Description
Catseye Mantis – Heterochaeta Orientalis
1x Instar2/Instar3 Nymph
Key Characteristics –
• Ideal for beginners
• Extra Large Mantis – Adult females up to 15cm, males smaller.
• Wide range of colours and beautiful markings, one distinctive feature is the huge eyes resembling those of a cat.
• Fascinating to observe. Very aggressive towards prey. Tolerant of correct handling. Always handle cautiously and never leave a child alone with a mantis. Adult males of this species are prone to flight, adult females are not.
• Under no circumstances should these be kept communally.
• These will thrive on large fruitflies and then green/bluebottle flies, locusts moths and dubia roaches after the 4th Instar. Despite their large size, they can be timid so a smaller prey is suitable.
• They do not require a feeding schedule as a thinner abdomen will indicate hunger and a satiated mantis will look plump. Mantis can comfortably hunt prey up to 50% their body length.
Environment for this species-
• Catseye Mantis should be kept around 25-25 degrees Celsius.
• They require a humidity of around 30%, which is much lower than most species. Occasional misting to allow the mantis to drink will suffice.
• They will drink from the droplets of moisture in their enclosure, separate water is unnecessary.
• All mantis require an enclosure at least 3x as tall as they are long. This is to allow ample space for molting so please bear this in mind when adding décor to enclosures.
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