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Interested in L5-subadult male Idolomantis diabolica for breeding stock. I have multiple species not readily available if interested in trading, or if you’d like to arrange for resultant Idolomantis nymphs. PM me!

Deroplatys truncata

Just hatched first instar nymphs. These are the Rhombodera sp. "Thailand" that were lost in the hobby, tentatively labeled Rhombodera cf megaera. 5 nymphs $45 10 nymphs $80 20 nymphs $140 Keep in mind these will be shipped with a heat pack if needed and insulation. PM me with your zip code...

Did a trade with DeShawn for an uncommon species, he did me a solid and sent some backup males. Great packing, fair trade/prices. Highly recommended 

Much appreciated. Everyone has a part they can play to help

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I’m a pulmonary and critical care physician. This virus causes a phenomenon called acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) that drops oxygen levels dangerously low in the blood. Unfortunately for the vast majority of viruses, there is no ‘treatment’. We typically support the patient’s oxygen...

First instar and second-third available. These are the Rhombodera sp. "Thailand" giant species that have all but gone from the hobby.  Females reach 11-12 cm. This is likely the heaviest species in the hobby.  I know times are tough with COVID-19 so PM me for pricing with your zip code and...

I found the adults are readily grabbed, but they are almost never eaten fully and often dropped early on. They may not taste great to the Mantids. Same goes for the larvae...I was really excited to try these since they’re much easier than bbf but it didn’t pan out 

Must be something wrong with them beforehand, they’re very hardy

Got a great memory! Pretty sure we'd sent each other mantids at some point back then. Just when I thought I was out, they pullllllled me back in

We joined around the same time, this June is 10 years! Interesting to think back on how things have changed

Just hatched first instar nymphs. These are the Rhombodera sp. "Thailand" that have all but gone from the hobby. Pictures of hatchlings and mother below. Females reach 11 cm (some have claimed 12 cm but I haven't seen it myself) and males are very large. This is likely the heaviest species in...

Ordered a few plants, some black soldier fly larvae, and fly pupae. All arrive in good conditions. There was a heat pack but no insulation. Will update if fly pupae don’t hatch. 

I have first through third instar nymphs, as well as fertile oothecae (all are 2nd ooths in line, i.e. first one from corresponding female has already hatched). Pic below, feedback at bottom. PM if interested. 5 nymphs: $35 10 for $65 20 for $110 30 for $135 1 ootheca $100, 2 for $180

Nice video, shows the patience it takes to take proper care

Did you feed larvae to mantids or just the adult flies?

Thanks! Where in Thailand will you be?

I took a trip to Thailand and found around 10 species or so of mantid. I visited Khao Sok national park and found only one mantid during the few hour night hike, but it was a treasure: A male subadult Deroplatys cf indica. This species is described in the literature only from a holotype male in...

I have large quantities of captive bred Deroplatys truncata for sale. These will be priced and shipped as first instars, as they are very hardy at this age. The prices reflect the young instar, minimum 5 nymphs per order.  5 nymphs: $35 10 for $65 20 for $120 30 for $165 40 for $200 PM me...