Recent content by mdkelty

There are so many things to consider. Tarantulas live longer and most get bigger than spiders. It's really a personal choice. True spiders are a blast to watch. None of them take up much space because the T's hide and/or burrow depending on the species. I used to have over 80 arachnids and...

I see your point, both have their advantages. These enclosures are made out of acrylic instead of glass. I have my nymphs in smaller acrylic enclosures that I got at Michael's craft store and they are able to scale the walls.

Welcome to the forum! I'm a newbie also, but learning a lot and already have two different kinds of mantids.

So I used to be really into arachnids and now I am getting into mantid's and other things. I wanted to share a couple of websites for alternative housing that could be used for mantid's. Check out the following links and let me know what you think. I'm going to be ordering a few of these...

Thank you Malti! I guess this means I have to start growing/ gathering flies. Part of the new adventure....

I'm gathering everything I need before they arrive. Is it true the Ghost's only eat flying food?

Thanks to all for the great suggestions! Well, it looks like the first will be several Creo's. Maybe soon after I'll get either a Ghost or a Shield! Hmmm, I feel a mantid addiction in the works!

Thanks for the suggestions. The Ghost and the Budwing both intrigue me. Also, where is a good source for mantids and supplies?

Hello to all, Where does one start? I have been into arachnids, reptiles, you name it since I was a kid. That is something I probably share with most of the people on here. Lately, my thing has been beetles. But now it is time to expand the experience and satisfy the imagination. By this...