Hello all! I'm a long time critter enthusiast who is finally making the leap into the mantid raising world! I'm a researcher by trade, so I like to be as informed as possible before investing in an animal. I'll be looking to purchase a single mantis to get familiar with, and who knows from there! Thanks for all the info you all provide.
From Montana
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crabbypatty
aka Mad Mantis
Awsome! What are you starting with?
WElcome!
Serle
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Teamonger
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Welcome. I'm with Serle, mantises are an addiction a fantastic addiction!
Sarah K
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Welcome!
Well, I had to take a short hiatus due to housing situations. I didn't want to introduce a new family member until i knew things were more stable, but I'm back in full force!
Consider this my official re-introduction.
I'm looking at a couple species, I like the prospects of the sheild, giant Asian, and budwings. Part of the reasoning for that is I raise dubias and it would be nice to be able to utilize them for feeding! I also like that they are very handle-able and active hunters.
Consider this my official re-introduction.
I'm looking at a couple species, I like the prospects of the sheild, giant Asian, and budwings. Part of the reasoning for that is I raise dubias and it would be nice to be able to utilize them for feeding! I also like that they are very handle-able and active hunters.
I forgot I'm in a science community! I'm looking at Rhombodera basalis, Hierodula membranacea, and Parasphendale.
Only Blaptica dubia as feeders
I bet you're right XD
Welcome! And yes, I can confirm, you can't stop at 1 species. I started out with the amazing Phyllocrania Paradoxa and I absolutely love them, but I still want another 2-3 species to just experience different behaviors. They are such interesting little insects with such different personalities from species to species.
