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It seems tough to find African - everyone seems to be sold out.

I spent close to two hours today wandering around in the woods while walking the dog but I didn't have any luck. I feel like my chances are pretty slim but it's fun to get out and look :) This area near my house looks to be a great place for finding them. There are wooded trails and open...

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll be down at the nature trail near my house today so I'll keep my eye open for tall grass out there.

I'm just getting interested in keeping a mantis as a pet but the high cost of shipping has so far been a turn off to me since I'm not even sure I'll like keeping them as a pet. Before I break down and buy one I want to spend some time hunting for one outdoors but I don't really know where to...

What makes the African Mantis a better starter species? I see a Giant African Mantis and normal(?) African Mantis - is there a preferred one for beginners?

My name is Mike and I live in Alexandria, Virginia, just across the Potomac from DC. I'm originally from Atlanta and I miss the southeast greatly. I don't have a mantis yet but I plan on getting a Chinese Mantis or another good starter species. I've been hoping to find one in the woods near my...