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Hey guys, Unfortunately I haven't had much time to upload pics of my babies onto my laptop so I can put them on here. I've been so busy I have no idea what instars they are at :(  The important thing is that they are alive and well. I have them eating mealworms and waxworms and random moths...

Time is definitely an Issue. After this batch I am sticking to 2-3 at most. Some are very shy and I am trying to dedicate more time to those. I usually spend an hour or two once I get home with them but It doesn't leave much time for anything else. 

Pictures will be coming soon. Thankfully I haven't lost a single one and they have all gone through a molt since arriving. :) I Currently own 9 mantids  :innocent:

That is pretty funny. I will try to post a picture of it soon. He/she is very shy

Hello everyone, I was wondering which mantis species are native to southern california? My dad works at the port of Long Beach/L.A. and found a mantis on one of the containers. I was wondering if it is a stowaway? The container was coming from china. 

Thank you!! I kind of went on a crazy shopping spree and bought an orchid mantis and 3 south american dead leafs  :sweatdrop:   Those arrive tomorrow. I'm going to become a hoarder lol.

Thanks Everyone!! I just ordered two  Hierodula majuscula nymphs which should be arriving tomorrow :) I have their enclosures ready and their food. I do have a question..How many instars are there?

Greetings to everyone! I'm from Southern California. I have always wanted a mantis ever since I was a child. Now that I am an adult I decided to give it a try and I purchased my first Mantis off of Craigslist and named her Pope. She was very sassy and fun to keep. I loved her very much and It...