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My adult male ghost just died this past weekend...he had wings for about 3 months.

Thanks and Hello PookaDotted. I have been here about 7-8 Months, I'm just more of a reader than a poster.

Thanks Wolfie, it's nice to hear from you. Z got his wings in January, so he lasted about 3 Months as a adult. Losing our dog has been just terrible. He was 7, in great health, and only showed normal signs of being a big less energetic. (Normal for him as we always travel in Feb. and he takes...

Haven't been on in a while, and sadly I have lost my ghost buddy. He died yesterday...very unexpected and seemed a bit too young, but he was a great first mantis pet. My O. gracilis and Indian flower mantis are both adults and doing well. Apu got an enclosure upgrade now that Z is gone. It...

Z wasn't cooperating, but I got a pic of Tito and Apu. I haven't made any adjustments aside from shrinking it down...so don't beat me up too bad on my first raw picture post Wolfie. :)

I'll get some better photos of Z. (Using the Wolfie method) He isn't really green, but has some greenish hues here and there.

Thanks Wolfie :) I am going to give this a try. I have photoshop 10, not very good with it, but Ill go by your suggestions to start.

This would be a difficult question to answer without knowing the exact pesticide that was used. Even if you knew that information, I would air on the side of caution. Technically, a pesticide starts to breakdown the moment it is used and will be ineffective at some point in time, but at what...

Thanks, and same to you Wolfie :) BTW - Your mantis photos are fantastic! You have inspired me to break out my camera for some real HD shots. How are you setting up these color ground and background shots? Or is it a secret? :)

Thanks Wolfie. And hibiscusmile, thank you, I suppose that was a silly question to ask on this site. :) Does anyone have a good name suggestion?

Nice work Domanating.

LOL, I would be buried under carnivorous plants and mantis cages for sure, sans wife, lol. I got a pic of the new guy...not very good quality, sorry....but isn't he cute??

...I needed some more flies. Got 100 house flies and 100 bb. Since I have a problem paying more for shipping than what I am buying, I had to get a new mantis. :) My C. Pictipennis should be here tomorrow! Now, let's just hope my wife doesn't mind, hehe.

This is my Ghost all grown up.

Thanks everyone :) Krissam Klaw - I currently have two, but can see how a house could quickly become infested. There is just something about these mantids that is so fascinating. My little Tito (O. Gracilis) truly seems to like playing with me...reaches out for me when I'm around, prefers...

Hi Everyone, Been a few since I have visited, but I wanted to share the excitement of raising my first mantis to Adulthood. I know it's an easy species, Ghost, but what a beautiful and transforming final molt. My boy Z looks like a different mantis. No more tail wrapped up by his head, his...

Wolfie, I have been meaning to update you that Z is now taking down BB's with ease. Now also means about two weeks ago :) Tito is no longer afraid of houseflies which makes keeping him fed a more manageable process as I only raise BB and house flies. That's all for now...have a nice weekend.

http://www.minds.com/blog/view/248091/a-horrifying-macro-video-captures-praying-mantises-devouring-insects If this is old new to y'all... :oops:

Wolfie...how much and how often are your ghosts eating?

I was talking to him, trying to inflate his confidence and reassure Z that he is bigger and stronger now...then it dawned on me. I am speaking to him in English!!! Unfortunately I don't speak Malagasy, so Z will have to learn on his own, lol.