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
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The Gongylus gongylodes or wandering violin mantis is a mantis that requires a certain breeding experience, as well as a high aggressiveness towards other individuals of the same species and, requires, terrariums developed in height, at least 40 cm.
DIMENSIONS: Size L2 / L3
ORIGIN: Sri Lanka and India,
AMBIENT VALUES: temperature 30/33 ° C during the day, 24-25 ° C at night, humidity 80-85%
FEEDING: insects size appropriate to the size (crickets, cockroaches, worms, locusts) Medium-sized isopods
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT: terrarium or faunabox 20x20x30 or 40, developed in height, substrate 2-3 cm vermiculite, together with tropical plants areas or with fronds that allow to provide adequate shelter, hydration provided by the daily nebulizers (once a day) or with hydrogel
HABITS: solitary, does not accept other mantises of the same species or other type, even if, in some cases, there are exceptions especially for the feeding phases of the animal, especially the first times
AGGRESSIVITY: 8 - quite aggressive towards other insects, of the same species and of others. It is not possible to breed them in groups except in rare cases
RAPID GROWTH: medium growth and voracious, with a life expectancy of about 10/11 months
STATUS CITES: no
Specific References
Difficulty level 2 - very docile and resistant
very simple species to keep, suitable for beginners
Tropical habits, it feeds on insects
Highest quality quartz sand for terraries and aquariums
100% sterilized and free of fine particulates
Pack 1 kg
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!
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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
Very robust variety, which reaches 10 cm in length
Needs well-aired and sprayed boxes or terraries every two days
Suitable for newbies and for educational purposes
Rather voracious, he accepts meal bugs of various kinds
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
Difficulty level 2 - very docile and resistant
very simple species to keep, suitable for beginners
Tropical habits, it feeds on insects
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
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
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
Rhombodera Valida
Native to India and Southeast Asia
Aggression Level 2 - Very Docile
Very easy to grow, suitable for beginners
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.
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
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
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
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