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You should definitely put a lamp in there and run something like a 12/12 day/night rhythm. That fits for most mantids. How is your temperature and humidity inside the enclosure during day and night? I don’t know where you live, but ambient temperature might be too low for your mantis. Cheers...

Hi, As far as I am informed, you should be able to find Mantis religiosa and different kinds of Empusa down there. Probably also some Sphodromantis from Africa are possible. But I am not sure which kinds are under conversation in Spain. You should inform yourself in advance. Cheers, Tristan

Hi, how much is a lot of time and what kind of mantis is it actually? Normally I use a 12 hours day/night rhythm. Cheers, Tristan

Hi, Are the eyes really black or is is a dark purple? Permanent black spots on the eyes usually appear if the mantis rubs its head on the enclosure because it sees something outside. Do you have any feeding insects or other mantids in a direct line of sight? Maybe is is easier to help you if...

Hi and welcome :) Where in Germany are you from? Cheers, Tristan

Hi all, I am Tristan, 29 years old and from southwest Germany. I started breeding mantids about two years ago and I am quite active in some German forums. Now I think it is time to also go international and get into contact with the wide world :) So far I had Sphodromantis viridis and...