Remove the ootheca (or keep it in a dedicated incubator) maintained strictly at 78°F (25.5°C) and 65% humidity. Lightly mist the enclosure walls every two days—never spray the egg case directly, as mold will destroy the embryos.
Use a large enclosure with ample foliage, such as vertical sticks and leaves, to give the male room to maneuver. 3. Introducing the Pair
These mantises are delicate, especially when mating or laying eggs.
Proper hydration is also crucial, especially for breeding. A sign of a healthy mantis ready to breed is its hydration habits: how to breed your dragon mantis x upd
Learning how to breed your own Dragon Mantis is an incredible journey, and the UPD update is all about doing it right.
: A baby Phyllantis will be created. The offspring will always be when breeding these specific species 3. Breeding Stats & Cooldowns Breeding Cooldown
Females are ready for breeding 3–4 weeks after their final molt (sub-adult to adult). Males are ready 2–3 weeks after their final molt. Do not rush this; attempting to mate a premature female results in no egg cases, and a premature male will likely be eaten. 2. Pre-Mating Care Remove the ootheca (or keep it in a
Use a larger mesh enclosure or a mesh-top Faunarium (like a large Exo Terra Faunarium) to give the male room to escape if necessary.
The Dragon Mantis is known to be obtained through . While the exact parent combination may vary by event or update, common pairings from similar games include:
| Problem | Old Diagnosis | | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Male refuses to mount | Too cold | Increase night temp to 22°C and play 40Hz frequency tone (simulates insect swarm). | | Female eats male on sight | She is not receptive | She is either too young (<21 days) or too old (>35 days). Wait for next cycle. | | Ootheca molds in incubator | Too wet | Use 1 part hydrogen peroxide to 10 parts water spray once weekly. | | Nymphs die at L2 | Starvation | They need freshly emerged flies within 2 hours of hatching. Pre-hatch flies the same day. | A sign of a healthy mantis ready to
: Have a tool like a paintbrush or pencil ready to intervene if the female becomes aggressive. : Copulation can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours
Watch for 30–60 minutes. The male should slowly approach and mount the female. If he is nervous, a slight "tap" to his abdomen can encourage him.
Using this guide, you are now equipped with the 2025 advanced techniques: barometric triggers, temperature cycling for oothecae, and the 17-degree night drop. This is not a casual breeding project; it is a test of your invertebrate husbandry limits.
This comprehensive guide breaks down the science, environmental parameters, and step-by-step techniques required to breed the Dragon Mantis X and successfully raise a new generation of nymphs. Step 1: Pre-Breeding Preparation and Sexing