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Hi there First time mantis owner here. My timor shield mantis (rhombodera kirbyi) grabbed its abdomen with both forelimbs and started to eat it as though it were prey! I managed to prize him off himself. I've had it since January (its about L5). Any info/advice appreciated! Thank you!

Hello! I'm Erin. I bought my first mantis last week. They're a timor shield mantis (L3/4 according to the shop) and I've named them Jeremiah. I am using coir as a substrate and have fake plants in his enclosure, as well as mesh on the top for moulting. Just a few questions on moulting... I have...

Hi everyone, Last week I bought my first ever mantis, they're a timor shield mantis (rhombodera kirbyi) and named Jeremiah (and the name will stay even if it turns out to be a girl haha!). I can't seem to find any clear information on moulting - to my understanding it occurs every week to two...