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Thanks guys. One more question. How long does it take to hatch a S. limbata ooth? Is it necessary to over-winter? Thanks!

Hi, Just wondering if anyone know roughly how many nymphs will hatch from a S. limbata ootheca (assuming that it is the first ootheca after the mantis was mated)? Thanks!

Congratulations! I have recently mated four pairs of S. limbata. In my experience, their mating process last a long time (around 20 hours). Has anyone else experienced the same?

This is another pair of mantis caught in southern California. I'm not sure if they are S. limbata. Any idea? Thanks!

Thanks guys!

Here's a wild-caught mantis from southern California. It used to be completely green before it molted into an adult. Does anyone know what species this is?

Hi, I keep my mantis in a terrarium which I decorated with branches, plastic foliage and chipped wood at the bottom, and I have decided to change the mantis food from fruit flies to crickets today. My questions are: 1) since the mantis hangs from the top most of the time and the crickets stay...

Hi, I'm from Los Angeles, California. Looking forward to learn from all of you!

I caught several of them, and they all looked different. I"m not sure what species they are.

Thanks very much! I caught a few wild ones lately and have been keeping them at work. It's great to learn from all the experts at this forum. Where I keep my mantids are generally kept at around 70 degrees. Is this a problem? Thanks again for your response, Ghostie! I appreciate it.

Hi guys! My mantis molted yesterday and I noticed it has been hanging at the same position for the past 12 hours. it looks very skinny now but it doesn't look like it is interested in eating. Is this a health concern? Thanks guys!