Difficulty level 2 - very docile and resistant
very simple species to keep, suitable for beginners
Tropical habits, it feeds on insects
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Phyllocrania Paradoxa also known by the common name "Ghost Mantis"
SIZE: About L2/L3
NATIVE TO: Sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar
ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES: temperature 25-26 degrees Celsius during the day, 24C at night, humidity 65-70%
DIET: insects of adequate size to the current size of the Mantis (crickets, cockroaches, worms, locusts)
SETUP: terrarium or faunabox 20x20x30 or 40, substrate 5-6 cm of peat and coconut fiber, it is also recommended to add tropical plants and areas with natural decorations that allow for adequate shelter, hydration provided by daily sprays (once a day)
HABITS: gregarious, It can also live in large groups, is mainly diurnal with arboreal habits
BEHAVIOR: Very docile, even towards individuals of the same species although with minimal risk of cannibalism, tolerance increases by providing enough space and food for all the individuals raised
GROWTH RATE: average, even if rather voracious
LIFESPAN: About 12/18 months in captivity
STATUS CITES: no
Specific References
Suitable for all reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates
High concentration of protein; very little chitin
Highest quality quartz sand for terraries and aquariums
100% sterilized and free of fine particulates
Pack 1 kg
Capacity 5.8 lt, transparent, 18.5x18.5x19 cm (external) size
Easy to sanitize and suitable for a variety of uses, thanks to the height
Also great for the creation of kits or small terrari or exhibition exhibitions
Suitable for the housing of small reptiles and amphibians as well as invertebrates (migals, scorpions etc.) arboreal also
Aggressiveness level: 5 – Moderately aggressive towards conspecifics but harmless to the keeper.
Origin: Malay Peninsula - Sumatra.
Long-lived mantis, with a lifespan of up to approximately 2 years.
Widespread in Southeast Asia, suitable for newbies
Need for branches where station most of the time
Very prolific variety after mating
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.
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**
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
Aggressive level 5 - can only be accommodated one specimen per the not fit
Very simple variety to breed, suitable for newbies
Tropical, feeds on meal bugs
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
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 °
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
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
Rhombodera Valida
Native to India and Southeast Asia
Aggression Level 2 - Very Docile
Very easy to grow, suitable for beginners
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
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