Giant Rainforest Mantis
Hierodula majuscula
Hierodula • Mantidae
Overview
A big, robust green Australian mantis — one of the largest kept and very hardy, making it a great larger-mantis starter. Comfortable at room warmth (75-86°F) with 70-80% humidity from misting every other day, in a tall enclosure with branches and foliage to climb. Bold feeder that takes large flying and crawling prey. House individually; harmless to humans.
Husbandry Requirements
Temperature & Humidity
Temperature
75-86°F
Humidity
70-80%
Enclosure Sizes
Substrate
Feeding Schedule
Prey size: flies, crickets, roaches
Quick Stats
Type
arboreal
Adult Size
3-5 inches
Growth Rate
fast
Native Region
Australia (Queensland rainforest)
Temperament
bold, hardy
Behavior
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