The numbers
Enclosure
30 × 20 × 30 cm
Diet
Flies, crickets, roaches (≤1/3 body) · Nymphs every 1–2 days; adults every 3–4 days
Temperature
26–32°C
Humidity
50–65%
Identity
Order / Family
Mantodea
IUCN / CITES
Not evaluated; not CITES-listed
Difficulty
Beginner
Commonality
Fairly common
Adult size
F 8–9 cm; M ~7 cm
Lifespan
F ~7–9 mo adult; total ~11–14 mo
Growth rate
Fast
Activity & niche
Diurnal · Arboreal ambush
Temperament
Bold, striking green/red display
Venom / defense
Harmless; grasp/pinch; flashes coloured armpits in threat
Price (THB)
฿300–700
Enclosure and conditions
Temperature
26–32°C
Humidity
50–65%
Min. enclosure
30×20×30 cm (H ≥3× body); mesh top
Substrate
Coco fibre; light mist
Hides / decor / water
Sturdy perches for moulting; mist droplets
Diet
Staple food
Flies, crickets, roaches (≤1/3 body)
Feeding frequency
Nymphs every 1–2 days; adults every 3–4 days
Supplements
None; gut-load feeders
Behaviour and handling
Handling
Calm; avoid pre-moult
Communal
No — cannibalistic
Defense / stress signs
Deimatic display with pink/red inner forelegs
Reproduction
Reproduction
Ootheca; hatch ~5–7 wk warm
Common health problems
Common health issues
SignsMismoult, dehydration
Red flags / quarantine
SignsLethargy, dark abdomen, mould
Good to know
- Bright brick-red femora make its threat display especially vivid
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