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jeweled flower mantis (Creobroter gemmatus)
Written by: @mandi
Difficulty: Beginner
Size: 1.25-2in (3-5cm)
Humidity: 50-60%
Temperature: 70°-83°F (21°-28°C)
Feeding: They’re extremely aggressive and willing to hunt out their prey.
What to feed: i1-i3 nymphs: Fruit flies (D. melanogaster) (i3 usually can take hydei as well) i4-i6 nymphs: Fruit flies (D. hydei), house flies, bluebottle/greenbottle flies, small red runner or dubia roaches, small crickets i6-Adult: House flies, wax moths, bluebottle/greenbottle flies, crickets, small red runner or dubia roaches
Enclosure: Small nymphs(~i1-i4) can be housed in an 8oz deli cup or similar sized enclosure. Older nymphs and adults do well in 32oz deli cups
