Hierodula venosa
Hierodula • Mantidae
A large, golden-hued Southeast Asian Hierodula — hardy, voracious, and beginner-friendly like the rest of the genus. Keep at 72-85°F with 50-70% humidity from a daily light mist, in a tall, well-ventilated enclosure (about 30x30x40 cm) with perches and clear molting space at the top. Takes large flying and crawling prey including roaches. House individually; harmless to humans.
Temperature
72-85°F
Humidity
50-70%
Prey size: flies, crickets, roaches
Type
arboreal
Adult Size
female ~4 in, male ~3.5 in
Growth Rate
fast
Native Region
Southeast Asia
Temperament
bold, voracious ambush predator; docile toward humans
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