The numbers
Enclosure
25 × 20 × 30 cm
Diet
Flies, crickets, roaches, moths · Nymphs every 1–2 days; adults every 3–4 days
Temperature
24–30°C
Humidity
70–80%
Identity
Order / Family
Mantodea
IUCN / CITES
Not evaluated; not CITES-listed
Difficulty
Intermediate
Commonality
Common
Adult size
F 7–8 cm; M ~5–6 cm
Lifespan
F ~7–9 mo adult; total ~11–13 mo
Growth rate
Medium
Activity & niche
Nocturnal-leaning · Arboreal leaf mimic ambush
Temperament
Shy, calm; death-feigns
Venom / defense
Harmless; grasp/pinch; startle wing-flash
Price (THB)
฿300–650
Enclosure and conditions
Temperature
24–30°C
Humidity
70–80%
Min. enclosure
25×20×30 cm (H ≥3× body); mesh top
Substrate
Coco fibre; keep humid
Hides / decor / water
Bark, dead leaves & twigs; mist daily to drink
Diet
Staple food
Flies, crickets, roaches, moths
Feeding frequency
Nymphs every 1–2 days; adults every 3–4 days
Supplements
None; gut-load feeders
Behaviour and handling
Handling
Docile but skittish; may play dead
Communal
No — cannibalistic
Defense / stress signs
Thanatosis or wing-flash; flees large prey
Reproduction
Reproduction
Ridged ootheca ~40–80 eggs; hatch ~5–7 wk
Common health problems
Common health issues
SignsMismoult, dehydration
Red flags / quarantine
SignsLethargy, dark abdomen, mould
Good to know
- Has an especially broad, lobed pronotum resembling a torn leaf
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