G'day!

[skunk-kusai]

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]

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

 

[lancaster1313]

Welcome. This is a great place to learn.

 

[ismart]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[nickyp0]

Welcome to the forum!!

 

[Jesskb]

welcome! You'll learn tons here.

 

[novaz]

Gday Tamara

Welcome

This is a great place to learn about ya Mantid

Royz

 

[shorty]

Welcome to the forum, good to have you here.

 

[Seattle79]

Nice little Mantis you got there Tamara. Welocme to the Forum.

-Kevin

 

[angelofdeathzz]

Welcome to the forum

 

[Rick]

Welcome

 

[Derek]

welcome to the forum.

 

[guapoalto049]

Welcome Tamara