{"product_id":"moncheca-spinifrons","title":"Moncheca spinifrons","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"314\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"284\"\u003eCommon name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"287\"\u003e\/\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"340\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"326\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"329\"\u003eFrench Guyana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"401\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eAdult size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"359\"\u003eFemales: up to 7 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"381\"\u003eMales: 4 to 5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"479\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"442\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; humidity requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"445\"\u003e24 to 28 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"459\"\u003e70 to 80% humidity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"804\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"499\"\u003eFeeding source\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"502\"\u003eNot as strongly predatory as some other katydids, but still requires suitable live prey\u003cbr data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"592\"\u003eAccepts crickets, red runner roaches and similar prey items\u003cbr data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eAdditional foods: aquarium fish flakes, apple, zucchini, banana, mango (always pesticide free)\u003cbr data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"751\"\u003eBest results when offering both prey and soft fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"830\"\u003eHousing requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"833\"\u003ePlastic or glass terrarium with a well-ventilated lid\u003cbr data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"889\"\u003eBest substrates: coconut fiber or sphagnum moss\u003cbr data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"939\"\u003eThis species hides under leaves of plants such as Pothos, so provide a live or artificial plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eRequires high humidity combined with good ventilation\u003cbr data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003eMist every 2 days with chlorine-free water at dusk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003eBreeding guidelines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eBoth sexes should be well fed to avoid cannibalism and should be at least 3–4 weeks into adulthood\u003cbr data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eHouse the adult pair in a well-planted terrarium (not a cage) with plenty of food available\u003cbr data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003eFemales lay eggs on humid peat moss blocks, wood or humid floral foam (best success reported with floral foam)\u003cbr data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eFemales bite the foam before laying eggs – bite marks confirm oviposition\u003cbr data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003eEgg laying and mating occur mostly at night, so provide a proper dark period\u003cbr data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eEggs hatch in 10 to 11 weeks\u003cbr data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003eNymphs can be kept in groups up to L2 stage, but should be separated later to avoid cannibalism\u003cbr data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003eYoung nymphs, especially L1–L2, need frequent misting – every evening is ideal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003eEgg incubation guidelines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003eEggs laid in soil can be left there to hatch naturally\u003cbr data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003eIf eggs are purchased or removed, follow this procedure:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003eUse a plastic container with a perforated lid (not too many holes, to avoid losing humidity too quickly).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003ePlace 2–3 layers of kitchen paper towel at the bottom, mist until evenly moist (not soaked).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003eCheck every 2 days to ensure the paper remains moist but not dried out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2288\" 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