{"product_id":"hierodula-membranacea-giant-asian-mantisl3-l4","title":"Hierodula Membranacea","description":"\u003cheader class=\"entry-header\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGiant Asian Mantis\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe Giant Asian Mantis\u003cspan\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHierodula membranacea)\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most common of the mantis species kept as pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIts large size and the relative ease of keeping is a big factor to its popularity.\u003cbr\u003eThe Giant Asian Mantis has its natural habitat in Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\/look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe color of the Giant Asian Mantis can usually be green, but there are also yellow, beige and brown tones as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe beige individuals can even look rose\/pinkish. The difference in color is more likely a response to the environment in which the animal is kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eI believe some mantids can change with high humidity environments and greener vegetation to lively green\/emerald hues to mimic living vegetation and the opposite can happen in drier seasons and decaying plants go Yellow-Brown in color to blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHierodula membranacea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis known to be one of the largest mantis species that can be successfully kept in captivity. Adult females can range from 3.5-4 inches long and the males are a little smaller around 3-3.25 inches. The males are also thinner and lighter than the females. The wings of a male extend just past the abdomen, adult females are bigger and bulkier with wings that extend just to the abdomen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehavior of the Giant Asian Mantis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHierodula membranacea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis very prey aggressive, These will actively hunt its prey once locked on. They have been known in my groups to pounce\/dive on prey. Large prey insects do not scare a Giant Asian Mantis, it will attack anything half its own body size or smaller. They can be hand tamed and handled easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGiant Asian Mantises are not picky eaters, they will eat almost anything. When adult they can easily grab adult crickets, adult locusts and bigger cockroaches. L1 nymphs are fine with fruit flies and will eat small crickets, flies and young grasshoppers while growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental conditions and housing for this species\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe ideal temperature for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHierodula membranacea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis about 75°-80°F, At night it can be cooler at night between 65°-70°F\u003cbr\u003eThis species does not have high demands concerning humidity, but it is important to spray with water every other day for a drink. Air humidity should be about 40-65%. Higher air humidity is a leading cause of death for any mantis but these especially!\u003cbr\u003eAs with all species of praying mantis, this species needs a cage that is at least 3× the length of the animal is long, and at least 2× the width of the mantid. For adult mantids this means is a minimum 10.5 in. height and 7.5 in. width. A nice size for a terrarium would be 12in. × 8in. × 12in., so there is room for plants and perches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SGV Mantis","offers":[{"title":"i2-i3","offer_id":37678659371196,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"i4-i5","offer_id":37678649671868,"sku":"","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"i6","offer_id":39685482447036,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0440\/5903\/3762\/products\/20201201_121307.jpg?v=1607661741","url":"https:\/\/sgv-mantis.myshopify.com\/products\/hierodula-membranacea-giant-asian-mantisl3-l4","provider":"SGV Mantis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}