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Does anyone breed the Dragon Mantis species? I've always wanted to raise one or maybe even a pair. If anyone knows where to get one in the U.S. please let me know. I take extremely good care of my pets, so they would be well looked after. 

Looking for breeders in CA so shipping will be fast and less expensive. 

My vivarium project inspired by the floating mountains in the movie, Avatar. 

Hey, I just wanted to show everyone a fun and simple way to create a natural vivarium for your mantids. They need more than just a cup with a popsicle stick for a home.  Materials used: exo-terra nano tanks (2)8x8x12" nano talls and (1)8x8x8" nano(good for small species or nymphs), great stuff...

I'm raising a few new species this year so I'll have some macro shots of them soon. Check out the rare shots of the Haania confusa L1 nymphs(you can't see any detail on them with your naked eye)

Macro shot of an L4 creobroter pictipennis mantis. I have an awesome video on youtube of this guy doing the boxer mantid dance if you wanted to check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6YmVagZa-M

Macro shot of one of the friendliest mantids(P. affinis) I ever owned. I never needed a cage for him after L5, he would roam around and always come back to the same plant for his food and water. He never showed me his threat stance and loved to just hang on my desk and watch me illustrate. 

I remember finding a mantis in my backyard as a kid. My interest for them grew into a passion of mine and now I own many species and I even have my own mantis/insect room.  I currently own: - Parashendale affinis (adult male) - Hymenopus coronatus (sub adult female) - Sphodromantis lineola...