Housing:

Mantids don’t require much space but the cage or container needs to be able to accommodate them as they grow. Generally the container must be 3x the mantis length and 2x for the width. It must be well ventilated to prevent the growth of mold

This species can be cannibalistic and should be housed separately after L3

Temperature:

They prefer temps from 73-84 F but can go lower at night. A heat lamp or heating pad can be used to get the desired temp.  

Humidity:

They do best with humidity around 70%. Daily misting can meet these requirements.

Water:

Mantids do not require standing water to drink and receive most of their moisture from their food. They will however drink water drops from misting. Good ventilation is required to prevent mold growth from higher humidity

Feeding:

Flying insects are the preferred source of food but will willingly eat crickets and roaches. As nymphs fruit flies are the ideal food source and increase to house flies and blue/green bottle flies as they get larger. They also will enjoy moths or other harmless flying insects. It’s recommended that the size of the feeder insect does not exceed 1/2 the mantis length. Crickets and Roaches can be given once they are large enough. Most pet stores sell fruit flies and wax worms that can be grown into moths. Larger flies can found easily from online suppliers or sometimes from bait shops.