giant malaysian shield mantis

[Tapos]

i read they are becoming rare in captivity, is that the way you see it? and if so why?

 

[Sheldon Johnson]

Yeah, they are prety rare in captivity.

Why? Because they actually require a lot of work IMO. They have the fastest metabolism of any mantis I've yet to see and they require nice warm temperatures all day and night, which can cause problems if you live in sunnyold England

 

[Ian]

Have looked everywhere for a male for Rob, and no one seems to have them! Very strange..

 

[Sheldon Johnson]

Rob has a male now... sent him this morning all hail our feeble attempt to culture shields!

 

[Ian]

oh wow! thats great...lets hope he gets a good breed

Cheers,

Ian

 

[Mantis Keeper]

Good luck, the species is interesting and it would be a shame to see it become too rare for the average hobbyist to be able to find it.