Can anyone ID this species please

[midnight001]

Can anyone can help me identify this species, or could point me to a care sheet, that would be greatly appreciated. Also, can anyone tell me whether this is a junior or an adult for this species?

 

[CosbyArt]

Too small of a photo to attempt an ID for me, perhaps someone else that handles the species commonly will know. Was it captured in the wild or purchased? If captured what state/country are you in, as species widely vary? That will help with the ID as many can look similar in the juvenile instar stages which this appears to be.

 

[midnight001]

I saw this at the Reptile Expo in White Plains last weekend, and am considering a purchase from the vendor.  I've asked the vendor to identify it, but she doesn't know.  Unfortunately I don't have a bigger or clearer photo.

 

[Sarah K]

I saw this at the Reptile Expo in White Plains last weekend, and am considering a purchase from the vendor.  I've asked the vendor to identify it, but she doesn't know.  Unfortunately I don't have a bigger or clearer photo.

This is definitely a Giant African Stick Mantis (Heterochaeta sp.), as I sell them myself.

 

[Sarah K]

Can anyone can help me identify this species, or could point me to a care sheet, that would be greatly appreciated. Also, can anyone tell me whether this is a junior or an adult for this species?

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Sorry, I missed the rest of the questions.  That is definitely a juvenile (although definitely beyond L3), as this species gets huge! Around 6 inches as an adult! 

Here is a link to the caresheet found here: 

 

[midnight001]

Thank you Sarah K, I am really grateful for the information.  

 

[CosbyArt]

Glad to see it was identified, enjoy your Heterochaeta. I do see why I didn't have a clue, as I've never kept that species yet, maybe someday.

 

[midnight001]

Thanks Thomas for your help too!

 

[guapoalto049]

Longest species in culture for sure, legitimate 14 cm adults. They also live a long life, females can top 1.5 years.