Feed the female a large prey item. A "preoccupied" female is a safe female.
Mating can last from several hours to a full day. Do not disturb them.
Within 1–3 weeks, she will produce a large, flat, leaf-like ootheca, usually attached to a branch or mesh. how to breed your dragon mantis x upd
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Once they separate, immediately remove the male and return him to his own enclosure to prevent late-stage predation. Phase 3: Post-Mating Care (Ootheca) Feed the female a large prey item
Within a few weeks, the female will deposit a foamy egg case known as an .
For 3 days leading up to the pairing, feed the female heavy, high-caloric prey items (such as roaches or large flies) daily. Do not disturb them
: This is the most critical rule. When you breed a Phyllantis , the female parent becomes Soul Bound .
The male will jump onto the female's back, clamping his forelegs around her thorax. Once securely mounted, copulation can take anywhere from . Keep a long pair of tweezers handy; if the female turns her head aggressively toward him, gently distract her with a prey item to safeguard the male.
Secure the ootheca on a twig and keep it in a stable, humid environment.