G'day!

skunk-kusai · Sep 17, 2010

Hello there!

I'm Tamara, 28yrs & live in Melbourne, Australia. I am a Veterinary Nurse & Live Exhibits Keeper.

I recently aquired a hatchling Giant Green Mantid (Hierodula majuscula) & I am absolutely smitten!!! I have a lot to learn about these amazing creatures, hence why I joined this forum. I am yet to discover whether Manny (yes, very original) is male or female... I have an inkling Manny may be female, as I have counted approx 5-6 abdominal sections. Which brings me to the question, when & how is the best way to sex a mantid??? Though I will probably find this out when I start reading the forum...

Anyhoo, I look forward to learning about mantids from you all

P.S. I've attached a recent photo of Manny <3

LauraMG · Sep 17, 2010

Welcome welcome!

http://mantidforum.n...?showtopic=7110

This thread will help you accurately sex your mantid, although I think (not positive) that it's a female. Now, I could be wrong because I don't have the correct view to say for sure. I have a mantid named Manny too, except he's not really green anymore like he used to be when I named him