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The Hissing Roach Emporium

Live Spiny Flower Mantis (Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii) - Colorful Pet Mantis

Live Spiny Flower Mantis (Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii) - Colorful Pet Mantis

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Spiny Flower Mantis (Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii)

The Spiny Flower Mantis is one of the most visually striking mantis species available, featuring bold coloration and dramatic spined limbs that make it a standout display species. Despite their exotic appearance, this species remains manageable for keepers with basic mantis experience.

Spiny Flower Mantises stay on the smaller side and can be comfortably housed in a ventilated deli cup enclosure for their entire lifespan, making them easy to care for in compact setups.

Feeding & Care

  • Early instars feed readily on fruit flies

  • After several molts, they can be transitioned to blue bottle flies or appropriately sized roach nymphs

  • Requires stable temperatures and proper ventilation for best health and growth

Why Choose This Species

  • One of the most visually impressive mantis species

  • Compact size with minimal enclosure requirements

  • Active hunters with strong feeding response

  • Excellent choice for hobbyists looking to move beyond beginner species

Care level: Beginner–Intermediate
Adult size: Small
Housing: Ventilated deli cup or similar enclosure

Proper temperature, humidity, and airflow are essential for long-term success.

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Care instructions

Most of our items are designed for easy maintenance. Care instructions are included with every product, but if you ever need additional guidance, our support team is always ready to help.

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Invertebrate Care & Shipping FAQs

What is your live arrival guarantee?

Our Live Arrival Guarantee applies to Next Day Air shipping only. We carefully pack every order to ensure your pets arrive safe and healthy. If your order arrives DOA (dead on arrival), you must contact us within 1 hour of delivery and provide clear photo proof in the original packaging.

⚠️ NO REFUNDS will be issued under any circumstances.
If a valid claim is approved, we will provide a replacement (or store credit if needed, depending on availability).

We are not responsible for delays, extreme weather, or mishandling once the package is in the carrier’s possession.

What care requirements and difficulty levels do you offer?

We specialize in mantises, millipedes, isopods, roaches, leaf insects, tarantulas, and scorpions—each with varying care requirements. Every species listing includes a detailed difficulty rating (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) and comprehensive care guides covering temperature, humidity, feeding, and housing. Beginners should start with hardy species like dubia roaches or millipedes, while experienced keepers can explore more specialized species. Our care guides are included with every order to help you succeed.

What's included with my order?

Every order includes your live invertebrate(s), a detailed species-specific care guide, and feeding recommendations. Premium orders may include starter kits with substrate, food, and basic supplies to get you started immediately. We also provide access to our online care resources just email us you can ask questions. All animals are carefully packed to minimize stress during shipping.

What is your return and refund policy for live animals?

We don't except returns since they are live animals, sorry! Email us for a different solution!