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She molted to adult a few days back, which explains why she wouldnt eat. Unfortunately it did not restore her vision. She is not able to hunt on her own and it seems that I would need to hand feed her for the rest of her life. Real sad, but I dont mind hand feeding her. She does take her meals...

Thank you guys for the replies. I contacted the seller and after a few emails back and forward, he afford to give me 10-15 nymphs (same species) when his other otheca hatches in a few weeks. A very nice gesture. The mantis isnt doing too well, though. She doesnt seem to see her food when its in...

Today I received my male and female  Rhombodera sp. IGM 196  L5/6. It was sent out without a heatpack (on Monday and got them today at Wednesday), in far too small containers.  Unfortunately, that resulted in quite damaged mantids, especially the female (see photo). Her eyes seem to be damaged...

Personally, I really like curly flies as feeders. While keeping them in the fridge they can be kept a long time and turn very active once they are out and warmed up. I usually put the container with curly flies just a little moment in the freezer before feeding, so they become unconscious for a...

Thank you all. I have been keeping praying mantids for about 3 months now, not very long, but I find them most interesting creatures. The Parasphendale sp. Giant is a new addition. Really like their aggressive style, even more agressieve then the H. Membranacea! Too bad its sibling died a few...

Hello everyone, I'm a 23 year old student from the Netherlands. I currently have a L6 Hierodula Membranacea, L2 Parasphendale sp. Giant and a small colony of Platymeris Biguttatus, and I'm planning to add more in the future!