{"product_id":"ghost-mantis","title":"Ghost Mantis","description":"\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"10a3080f-50f3-4ef2-8f0a-70c773f57c77\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-33\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69cfab4c-d844-832d-b86a-e1b7ae95e520-4\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-34\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"9980bad2-2759-4f04-a762-a424440878b9\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"42\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"42\"\u003eGhost Mantis (\u003cem data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"39\"\u003ePhyllocrania paradoxa\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"464\"\u003eThe Ghost Mantis is one of the most unusual and captivating mantis species in the hobby, famous for its leaf-like appearance and incredible camouflage. With its twisted body shape, muted brown colouring, and dead-leaf mimicry, this species is both fascinating and beautiful to observe. Calm, lightweight, and relatively easy to care for, the Ghost Mantis is a fantastic choice for both beginners and experienced keepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"469\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"q4buzp\" data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"488\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"486\"\u003eHabitat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"634\"\u003eNative to Africa and Madagascar, Ghost Mantises thrive in warm, well-ventilated environments with plenty of vertical climbing space for moulting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"872\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18doi5c\" data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"716\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"652\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall, well-ventilated enclosure with good height for climbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iqfeb8\" data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"745\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"735\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13kgxa8\" data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"800\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"761\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate (50–70%) with light misting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3id0z4\" data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"872\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"813\"\u003eDecor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twigs, branches, and foliage for climbing and camouflage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"877\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"l1mtwk\" data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"894\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eGhost Mantises are ambush predators that patiently wait for prey to come within striking distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13gyuve\" data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit flies (for younger nymphs), small crickets, green bottle flies, roaches, and other suitable live insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y7f61f\" data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003eFeeding frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uuay69\" data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eNymphs: Every 1–2 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kmppfq\" data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003eAdults: 2–3 times per week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"navhug\" data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003eAvoid leaving large prey items in the enclosure during moulting periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1o2m479\" data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003eThis species is hardy, fascinating to watch, and often more tolerant of communal setups than many other mantis species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jhp3sy\" data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calm, slow-moving, and non-aggressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"eas0n5\" data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003eHandling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Possible with care, but best kept as a display species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rbe6yn\" data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 8–12 months depending on sex and care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9bbnnc\" data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensure good airflow and enough vertical space for safe moulting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1u0118o\" data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eWhy Choose a Ghost Mantis?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ym37j4\" data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003eIncredible dead-leaf camouflage and unique appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1akzg3e\" data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003eBeginner-friendly and relatively easy to maintain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6lkrr0\" data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eCalm and fascinating behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f2iunq\" data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003eExcellent display species for naturalistic setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"2101\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA truly eye-catching invertebrate, the Ghost Mantis is perfect for anyone looking for a strange, beautiful, and low-maintenance exotic 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