c. pictipennis or poca spurca?

[mkayum]

Creobroter pictipennis or poca spurca? i have to choose between them. What were your experiences with these beautiful species? i also have chinese ooths "hatching them" I used to own 4x ghost mantis for breeding purpose, but only a male survived and died few months later. & few questions, how big would both species get? Thank you!

 

[CoolMantid]

Creobroter- Just making about 1 1/2 inch

Popa-2-3 inches

 

[agent A]

If u want something slow growing, long lived, forgiving, friendly, photogenic and about 3 inches long, go for the popa

If u want a prolific, small, vicious (towards prey), easy, cool, active short lived flower mantis, go for the creo

 

[mkayum]

How long poca spurca would live? In your experiences?

 

[CoolMantid]

Popa: 11-14 months is probally a good guess for a tropical species. Sometimes longer. (I like Popas becasue they go into this twig postion when scared)

Creos live from 8-11 months its kinda short. (They aggressive mantids. They will chase food around the cage)

 

[agent A]

My female popa is over a year old and doin fine

As adults creos last 4-6 months tops

 

[mkayum]

You guys are awesome. Thanks! One more questions, what temperature should I keep them in? I read somewhere they would live warm . About 80 F ?

 

[gripen]

yes 80 degrees is good.

 

[warpdrive]

If u want something slow growing, long lived, forgiving, friendly, photogenic and about 3 inches long, go for the popa

If u want a prolific, small, vicious (towards prey), easy, cool, active short lived flower mantis, go for the creo

great advice, I couldn't say it any better.

Harry

 

[gripen]

great advice, I couldn't say it any better.

Harry

+1

 

[Bryce08]

popas r easier and live longer but are more boring if your looking for entertainment. lol

 

[CoolMantid]

Creos are common

Popas are less common, go for Popas

 

[mkayum]

Creos are common

Popas are less common, go for Popas

1+ Thanks!

 

[brancsikia339]

Popas are stick mimics and live long

Creos are colorful flower mimics and are ephemeral (short lived)

 

[patrickfraser]

I prefer creos over popas, but I keep both. Popas can be boring, but the twig effect is cool. Creos are more active and prettier colors. Why do you have to choose just one? :devil:

 

[mkayum]

I prefer creos over popas, but I keep both. Popas can be boring, but the twig effect is cool. Creos are more active and prettier colors. Why do you have to choose just one? :devil:

I had to choose one so it'd fit my budget. Maybe both...

 

[frogparty]

Id say go for the Creos and breed em so you can keep them around

 

[Chivalry]

You can't have just one!

I haven't kept popas but I love my little creos. They're endlessly fun to watch hunt, fairly friendly, colorful and gorgeous. Plus I think C pictipennis's size is great.

 

[mkayum]

Maybe, I would just get them both. But it can be bit pricey. Do they require heat pad or lamp? 80 degrees for these species?