Sphodromantis gastrica
Sphodromantis • Mantidae
A robust green African mantis in the classic Sphodromantis mold — one of the hardiest, most low-maintenance mantises and an excellent beginner keep. Comfortable at 75-85°F with a modest 40-60% humidity and a single light daily mist for drinking, in a tall enclosure at least 3x its length with a rough ceiling for hanging molts. A bold, indiscriminate feeder. House individually; harmless to humans.
Temperature
68-85°F
Humidity
40-60%
Prey size: flies, crickets, roaches
Type
arboreal
Adult Size
female ~4 in, male ~3 in
Growth Rate
fast
Native Region
Eastern and Southern Africa
Temperament
bold, hardy, voracious; docile toward humans
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