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    Empusa pennata (conehead) mantis

    Is the Empusa pennata mantis available anywhere? I've looked on numerous breeders' sights and haven't had much luck. Thank you in advance.
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    Yen Saw - (US)

    I purchased a male ghost mantis from Yen Saw and he sent me a bonus Spiny Flower nymph and a wire figurine of a mantis! He is very prompt and generous! Thank you Yen Saw!!!
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    Male Mantis Mating Rituals

    Yes they both have wings. The male flies around the room and the female stays in the other room on the table. I feed them waxworms. I am going to order silkworms today. I will keep all those factors in mind. Thank you for the information!!!
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    Male Mantis Mating Rituals

    They are Chinese mantids. She last molted 8/6 and he molted his last time as well on 8/16.
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    Male Mantis Mating Rituals

    I am in the process of mating my praying mantids. I have made two attempts so far and it has been entertaining. First the male was scared and flew off. Second time the female climbed on me to get away from him. I finally put her on the table with him and they had a stare-down that lasted an hour...
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    Hi everyone!

    I joined this forum to find out how to help one of my praying mantises and gain knowledge about them and to give them the proper care needed to live healthy and happy. I am from Illinois and this year is my first year becoming acquainted with these fascinating creatures. Thank you for allowing...
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    Black substance on tail

    Is this poo and why won't it come off?
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