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Mine has a habit of forgetting how to mantis occasionally, so I’ve combatted it with some soft and strategically placed plants at the bottom of her enclosure. I have a couple of nerve plants which are only “short” but quite leafy and wide so she has a soft landing if and when she forgets to...

Thank you for the reply. She did have a little blip and a touch of constipation following, which I thought would spell disaster. But she’s very much rallied and back to all normal behaviours and bodily functions ☺️

Small update: she managed to flick whatever is was off independently, but I’m still somewhat baffled

Hi guys, so today I’ve encountered an issue I haven’t experienced with my other mantids in the past and looking for a bit of advice if possible. Noted today after my girl pooped that she seems to have this barely visible ‘string’ protruding from her abdomen. Can anyone tell me what this is...

Thank you to everyone for such a warm welcome 🤗

I’m always so tempted by mystery boxes, maybe when I’m a little more settled with everything I’ll try my luck!

Welcome to you, mam and Choppy!

Thank you 🥰

Currently unseasonably warm! But the rain hasn’t given up as usual 😅 how about you? She’s currently taking Firebrats which she’s feral for & fruit flies for a little variety.

Lovely to meet you!

Hi! I thought I’d share my method of sexing orchid nymphs just in case it helps someone out. As a general rule, I will rely on the counting of abdominal segments to help determine the sex of my nymphs. I can sometimes find it difficult to sex them on the segment count depending on what angle...

Hi there! I've been a bit of a lurker for a little while, and finally decided to sign up and join this amazing community. My name is Bethany, I'm a 30 something originally from Liverpool but have been settled here near Newcastle for the last 8 years. I've always had a passion for all things...