Description
Current Status: Now hatching!
The Giant Rainforest Mantis Hierodula majuscula is one of Australia’s largest Mantis species, and makes a great pet for home, office or classroom!
All of our specimens are Captively bred and reared by us in our Blue Mountains Bug Lab!
All of our specimens are Parasite-free.
Specimens shipped are approximately L5.
All specimens come with Basic Care Sheet and ongoing email consultancy.
Please note, most specimens will be green once they have gone through their final molt. Some may be golden yellow, or a little pinkish or orange!
These insects are Harmless but not recommended as pets for young children under 12yo. Handling must be limited.
Only Shipping to Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic, TAS and SA, Australia.
Not included: Regular live food supply, enclosure, heating, substrate etc.
Environmental Requirements:
Tropical Rainforest Setup including;
– high humidity (70-90%)
– regular live food such as appropriately-sized crickets
– furniture for perching such as wood, plants or cuttings. Fern is ideal!
– moist substrate such as cocoa peat.
– ambient temperature range of 20-30C.
