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I received my mantids from AB safely packaged and very healthy, along with an unexpected visitor! Would gladly deal again! Thanks! :D

I am currently in the market for a couple male Chinese mantids. The 2 we had have died and now we have 5 females that are (or nearly) ready for breeding. Any help would be appreciated. Email or pm me. Thanks all! :)

Forgive me if I offend, but I'm getting a good laugh out of some of the responses. My wife is the same way though, CAN"T STAND TO TOUCH A CRICKET! :o :o But she'll scoop up the Hydei's :huh: When she's forced to feed them, though, she'll use hemostats. I just reach in and grab a few...

And learn the tap-tap-tap-tap-tap....method. Keep tapping your jar/container gently on the table surface when you have the lid removed. Works great!

I know this post goes back a ways, but it still answers questions. It's been 6 days and still no Hydei maggots. Waiting impatiently. :unsure:

Thanks Rebecca! Ordered some Asians and when they arrived the next day :o My wife was pleased to find double the amount ordered! We had forgot about the bogo sale at Mantisplace! Thanks for a great transaction! :)

Here a few pics of Ms. Mantis. Any further identification thats nescessary would be appreciated! Having a little breakfast this morning... An ootheca only 5 days after rescue(capture)

Ok, I have to weigh in. When I first found Ms. Mantis, I did some fast and dirty research and found that they eat mealworms(among many OTHER things). So I ran to the local fish tackle and supply, grabbed a container of mealworms and rushed back home. She must have been starved because she ate...

I have a couple pics to post once I get home. On duty at the firehouse so I'm limited with computer access. But thanks for the info! I will also provide a more detailed description. :)

Hello all. my name is Rob and I am a novice at anything insect. I rescued a mantid a week ago, when the temps had dropped into the 40's F and deluge of rain. I have since found out that my Mr. Mantis is a Mrs! She laid an egg case last evening! Now, I am trying to find out what kind of...