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I use a typical 40 watt Incandescent Light Bulb In a desk lamp next to an enclosure, if a little heat is needed. You are right things designed for reptiles to create heat are probably too strong.

Welcome! There is so much good info on here, you will be an expert before you know it!

Welcome!

Yes, @Mantis Lady is right...adult males change thier focus to mating as adults, once they are no longer growing, and usually eat a lot less than they were even eating when they were still growing.

This looks pretty normal to me for a mature male. This body part can bend and open even more during mating.

Hi Denise, I remember you! I would say, welcome back, except apparently this post was a few years ago! I am sorry I missed this post a few years back, were you able to get back into it?

Welcome! Ghosts are really a wonderful place to start!

Welcome!

Welcome! Sounds like a great collection!

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PanTerra Pets is having a VETERANS DAY WEEK SALE on Indian Grass Mantises (Schizocephala bicornis) Now through Friday, November 16, single nymphs (L3/L4) are just $30, or get a 5-pack for only $116! No Coupon Code necessary!THIS IS THE CHEAPEST WE WILL EVER BE OFFERING THEM FOLKS, SO GET THEM...

I have some adult males of breeding age and no females, so I am looking to work out a breeding trade with someone who has some females and no males! Preferably someone who has an extra female to send, and I can send a male in exchange. If you only have one female, and would be willing to send...

I can't imagine there wouldn't be one this year. In all the years that I have been part of this forum, there has always been a calendar made. ;) I think maybe it is just too early for them to start collecting pictures.

I have removed  many ooths from the side of the mesh cage,  and have found that a little bit of damage does not affect whether or not the ooth hatches, as long as the damage is not to where the eggs themself are located within the ootheca.

Orchid Mantis L2/L3 (Hymenopus coronatus) - individual nymphs, and 5-packs (unsexed) Giant Asian Mantis L3/L4 (Hierodula membranacea) - individual nymphs, 5-packs, and 10-packs (unsexed) Peruvian Leaf Mantis L3/L4 (Pseudoxyops perpulchra) - individual nymphs (unsexed) Indian Grass Mantis...