Baby Mantid

[bexta_babe]

I recently came across a baby mantid. It is still very young and I am 90% sure it is a snake mantid. I am feeding it fruit flies, however it doesnt seem to be getting any bigger! It went through one molt since I've had it and that was over 5 weeks ago. I thought a baby would grow much faster :\ maybe I am housing it wrong?

Also, any tips on ooths/baby Pseudomantis? I have 2 females who have laid 5 ooths between the two of them and now I am waiting for them to hatch.

Thanks

 

[Rick]

What's a snake mantis?

 

[hibiscusmile]

Hummm, maybe it is not a mantis, or do u mean grass mantis?

 

[ismart]

What's a snake mantis?

+1! I would love to see a pic if possible?

If it's still eating and appears healthy, then all you can really do is wait.

Sounds like your doing a good job. Sorry i cant help with the Pseudomantis. Never had those. I beleive there are a few members here from Australia that can probably help you.

 

[bexta_babe]

Kongobatha diademata (Snake Mantid)

thats the name of it, (well what i THINK it may be)

will post a pic as soon as i can

 

[massaman]

this is what it looks like I think

snake mantis

 

[massaman]

looks kind of like a lacewing mantis