 - moderately aggressive towards conspecifics
African mantis, which reaches 17 cm in length when adult!
Typical of particularly arid African habitats
Requires average humidity and temperature
A beautiful mantis that perfectly mimics the colors of orchids to camouflage itself while hunting.
Difficulty level 6 – Aggressive towards any smaller insect as well as members of its own species; keep each specimen individually.
Native to the tropical habitats of Indonesia.
Particularly voracious; moderately easy to care for.
Very robust variety, which reaches 8 cm in length
Needs well-aired and sprayed boxes or terrariums every day
Suitable for newbies and for educational purposes
Rather voracious, he accepts meal bugs of various kinds
RARITY - Much sought after and with a beautiful color and shape
Aggressiveness level 1 - can coexist with other mantises of the same species albeit with minimal risks
Widespread in Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil
Females reach 8 cm in length and males about 5 cm
Rhombodera Valida
Native to India and Southeast Asia
Aggression Level 2 - Very Docile
Very easy to grow, suitable for beginners
By continuing use this site, you agree to the Terms & Conditions and our use of cookies.