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Suitable for all reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates
High concentration of protein; very little chitin
Deroplatys Desiccata
€22.50
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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.
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Deroplatys desiccata, Giant Malaysian Mantis
SIZE: L2/L3
ORIGIN: Sumatra Island; Borneo
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Daytime temperature 25-26°C, nighttime 20-21°C, humidity 60-80%, with dual forced ventilation.
DIET: Insects of appropriate size (crickets, roaches, worms, locusts), medium-sized isopods.
RECOMMENDED SETUP: Terrarium or faunabox 20x20x30 cm for a single specimen; larger for groups of 3-4 individuals. Requires a vertically developed substrate of approximately 2-3 cm coconut fiber, along with aerial tropical plants or foliage providing adequate shelter, with leaves on the bottom. Hydration is maintained through daily misting (once per day).
BEHAVIOR: Gregarious; can live in large groups in the nymph stage but must be kept alone in the sub-adult/adult stage.
AGGRESSIVENESS: 5 – Moderately aggressive towards conspecifics, with minimal risk of cannibalism.
GROWTH RATE: Medium growth and voracious; lifespan of approximately 1.5 years (males) and 2 years (females).
CITES STATUS: No.
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Specific References
- EAN13
- 800820
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