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I’ll be honest - I know he guy who runs that website. He’s completely legitimate and is only keeping you mantis in mind. Its better to wait with the weather, you won’t regret it bud! Better late than a dead mantis 

ISO Idolomantis diabolica freshly molted adult male in the USA I’m in desperate need to find a mate for an  Idolomantis diabolica female who molted last night.  Seriously inquires only please. Willing to discuss price. Please PM ASAP Thank you. 

Welcome :)  and you are not alone, thats for sure! haha

I really like harvestmen and was thinking about keep a few to observe. If anyone had any info about diet and habitat? It was suggest that maybe I start an aphid farm if I’m going to keep them. Is this necessary? If not, what other feeders you i use  (springtails maybe? )

Okay so, its not the best video but i did it in a rush before work today ( sorry for the bad quality)  I’ll try to posy more so you guys can see. 

I’ll take some video soon, She just molted about this time yesterday so i wanna give her a bit more time before I take her out.  She’s actually still in a cup ( i wasn’t expecting her to explode to the size she was overnight lol) Its just strange. I’ll add some video links in a few hours to see...

Wow, Thats crazy! I cant believe it! She really seems to be healthy, in fact the most aggressive mantid I’ve ever had so far when it comes to feeding.  and yes, I would say she’s roughly 75% of what I thought her size would be.  I’ll take some pics as soon s I can to show you guys. 

Okay so I have a common Sphodromantis lineola, now by all means she was sold to me as an L3, she certainly looked like an L3 to me anyhow, she shed once 2 weeks ago (L4) and then again this morning (L5) , but to my surprise she seems to have full sized wings, she’s even fluttered them out a bit...

Personally, I’ve never found it wise to feed any type of ant to a mantis, you can risk injuring them 

Thanks for the advice, I have made quite a few before but i guess I’m getting creative lately lol. I’m still having trouble finding a cloth that is similar, I see lots of poly mesh that is thick cut (too thick) and all the tule I find seem not fine enough. I was just hoping to find that exact...

I was wondering what type of cloth is used in insect cups? Where can I get it? I’d like to make some custom enclosures but I’m not sure what it is and how to apply it.  Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks :)

Well, I got a double whammy here lol I was wondering... a.) Is there any type of Air dry clay or home oven bake that can be used to make objects (if painted) inside an enclosure that requires light to moderate misting?  b.) What kind(s) of paint are safe to use on objects inside an enclosure...

I purchased 2 African Giants and a custom enclosure from Chris this week, I was shocked and surprised to see that he gave me an extra mantis, just cause! lol I was a wonderful nice gesture, he stayed in constant contact and answered all of my questions right away and was very quick to provide...

Just received my shipment today and I’m very impressed, He was very responsive to inquiry. Everything came in at the time that was expected, impeccable packaging. A++++ all the way! Very happy and plan on being a repeat customer! Thanks Peter!  My children are home, safe and well. Much kudos 

Its a culture I got about 13 weeks ago (flightless) , I noticed about a dozen flying ones a few days ago, now more. So it’s “spoiled” either way. I think i’ll just get some fresh ones and keep those guys going too (yay free food lol) Thanks for the Advice! I really appreciate it.

So I have a question, might be a stupid one but i thought I’d ask anyway.  I must have left my fly culture open a  bit to long and some freeloader got in the mix and days later I realized I now have 2 different types living in the culture cup.  My question is, should I be worried? Will there...

Thanks! I’m loving everything i read here lol, a lot of great tips!

Well, depends on what kind of set up you have I’d say. If it is really small, I would just replace it about every 2 weeks. If you’re maintaining a large enclosure and you don’t often clean it out completely I’d say yes I might consider it.

Hi there, new to this forum and have been breeding Mantids as a hobbiest for years now. I’m so glad to have found a place where i can connect with other enthusiasts!