Does anyone know much about Creobroter elongata?

[NeyNey]

I recently acquired a Creobroter elongata (Thailand Flower Mantis) and I was wondering if anyone knew about the specifics on caring for them. I haven't been successful in my search online. I know the basics on caring for mantids...I've had them for a few years now. But I was wondering if anyone knew more than the basics...Any info would be great!

 

[odwan]

Here is a caresheet I found: http://www.mantis-inc.co.uk/creobroter.htm

My personal experience is that they are quite hardy, aggressive, active and they also grow very fast.
I spray the young ones every 1-2 days and spray less as they grow up (about every 1-2 weeks or even less after say, L4, L5), and my room humidity is always around 50%.
Some people might suggest keeping them cooler at night but the reason for that is just to slow down the growth rate. Any temperature between 20-30C works for me. (Takes about 2 months to reach adulthood at that sort of temperature)
The only thing that needs to be careful is that the enclosure needs to be clean and well ventilated, or they get sick easily.
Shouldnt be too difficult if you already have experience with mantis.

 

[Mithrandir]

Like odwan says, Creoboter species aren't that difficult to keep and breed. I've kept them at temperatures of 20-28 °C. I usually spray twice a week, but the adults are very hardy, so if you miss a misting, it isn't a big problem.
They're really fun to watch and a great looking mantid.

Cheers

 

[recluse]

I recently got 5 L1 nymphs. They are cool and I keep mine at 70 dgs. and mist every other day or two. Great species of mantids.

 

[NeyNey]

Thanks guys! I really appreciate the info. I had a Pseudocreobotra whalbergi previously and he was absolutely gorgeous, so I had to get another flower mantis!
This is him in his glory!

 

[odwan]

Nice threat display! If you have kept pseudocreobotra before, then the rearing of creobroter is basically the same.