{"product_id":"giant-blue-mantis","title":"Giant Blue Mantis","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eGiant Blue Mantis\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHierodula\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Giant Blue Mantis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around \u003cstrong\u003e8–10 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around \u003cstrong\u003e12–18 months\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📏 Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, robust praying mantis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemales are generally larger and heavier than males.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires sufficient height for successful moulting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏡 Housing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall, secure, well-ventilated enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum around \u003cstrong\u003e20 × 20 × 30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e for an adult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide plenty of twigs and foliage for climbing and hanging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave at least \u003cstrong\u003e2–3× the mantis's body length\u003c\/strong\u003e of clear vertical space for moulting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e22–28°C\u003c\/strong\u003e during the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAround \u003cstrong\u003e20–22°C\u003c\/strong\u003e at night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid prolonged temperatures above 30°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💡 Lighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo specialist UVB is essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a natural \u003cstrong\u003e10–12 hour day\/night cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid intense direct lighting and excessive heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Humidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAround \u003cstrong\u003e50–70%\u003c\/strong\u003e humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightly mist the enclosure regularly, allowing it to dry between mistings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood ventilation is essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🦗 Food\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed appropriately sized \u003cstrong\u003elive insects\u003c\/strong\u003e such as crickets, locusts, flies and roaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung nymphs require smaller prey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults typically feed \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 times per week\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on prey size and body condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove uneaten prey if it could disturb a moulting mantis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMantises generally drink \u003cstrong\u003ewater droplets from misting\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than from a bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightly mist foliage and enclosure surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🐛 Shedding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA mantis must hang freely to moult successfully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever disturb a mantis while moulting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove uneaten insects beforehand where possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA noticeable reduction in appetite is common before a moult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🤲 Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be handled gently once settled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow it to walk onto your hand rather than grabbing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever handle during or immediately around a moult.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e❤️ Health\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch for difficulty climbing, inability to grip surfaces, dehydration or problems moulting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood ventilation prevents stagnant, overly damp conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect temperature, humidity and adequate vertical space are essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧽 Cleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove uneaten prey and waste regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe dirty surfaces carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid dismantling the enclosure unnecessarily, particularly when the mantis is preparing to moult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏠 Before You Bring Your Mantis Home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet up the enclosure with plenty of \u003cstrong\u003evertical climbing and moulting space\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck temperature and humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave appropriately sized live food ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Important Bits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep Giant Blue Mantises singly housed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey are predators and may attack other mantises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe most important enclosure feature is \u003cstrong\u003eclear vertical space for moulting\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever leave live prey in the enclosure if the mantis is moulting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle gently — mantises are delicate despite their impressive appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58647154327933,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.snuffleandswim.com\/products\/giant-blue-mantis","provider":"Snuffle and Swim","version":"1.0","type":"link"}