Stupid question time--egg case Shield mantis

[stardrop]

Ok...the mated female Malasian sheild mantis that I was given has layed her egg case. Can anyone tell me the gestation and temp/humidity requirements for hatching? Thanks for your time! :lol:

 

[Rick]

Around 30-45 days. Room temps are fine. Keep the ooth under basically the same condtions as the adults.

http://mantidforum.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=9597

 

[yen_saw]

THe shield mantis ootheca took exactly 30 days to hatch based on my experience with the Rhombodera sp. stock. I keep the ooth about 80-85F/60% and mist every or every other day. Hundreds will hatch so get lot of fruit flies ready.