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Thanks for sharing, ghost nymphs are just adorable and so inquisitive looking.

It doesn't matter really, just something different.  Flies are always a safe and easy option if you can get any, even by catching them outside.  Moths too if you're going that route.  I just figured you could rule out the possibility if the feeders being related to the problem by trying a new...

Not sure if you have yet, but you could try a different type of feeder or a different batch.  Another factor is that you may want to wait a day after seeing vomit to try feeding again to let his system get cleared out.  You could keep up with the honey and water, but hold off on the food to make...

I usually feed my mantids on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and I sometimes throw in a bonus snack on the other days as needed or for fun.  Pretty much always the answer is "feed until plump", so there is no specific amount or frequency and it's more of an eyeballing it thing.  You get used to...

The M. splendidus look so cool, and the adults are just too cute when they run and fly haha.  Great shots of the Tarachodula also.

Welcome to the forum!  The stickied posts in each section contain some valuable information, for example how to *** your mantis.  Be sure to browse around; I know that's what I did when I joined! :)

@MesozoicMiss This is the one I have: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IOBZT80/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 And this is what I put it in: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002DIWVO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I don't have a timer, although...

Welcome to the forum!  I'm sure your knowledge and experience will be greatly appreciated here.

@LamboMantisMan23 That's awesome, let us know how long she ends up living!

@Synapze I use feeding tongs to grab the flies one at a time by a leg or wing.  It's pretty easy as long as you freeze them to the point that they are quite asleep. Haha an explosion of flies in the house would not be fun!

I do something similar although I hatch a bunch out into a deli cup with a water dish and a food dish (cereal crushed into a powder) so that they last a while.  I put the whole thing in the freezer to stun them and pull out as many flies as I need each time, topping up their water and food as...

I use a ceramic heat emitter (doesn't emit light this way) and hang it above all the enclosures at the correct height for the desired temperature.  It's worked well for me so far, and as mentioned, you can adjust the height as needed to get the temperature you want.

Aww cute.  Brings back memories of this time last year when my ghost nymphs arrived. :)   One female is still alive!

Wow, now that is something to be proud of (both you and her)!

That is crazy, I've never seen that before!

I had a female ghost molt to adult when I was expecting her to molt to sub-adult.  Not only that, it was a lot sooner than I was expecting and way before any of her siblings.  Quite the surprise when I got home and saw her drying her new wings!

Welcome to the forum!  If you're not having luck with online vendors, check out the feedback section of the forum to see which ones are recommended and which ones people tend to have issues with. :)

Oh cool, sounds like I need to find a photographer friend. ?

Beautiful, and also a great picture to capture it!

Welcome, and good luck (both with the mantids and with your patience in awaiting their arrival :) ).