# Budwing mantis — care routine

Parasphendale agrionina

## Before arrival

- [ ] Obtain the sex/instar record and plan an individually housed predator with a strong feeding response.
- [ ] Wildform proposes 20 × 20 × 35 cm for an adult female, increasing as needed to preserve four body lengths of clear hanging room below the grip.
- [ ] Run and record the completed habitat through daytime and overnight conditions before arrival.

## Routine checks

- [ ] Check small drinking droplets and remove disturbing prey.

## Regular care and records

- [ ] Review abdomen condition and the unobstructed moulting route.

## When to seek help

- [ ] Monitor grip, abdomen condition and moults; never attempt to pull a mantis free of its skin.
- [ ] Arrange appropriate professional assessment for injury, sudden decline or repeated care problems.

## Sources

- Parasphendale agrionina care (Bidsprinkhanen keeper blog): https://bidsprinkhanenblog.wordpress.com/2019/02/26/caresheet-parasphendale-agrionina/

Read the full care guide and the cautions for your animal: https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/budwing-mantis/