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yes, but what about places inside australia that would sell to australian buyers?

very cool little dudes. hopefully they dont just disappear into the wilderness of your tank :-)

I think you can buy various bugs from some specialist pet stores, but they are intended for reptiles. In theory though they should be similar or the same.

What is the point of asking for other peoples opinions if you have already made up your mind to do your own thing anyway? You seem to have already rationalised all the arguments and appear determined to do things your way despite people making valid comments to the contrary.

Ta thanks for the tips. Will definately be getting fresh ones! Much less to worry about.

What is a safe maximum shipping time for ooths? Shipping to Australia from some parts of the world can take up to two or three weeks. Is this to long?

This is something that I would like to find out as well. What is the best way of packaging the ooths? What insulation and protection is required? Do they have to be 'strung up' or positioned in a specific way? Is there any risk of the ooth hatching in transit? What happens if it does? Ta...

Does anyone have a microscope? Since a few people have experienced it with varying factors involved, perhaps it would be a good idea to closely examine the stringy thing to try and figure out just what it is? Also to try and figure out if it is related to the mantids deaths.

Ok, so for the newb keepers here, what is this mite paper that everyone keeps mentioning? Are mites common? Are they limited to a particular country, climate or area? Basically, If I want to keep and breed mantids, are mites something that I need to be concerned about and look for often...

Thanks for all the kind welcomes :-) I am only new to mantids and as yet do not have any. I know that the orchids are limited in their availability, but I have a bad habit of diving into things head first, and its not a habit i intend to give up yet. My place has very limited space available...

My ultimate dream mantid mansion would be one of those clear acrylic whatsits with the door on one side, and a nice meshy window/wall on the lid. somewhere on one of the walls there will be a small hole that can have a lid latched over it, for poking food bugs through. Not entirely sure about...

Greetings All, I am from Brisbane, Queensland Australia. Hoping to connect with any other breeders/keepers/suppliers in this part of the world. If anyone knows anyone who is Australian, please connect us. Particularly interested in getting hold of some Orchid mantids (H Coronatus). Ta...