{"product_id":"australian-garden-mantis-orthodera-ministralis","title":"Australian Garden Mantis (Orthodera ministralis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Orthodera ministralis) for sale. The Australian garden mantis is the bright-green mantis found in backyards across Australia, recognisable by its broad, shield-like thorax and blue eye-spots. Small, hardy and easy to feed, it is the perfect first mantis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from Australian breeders and shipped live every Monday and Tuesday (excluding NT and Tasmania).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian Garden Mantis Care Guide for Beginners\u003cbr\u003e\nExperience level: Beginner\u003cbr\u003e\nAdult size: 3–4cm\u003cbr\u003e\nLifespan: 6–12 months\u003cbr\u003e\nEnclosure: A ventilated enclosure at least 3 times as tall as the mantis, around 15 x 15 x 20cm, so it can hang to moult.\u003cbr\u003e\nTemperature: 22–28°C.\u003cbr\u003e\nHumidity: Lightly mist every 1–2 days, with good ventilation so the enclosure dries between mistings.\u003cbr\u003e\nLighting: No UVB needed. Normal room light for a natural day\/night cycle is enough; keep out of direct sun.\u003cbr\u003e\nSubstrate and décor: A thin layer of substrate with twigs and branches for climbing and moulting.\u003cbr\u003e\nDiet: Fruit flies for nymphs, then flies and small crickets every 2–3 days.\u003cbr\u003e\nHandling: Gentle and often happy to walk onto your hand. Never pull a mantis off a surface; let it step off.\u003cbr\u003e\nLicence: No licence is needed for most invertebrates, but rules vary by state and species, so check before you buy if you are interstate.\u003cbr\u003e\nEverything you need: Mantis Enclosure Starter Kit, Flightless Fruit Fly Culture, Terrarium Misting Bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNew to keeping? Read our free care guides or contact our team for advice before your animal arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Biota Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52817182359783,"sku":"Australian Garden Mantis (Orthodera ministralis)","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/5014\/0903\/files\/PC9_0759.jpg?v=1791892120","url":"https:\/\/www.biotastudio.com.au\/products\/australian-garden-mantis-orthodera-ministralis","provider":"Biota Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}