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I purchased a mantid with habitat and fruit flies. It came as a kit. It was ordered on 8/26 and received on 8/31. The items were packed very well; everything was included and the mantid and fruit flies in great condition. Shipping costs were more than reasonable. This is a great outfit to do...

TC, those pictures would be fun to see. Hope you can get them. 

Has anyone tried Aleenes Tacky Glue for building mantid habitats? 

This is very nice. Looks mighty fine! 

Ok, second molt just ended. Looks like everything went fine. Amazing how much bigger the mantis appears. Ya gotta love these critters! 

My Chinese mantis got through a molt this morning. I thought I was going to have a problem. He hung over a flower and really didn't have enough room.  Somehow he managed with only a slightly bent antenna. Amazing the difference in size. I may have to move some of the artificial flowers. 

Great topic. I recently started collecting a few bugs. I don't know why. I have some isopods( sow bugs, pill bugs and a couple of millipedes ) and that got me searching the internet for other insects as well. Low and behold the wonderful  world of mantids! The wonderful world of fruit flies. An...

Received first Chinese mantis in the mail on Friday. What a neat bug! I also have a couple of millipedes and a bunch of isipods. I have always had an interest in strange pets.  Retired about 5 years ago and now have plenty of time to enjoy the hobby. See everyone around the forum.