camponotus barbaricus colony size:1Q 15-20W and semi-arboreal

and semi-arboreal

Difficulty (Keeping): Beginner to Intermediate

and protein-rich dry foods

easy maintenance

Hardy and more tolerant than many other mantis species

camponotus barbaricus colony size:1Q 15-20W and semi-arborealCamponotus barbaricus Temperature: 22 28C (optimal: 24 26C)Humidity: 50 70% (higher in the nest, drier in the outworld)Colony Size: Slow growing, but can reach thousands over timeDiet: Sugars (honey, sugar water) & proteins (insects, boiled egg, fish food)Nest Type: Test tube setup for founding; later Ytong, acrylic, or natural wood nestsActivity: Mostly nocturnal but active during the day in warmer conditionsHibernation: Required (OctoberMarch) at 5