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I've seen them in IL and in NC but I noticed something odd this year...although the winter was mild and insects were abundant I hardly saw any mantids. I did find ONE Stagmomantis Carolina nymph early in the summer but when I went hunting in my usual spots to find Chinese mantids they all seemed...

I'm working on setting up a forest vivarium and wish to add some millipedes to the mix. I don't have any specific species in mind but the bigger the better. :P

I'm shopping around for some Ghost mantids and any Deroplatys spp. I would prefer larger nymphs (L4+) but will consider other offerings. I do have several roach species, lady bugs, and isopods if you would rather trade.

OK, so my In-laws are taking us all on a trip to Florida so their granddaughter (my little girl) can go to Disney World. This will be my first time in FL. and I was hoping to get some tips as far as other cool area attractions go. We will be driving down in February and a family member there...

Ive been wanting one of those for a LOOOONG time!

Im working on a website about mantids and other insects as pets. What would you like to see? Care sheets? Videos? Chat rooms? etc. Are there any things you think I should point out about mantid keeping? ANY info you can give me would be a big help! :) (If you would like to suply content send...

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I made a trade with Chris and he sent me some wonderful mantis nymphs. The package was packed and shipped with care. A great member to deal with!

The pleasure was truely all mine. It really was a beautiful salamander as were the nymph you sent. Thank you!

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Whoops! Sorry for the double post! Curse Al Gore and his internets! :P

I have one Blue Flash (Sphodromantis sp.) ooth up for grabs. The price is $35 packed and shipped. This is a large ooth layed a few weeks ago by a healthy and well fed female. PM me if interested or you have any questions. Will consider trades for mantids, roaches, deli cups, heat pads/emitters...

Fantastic! I LOVE the contrast of colors!

It does happen but more often than not the male gets away. Thankfully I have never lost a male. There are all kinds of crazy myths out there and it suprises me how much people will argue with you because they believe they are true. I have heard everything from "mantis bites are poisonous" to...

I agree that food has a lot to do with it but there are likely other factors. I remember my first mantis (a female chines) hung around my house for a long time after I set her free. It was October and I was having a hard time catching food for her due to the cooler weather and so I put her back...