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I've been wanting one of those for a little while now. Hope everything goes well. 

Well, it's good to hear your mantids are eating. 

You should probably look into leaving a review on the seller if you haven't done so already. Since it seems so hard to contact him. 

Yea, it would be great if it's fertile. Keep us updated. 

I don't think most insects have the right kind of nervous system to be able to experience pain, but they can sense danger so I dunno. I've had several grasshoppers struggle to escape though. 

Yea, If you can get the mantis to it's next molt it could regenerate and possibly heal its legs and be able to walk again. 

Huh, that's definately interesting. Well,  congrats! 

Welcome to the forum. 

I name mine, but i usually dont keep many at one time. 

Mantis hasn't moved her right arm in a couple days but she's moved the other one. Almost as if its been stuck in this position. I don't know of anything that could've caused it...   Perhaps someone could help tell me whats wrong? 

Of the few that I've owned i never need to coax them to walk on my hand, it's like they are so fascinated with me they can't stand getting back in their enclosures. 

Here I put her next to a ruler

So, I've caught this mantis and i need some assistance in figuring out what species it is.

Okay first off I'm not very experienced so take everything i say with a grain of salt. I dont really see how climate would be an issue since you cant simply mist the enclosure with a spray bottle to keep humidity up. The Idolomantis Diabolica (devils flower mantis) is large at a size of 10 cm or...

So, my mantis is probably going to outgrow fruit flies next moult. I was wondering what to feed him...   The county spays for mosquitoes at my house so i don't think wild caught feeders would be safe, and i'm kinda weary about feeding crickets as I have heard they have similar immune systems to...

Hello, I am from Alabama and have been interested in mantids for a little while now, today i recieved my first. It is a Golden Hierodula and its name is Joe, here are some pictures.