{"id":150060,"date":"2018-04-04T14:21:08","date_gmt":"2018-04-04T12:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insektenliebe.com\/haltungsberichte\/miomantis-paykullii-egyptian-praying-mantis\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T18:57:44","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T16:57:44","slug":"miomantis-paykullii-egyptian-praying-mantis","status":"publish","type":"report","link":"https:\/\/insektenliebe.com\/en\/keeping-reports\/miomantis-paykullii-egyptian-praying-mantis\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping Miomantis paykullii \u2013 Egyptian Praying Mantis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Miomantis paykullii is a small, agile praying mantis. It changes its location more frequently than many other mantises and can jump quickly when disturbed. If you enjoy observing hunting behavior, it\u2019s fascinating\u2014but it requires special attention when opening the terrarium. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Miomantis paykullii at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n
Size<\/strong><\/td>about 3\u20134 cm<\/td><\/tr>
Temperature<\/strong><\/td>About 25 \u00b0C during the day as a general guide; slightly cooler at night<\/td><\/tr>
Humidity<\/strong><\/td>A somewhat drier environment with water offered in small amounts as needed<\/td><\/tr>
Keeping<\/strong><\/td>Individually, with secure hanging spaces<\/td><\/tr>
Food<\/strong><\/td>Live prey that matches the animal’s actual body size<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n

This species is native to large parts of Africa and feeds on shrubs and grasses. Adult males can fly. Therefore, when opening the container, ensure the environment is quiet and keep other pets away. <\/p>\n\n

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Terrarium for Miomantis paykullii<\/h2>\n\n

Safe climbing surfaces and open space underneath are more important than decorative furnishings. Plan for a terrarium height of at least three times the animal\u2019s body length. There must be enough open space beneath the perching area for shedding. Adjust the terrarium as the animal grows. <\/p>\n\n

Use a lid that closes securely and ventilation openings that are well-sealed. A few suitable twigs are often enough. Don’t overcrowd the enclosure with decorations. Even species that are sometimes kept together can eat each other; keeping them separately makes care easier. <\/p>\n\n

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Recommended Reading: The Right Mantid Terrarium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s how to assess size, ventilation, and open space before buying a new terrarium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Climate and Molting<\/h2>\n\n

Check the temperature at the animal’s preferred resting spot. You’ll only need an additional heater if the location is too cool. Direct sunlight and uncontrolled heat are not suitable. Spray small droplets onto the surroundings without soaking the animal, and then let the surfaces dry. <\/p>\n\n

Before molting, your mantis may refuse food. If this happens, remove any prey that might be bothering it and let the mantis hang undisturbed. After molting, the new exoskeleton needs time to harden. Do not resume feeding until the mantis is gripping firmly and accepting prey. <\/p>\n\n

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Food for Miomantis paykullii<\/h2>\n\n

Choose live prey based on the actual size of your mantis. Young nymphs should be fed small fruit flies; as they grow, larger fruit flies and, later on, golden flies or blowflies are suitable. Larval stages are only a guideline, not a fixed portion size. <\/p>\n\n

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