This is a long sought after mantis pet, reaching around 4" or a little better when grown, lovely colors, a shy eater, needs good screening for holding on when molting, a gentle giant among mantis pets. Not native to the U.S., keep only as a pet, not to be released. This mantis although large, is easy to hold and likes to look around. Kit contains mantis, food, housing w/flower pack, temp guage, bamboo skewers, & mist bottle.