Flower mantids

The genera Pseudocreobotra & Creobroter

Guide to keeping and breeding flower mantids

Praying mantises (mantodeas) are gaining more and more followers in the terrarium hobby. In this volume of the “Species by Species” series, author Stephan Schorn explains exactly what is needed to successfully breed these fascinating animals of the genera Pseudocreobotra (African Flower Mantis) and Creobroter (Asian Flower Mantis) in a species-appropriate way.

For example, Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii, Pseudocreobotra ocellata & Creobroter elongatus are presented.

Species by species, the books in this series introduce you to the most popular terrarium animals. Each volume offers you detailed, practical care instructions and you will find all the information you need to successfully breed your animals. All important questions from the required tank size to terrarium set-up, technical equipment, species-appropriate nutrition and disease prevention are answered with numerous tricks and tips. Experienced, long-standing breeders reveal how you can encourage the animals to reproduce and raise healthy young.

All this in full color, generously illustrated and attractively designed just about your terrarium animal – species by species!