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  1. River Dane

    ISO: Macromantis hyalina breeding pairs/groups

    Looking for a breeding pair or group of Macromantis hyalina. Currently not looking to trade. Thanks
  2. River Dane

    LF A Spiny Flower Man for my female

    Looking for a male spiny flower mantis, ideally subadult or presubadult, for my subadult female. Willing to buy or work out some kind of ooth exchange arrangement.
  3. River Dane

    D. desiccata L5/6 female for sale

    I have a female D. desiccata approximately L5 or 6 for sale. I’m asking $15 +$10 shipped Priority. Ships from California, to US only. She last molted on June 10, so I may hold her if she shows signs of premolt I’m open accept trades if you want to offer
  4. River Dane

    FS Adult male ghost mantis

    I have an extra adult male P. paradoxa for sale. Not open to trades atm. he molted about a month ago on May 8, but still going strong. He was mated just yesterday, so if you have a female to mate asap, he’s the man.  USA only, $25 shipped 
  5. River Dane

    ISO extra feeder roaches

    In need of a new roach colony, preferably with a couple adults. I currently have 4 yellow porcelain roaches and an extra adult ghost mantis if you’re interested in trade  Southern California
  6. River Dane

    Orchid and other mantises breeding trade

    US only! I’m in California  I have an adult female orchid mantis I need an adult male for. Male must be sexually mature (at least 2 wks since final molt). I would prefer trading for multiple males, but any amount will do I can send back some of the resulting ooths or nymphs. Whatever works for...
  7. River Dane

    Insane Blue Dragonfly

    Saw this beautiful creature while I was out and about today. The pic doesn’t do this blue guy justice! 
  8. River Dane

    Ugly ooth logs

    So it turns out my male wasn’t breeding with my female truncata because she’s was about to lay. Thankfully she’s already been mated, so there should be some babies there. The actual problem is how it’s absolutely deformed. Almost half the eggs are completely exposed. But here’s to hoping for the...
  9. River Dane

    LTB adult female D. truncata

    Male truncata is on the verge of molting to adult, and I want to get him a mate as soon as possible If you have an adult female Deroplatys truncata or know where I can find one, please let me know! Willing to work out trades or arrangements as well! Located in California 
  10. River Dane

    Wanted — Adult female D. truncata

    I’ve got a subadult male truncata due to molt soon. Still looking for someone with an adult female. I’m willing to buy or work out some ooth arrangement. Located in SoCal. Weather forecast predicts a pretty clear week here
  11. River Dane

    ISO Adult female D. truncata

    I have an L6 male truncata who last molted a little over 2 weeks ago, so now I’m looking for a freshly molted adult female for him. Lmk if you’re selling or want some ooth arrangement and willing to ship to California. Thank you!
  12. River Dane

    Dane’s Mantids

    Figured I’d finally make one of these, and I’m glad to say it’ll be my 600th post. I certainly don’t have very many mantids, but perhaps they’re still worth sharing. Firstly, here’s my beloved Dana, S. limbata, I believe. Since I haven’t had success breeding and I’ve only hatched a Chinese ooth...
  13. River Dane

    Inbreeding Effects on Mantids?

    I’ve been told that inbreeding is dangerous for mantids, others have said it’s only dangerous for some species, and other times people just say it doesn’t matter with insects. So, to those with a decent amount of breeding experience, how do you feel about inbreeding? Have you noticed any...
  14. River Dane

    Wanted: Boxer mantis, other mantids

    Looking primarily for nymphs of Hestiasula major, but also looking for other boxer species (not Otomantis, sorry). Also looking for: Deroplatys desiccata/truncata, breeding pair P. ocellata Orchid mantis US only. I’m in  Southern California, USA. Thanks for looking!
  15. River Dane

    Wanted: Hestiasula major

    Looking for someone to buy Hestiasula major from. If you have any nymphs or breeders of this species available, let me know! I’m located in Southern California, USA. 
  16. River Dane

    32oz Deli Cups

    I recently added some new soil to my 32oz mantis habitat, and noticed some centipedes wriggling around down there. They’re really small, less than an inch, maybe a centimeter. I was just wondering if they would be a threat to my mantis? Also, is this habitat too small for them? There’s only...
  17. River Dane

    Traps

    Taking advantage of the peak of Summer, I’ve been trying to catch as many bugs for my Mantids as possible.  Anyone know of effective fly, moth, etc traps?
  18. River Dane

    ISO European Mantis Female

    I’ve got a male European mantis, and looking for his mate. If anyone has female European mantis, L5+, let me know. Wild caught or domestic raised are both fine. Located in Southern California, USA.
  19. River Dane

    How to break the stigma

    It saddens me how many people, online and in my personal life, will see any bug and say something like “kill it with fire,” “burn down the house,” or, worst of all, “only humans are welcome in this house.” Why did society ruin bugs’ reputations? There’s been evidence that babies aren’t afraid...
  20. River Dane

    Mealworms vs BSFs

    I’m trying to decide which would be better. Based on info here and on the Internet, I’ve found the only real difference is supposedly food. so, I was wondering if mealworms could eat flavored oatmeal? I have “apple and cinnamon,” “cinnamon and spice,” and “maple and brown sugar.” Not sure...
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