fruit fly culture for mantids

[Metzgermeister]

Hey everyone, I'm planning on getting a Tenodera aridifolia (chinese mantis) egg case, and was wondering on the best way to raise a feeder fruit fly culture. Any suggestions?

 

[RVS]

If you buy a starter culture it's self-maintaining.
For best results I suggest keeping the culture a little above room temperature.
For whatever reason, no matter how much food is availible, cultures will eventually die off. So expect to have to replace cultures before your mantids are ready for larger prey. Good luck!

 

[ScorpDude]

or every now and again split the culture, so you've always got a new one