{"product_id":"timor-shield-mantis","title":"Timor Shield Mantis","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTIMOR SHIELD MANTIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhombodera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 7–9 cm | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActivity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mainly diurnal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📏 SIZE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAdults can reach around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7–9 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFemales are generally larger and heavier than males.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNymphs are very small and delicate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏠 HOUSING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTall, well-ventilated enclosure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMinimum adult enclosure: approx. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 × 20 × 30 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; larger is better.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProvide plenty of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evertical climbing space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and twigs\/branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mantis needs clear space to hang upside down when moulting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum height should be around 3× the mantis's body length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌡️ TEMPERATURE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAim for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA slight drop at night is beneficial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAvoid prolonged temperatures above \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💡 LIGHTING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo UVB is essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNormal room lighting is suitable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide a natural day\/night cycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid bright lighting directly over the enclosure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 HUMIDITY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAim for around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60–75%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLightly mist the enclosure \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eonce daily or as required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow surfaces to dry between mistings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood ventilation is essential to prevent stagnant conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🦗 FOOD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFeed appropriately sized \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elive insects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable prey includes fruit flies, house flies, crickets and small locusts depending on the mantis's size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eJuveniles generally require food \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eevery 1–2 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAdults can usually be fed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–3 times per week\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove uneaten prey, particularly before moulting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💦 WATER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMantises normally drink \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewater droplets from misting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightly mist the enclosure rather than providing a deep water dish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid soaking the enclosure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐚 SHEDDING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoulting is the most vulnerable time in a mantis's life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mantis may stop eating and become less active beforehand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnsure sufficient vertical space for the mantis to hang freely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever handle or disturb a mantis during moulting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove live prey if a moult is approaching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🤲 HANDLING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan become accustomed to gentle handling when calm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAllow the mantis to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewalk onto your hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than grabbing it.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever handle immediately before or after a moult.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid sudden movements and excessive handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❤️ HEALTH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHealthy mantises should have good posture, strong grip and a good feeding response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrooping, inability to grip, injuries or prolonged refusal of food can indicate a problem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnsure adequate ventilation and hydration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA mantis that is preparing to moult may naturally stop eating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧹 CLEANING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove uneaten prey and waste regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove shed skins once they have been abandoned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWipe contaminated surfaces as necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid harsh chemicals, aerosols and pesticides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not excessively disturb the enclosure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏡 BEFORE YOU BRING YOUR ANIMAL HOME\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Tall, secure and well-ventilated enclosure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Plenty of branches and climbing surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Clear vertical moulting space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Temperature checked and stable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Hygrometer installed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Suitable live food available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Fine misting bottle prepared\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ No loose or dangerous décor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚠️ IMPORTANT BITS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever disturb a mantis while it is moulting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways provide enough height for a complete moult.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not leave crickets or other aggressive prey in the enclosure when the mantis is moulting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTimor Shield Mantises should generally be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehoused individually\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e due to cannibalism.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle gently — their legs, wings and abdomen can be easily 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