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Ooths, nymphs, or adults in pairs. Been wanting some of these species for a while.

So my big stagmo laid a fertile ooth before she died and it just hatched. There's at least 30 of these little guys and I have no idea how I'm going too feed them all. Any suggestions? Also, how cannibalistic are the limbata species? Is it recommended to keep them together?

Having released my Mantis Religiosa back into the wild a few weeks after she reached adult, I have been without a mantis for quite some time. Yesterday, on my way into the country club, I found one of the largest mantids that I have ever seen in person. I excitedly collected her. I believe she...

I'm sure this video has been discussed before, but I couldn't find where and I must know what this is and how this happens. Thoughts?

Not entirely sure what the species is, but it looks like a male. Found it hanging out between my screen door and sliding glass door this morning. I fed him a small grasshopper that I found outside. Seems to be a sub adult, it looks like his wings are starting to come in. Any input on...

My S. Limbata made its molt to L3 tonight and lost its leg in the exoskeleton during the process. I am concerned that he will develop an infection now. What steps should I take to help prevent this?

This little guy was hanging out in front of my garage today. Looks like a male, but I'm not sure what species he is. Got him to walk around on my hands for a few, and tried to feed him before I moved him into Geoffrey's habitat for now. I set Geoffrey up in a small Tupperware container until I...

Up until last week, I've never taken much interest in any sort of insect. For the most part, I really wanted nothing to do with them, hahah! Well, last week at work, I found the smallest praying mantis I've ever seen crawling atop my toolbox. I coaxed it onto my finger and let it crawl around...

Hey everyone! I'm Shane and I recently stumbled upon this very helpful community while researching mantids. I must say that there are some very knowledgeable people in this community and I'm looking forward to learning from you all and hopefully being able to contribute in the future!