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Took him out and it was only that big from gravity.. it looked like chocolate body paint dripping down his face... but he was trying to clean it off. Do they produce secretions of any kind from their head??

I came home today to find a black spot/growth or something between my mantids antenna (See picture) :S! He seems to be cleaning ok, like he normally does. Anyone have any idea what I can do/is this a problem?? Any help appreciated!!!!

I can't actually see a purple flash. As I say, I was sold him as a Chamaeleon Village and someone on here said he was a purple flash.. although I cant see any evidence of this..?? (I am new to mantids so maybe I am looking in the wrong place?

I got him at an entomology fair in London at the weekend. Someone else said he was also known as 'purple flash'?. Im not sure is he is 'new' or I have been told another name?

Thanks, Just a quick thumbnail to show you little Amadeus :)

Hi All, I have just got a Sphodromantis 'Chamaeleon Village' adult male mantid. I have him in a vivarium with a mesh top. Unfortunately my flat is north facing, so we do not get much natural light, do I need to provide light for him, other than the window lighting? Also, our flat is pretty...

PhilinYuma: Yes I live in London at the moment, originally from Scotland though. My camera isn't brilliant, but I tried to get some pictures of him (don't do the wee guy any justice though!!). Any idea how to put images into a post? Can't see anything obvious!

Hello All, So I went to an entomology fair today and came back with a Sphodromantis 'Chamaeleon Village'! He is an adult male. I have him in a 20X20X30cm cage with good ventilation. I have just finished my entomology masters so gave myself an entomology treat! (my first insect pet). I have...