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I've seen them in IL and in NC but I noticed something odd this year...although the winter was mild and insects were abundant I hardly saw any mantids. I did find ONE Stagmomantis Carolina nymph early in the summer but when I went hunting in my usual spots to find Chinese mantids they all seemed...

I'm working on setting up a forest vivarium and wish to add some millipedes to the mix. I don't have any specific species in mind but the bigger the better. :P

I'm shopping around for some Ghost mantids and any Deroplatys spp. I would prefer larger nymphs (L4+) but will consider other offerings. I do have several roach species, lady bugs, and isopods if you would rather trade.

OK, so my In-laws are taking us all on a trip to Florida so their granddaughter (my little girl) can go to Disney World. This will be my first time in FL. and I was hoping to get some tips as far as other cool area attractions go. We will be driving down in February and a family member there...

Ive been wanting one of those for a LOOOONG time!

Im working on a website about mantids and other insects as pets. What would you like to see? Care sheets? Videos? Chat rooms? etc. Are there any things you think I should point out about mantid keeping? ANY info you can give me would be a big help! :) (If you would like to suply content send...

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I made a trade with Chris and he sent me some wonderful mantis nymphs. The package was packed and shipped with care. A great member to deal with!

The pleasure was truely all mine. It really was a beautiful salamander as were the nymph you sent. Thank you!

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Whoops! Sorry for the double post! Curse Al Gore and his internets! :P

I have one Blue Flash (Sphodromantis sp.) ooth up for grabs. The price is $35 packed and shipped. This is a large ooth layed a few weeks ago by a healthy and well fed female. PM me if interested or you have any questions. Will consider trades for mantids, roaches, deli cups, heat pads/emitters...

Fantastic! I LOVE the contrast of colors!

It does happen but more often than not the male gets away. Thankfully I have never lost a male. There are all kinds of crazy myths out there and it suprises me how much people will argue with you because they believe they are true. I have heard everything from "mantis bites are poisonous" to...

I agree that food has a lot to do with it but there are likely other factors. I remember my first mantis (a female chines) hung around my house for a long time after I set her free. It was October and I was having a hard time catching food for her due to the cooler weather and so I put her back...

I find that with most of my mantids when I take the top off of the enclosure they will slowely climb towards the opening. (If they werent already on the lid) I then will place my hand at an angle a few inches in front of him/her. If the mantis doesnt climb on after a few seconds I first try to...

Research has been done on other insects such as ants and it has been found that they sleep. Scientists have even found that ants go through RAM sleep. (Thought to be much like REM sleep.) While it is believed that ants sleep just a few minutes at a time its more likely that mantids sleep at...

Its a pleasure to have you Josh. I think most of us know you even if you dont know us! :P Welcome to the community!

Welcome to the community. Its a pleasure to have you. Have you decided what your getting yet?

Welcome to the community. Its a pleasure to have you. :)