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My African orange spotted assassin bugs have been hatching throughout the past week or so. Love these guys.

While pictures can be useful, feeding them to the max can also help reveal segments if necessary.

I use a combination of brand flakes, corn flakes, and a small amount of instant potatoes. All tossed in the blender for a grainier consistency. So far it seems to work well. What do you guys who culture your own use?

While they are able to be used for food, they aren't very good for smaller species. Larger mantids handle them fine, but they shouldn't be used as a staple. 

I haven't been on the forums in months, but it seems to be no different than it was before. Collection has shifted a few times since I was last on, sadly the Pnigomantis failed to reproduce. Ghosts are nearing adult to breed again, and many membranacea are around.

Your favorite of the two was the culprit xD. She ate them both.

I've lost count on sheds for most species xD. But it should be eight for males, nine for females.

Nice work so far mate. I'm sad to report that both male Pnigomantis have been eaten by the females. However, one female had been mated.

Behavior is the same as is their appetite. Majuscula does prefer more moisture though.

Well, my females decided to eat both males. I got one bred, but need another mature male to mate the second female. I can either buy him or do a breeding loan.

I have a couple nymphs available from each species. Varying ages. US only, PM for details.

It was a lot of fun. Glad I could help you with the exhibit ?

I should have spare too.

I will be making cultures tonight. I have a massive boom of them, and will have extra. PM me if interested. US only.

I've kept these a few times in the past. Sadly breeding had never been possible for me until now ?

Have a healthy presub male Deroplatys dessicata available. Can't use him for breeding due to being too far ahead. Great for a first mantis, or if you need him for a female to breed. PM me if interested.

Although a little cramped it can do just fine. Although they probably would appreciate a bit more room.

Looks great, although I would feed your mantis in something smaller until it reaches a decent size.

All four Pnigomantis are adult now, last male molted five days ago.

Possibly an infection of the limb. A mantis will quickly amputate a limb if it is absolutely necessary.