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It’s been a couple years since this question has been asked, and I was wondering what everyone is into these days. So I’m wondering what your most absolute favorite mantis species is, and why.  Personally, I think that pseudocreobotra wahlbergii are my favorite. I recently got a few from Yen...

I think it’s probably the best idea. Especially if you are planning to sell/trade your nymphs. You don’t want to be distributing genetically weak mantids ? I also want to do some additional trial, to maybe look at the effect of breeding “cousins” rather than siblings. There are just so many...

Yeah, he only has 2 of the medium sized ones available now. I thought about buying them, but I decided to get a small scorpion instead. I just couldn’t bring myself to spend $16 on a couple of ants (wingless wasp? Sounds like a big ant to me ?)  really, though, I think I’m sticking to mantids...

@Synapze You might try opening the cuture at least once a day. It would allow for fresh air to be swapped with some of the stale air. It might help...

I use a dial rather than a digital. The main reason is that I’m too cheap to buy a digital one, but honestly, a hygrometer is a hygrometer. I use them not as a statement of fact, but rather a point of reference.  The important thing to remember is that hunidity in the tank, whether it be a...

Does anyone have a good caresheet for Tarachodula pantherina (Panther mantis)? Ive got an ooth, and I’m just wondering what the basic heat/humidity requirements are do them.  Thanks!

They are kind of cool...  Thanks for nothing, now I want an ant colony! ? How/where did you get your ants? I’m pretty sure it’s illegal to ship queens across state borders (not that anyone really listens to those laws anyway) I really like the looks of velvet ants, but I’m pretty sure I’d...

@Aristalochia I agree with your final statement. I luckily was able to avoid wasting that much money on ordering fly cultures on the internet. I was able to find a tiny vial of D hydei at PetSmart and I paid $7 freakin dollars for about 50 flies. But they were all alive, which made it a much...

She is indeed very pretty!  I must say, there is nothing better than finding a mantis and nursing it back to health or just giving it a good, safe home. 

I tried this with an independent line of Chinese, and the results were pretty much exactly like the video stated. I organized a bit of an experiment, but it is a very small experiment, with only one test group. So scientifically, the results are not accurate, but I think it does a decent job at...

What are you talking about a cheap terrarium?!? It looks amazing! It is really big, though, so you will have to be mindful that she can find food. Although most wild mantids are pretty aggressive when it comes to hunting, so you probably won’t have any issues.  And just so you know, mantids...

I agree with minomantis. Usually, females cannot fly. That is not to say that she won’t try to fly, but she won’t go very far. In general, females only have wings for gliding down from high places. But as for flying, they cannot really gain altitude like a male can.  So when you do take her...

You will want to put something in between them. For example, I am in the process of building an incubation box. I won’t go into too much detail, since it’s not finished yet ?, but I have a big piece of floor tile that I’ve attached some heat mats to. It’s about 1/4 inch thigh, which is perfect...

Welcome to the forum! You’ve definitely picked a really cool insect to keep. Mantids are much cooler than ants ?, and they aren’t too hard to keep either. The best part, is that mantids develop a personality. They actually begin to trust your hand, if you handle them often. All of mine are at a...

Hey all, just thought I’d give an update on my current state of affairs ? First of all, YAY! I just became a Forum supporter, meaning I am now helping to keep this site up and running. I would suggest to everyone to becoming a Forum supporter. It’s only $14.99 for the first year, and then...

That is one of the prettiest orchids I’ve ever seen! She’s really pink, makes me kind of jealous ? (just kidding) I’ve currently got two males and a female. They really are an amazing breed. And personally, they aren’t anywhere near as hard as many caresheets say they are. 

I just received one panther mantis ooth and two creobroter ooths. Since I’ve never incubated any exotic ooths, I was hoping someone could give me some advice. Specifically for the two types of ooths that I have. I’m interested to know what the temperature requirements are, and the humidity, and...

Welcome! I’m sure you will quickly realize that you are surrounded by equally passionate people. We’re all just a bunch of peeps who love insects. All my friends think I’m crazy (and I probably am), but I know I can always come here and talk about mantids.  Welcome to the hobby!

It would be a stretch. I’m not going to say that it can’t happen, but it is pretty unlikely. What you have to consider is that the female is already an adult, and who knows how long she’s been that way. If your mantids are indeed L4, they need at least 3 more molts. If you give three Meeks...

Welcome! I’m glad you’ve decided to join our community! This really is an amazing place full of people who love mantids just as much as you.