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I have a tank space that has opened up and I'm wanting to put a new mantis in there so what mantis should I go for and why?

Does anyone know much about this species of mantis as there is one for sale in my local pet shop and I wanted to know if they would make a good addition to my mantis collection. Thanks from Tom

Hi everyone I am starting this thread so I can show you my Egyptian mantis enclosure and ask for you opinions I have not completed the tank yet so it is a work in progress and I know that they need some stick to climb on and everything but I wanted to show you the substrate and the floor...

So for Christmas I was kindly given a exo terra mini which is 45cm cm high and 30cm deep and wide. I want something cool to go in there and wanted to know what you guys would do if you had the tank. I have already decided on 2 ghost mantids in an exo terra nano and I have some giant throny stick...

So for Christmas I was kindly given a exo terra mini which is 45cm cm high and 30cm deep and wide. I want something cool to go in there and wanted to know what you guys would do if you had the tank. I have already decided on 2 ghost mantids in an exo terra nano and I have some giant throny stick...

I am looking at getting some scorpions or other animals and I don't want anything that is too poisonous or too big but I don't want them small either. The other problem I have is I only have an Exo terra nano which is 20cm deep and 20cm wide. I was thinking would I be able to lie the tank on...

Hi guys I am looking at getting some ghost mantis and I am wondering how easy are they to care for as I have read mixed reviews about them. Also how many could you fit in the exo terra nano 20c x 20 x 30cm. I was thinking of 2 maybe 3. Also will this species be happy eating crickets and...

I am looking for a female adult, sub adult or sub sub adult of the miomantis paykulli or miomantis caffra. I would prefer the green variety but if you have brown feel free to message me thanks from Tom

Hi guys I'm looking for my next mantids I am thinking of a small species for my exo terra nano which is 20cm deep and wide and 30cm high. I also have a 36cm long 22cm wide and 24 cm high exo terra faunarium. Any ideas would be much appreciated. I was thinking of pseudocreobotra whalbergii but...

I am having a really hard time choosing between the two mantis so I'm counting on you guys to help me out. I would like you to vote in the poll but also put a post up saying why you chose that mantis and any personal experiences you have had with them. Thank your for helping me to chose as I'm...

Hi I am wondering can I use pieces of rock and wood for my mantises enclosure. They have been in an aquarium for about 3 years but I have got rid of the aquarium. I have poured boiling water all over the rocks and wood and given them a scrub and they are now outside in the freezing cold. Would...

I just wanted to introduce myself I am new here but have kept mantids for 2 years although have just taken 2 months off of mantis keeping as my last mantis passed away of old age in October. I also have 2 tanks of stick insects. Thanks from Tom

Hello everybody this is my first post on mantid forums and I hope you will be able to help. I am wondering what mantids would you put into an exo terra nano as I have just acquired a brand new exo terra nano tank which is 20cm x 20cm x 30cm (wxdxh). I have previously cared for budwing mantis...