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Hello follow mantid enthusiasts!

Fairly new to the mantis community, going on about 9 months now and see no signs of stopping.  These creatures are elegant and absolutely hypnotizing.  Before getting in the hobby, I had no idea what all was involved and what this would evolve into.  Vivarium upkeep and improvement, and bug feeder health and variety were two of them.  They add a whole other aspect to mantid husbandry and has opened my eyes and mind to all insects.  

It has been said that without humans, insects will continue to live, but without insects, humans could not survive.  Humbling to think about, cheers!

-Justin

 
Hi Justin, welcome!  I just started in January myself and I completely agree.  What species do you have right now?

 
Creation Cultivated 32oz Fruit Fly Culture - Live Feeder Insects for Praying Mantis, Jumping Spiders, Geckos, Lizards, Dart Frogs (Drosophila Hydei Flightless)
$39.95 ($1.25 / Ounce)
Creation Cultivated 32oz Fruit Fly Culture - Live Feeder Insects for Praying Mantis, Jumping Spiders, Geckos, Lizards, Dart Frogs (Drosophila Hydei Flightless) Creation Cultivated
Jumping Spider Enclosure (4.7"x3.9"x7.8"), Spider Terrarium, Praying Mantis Habitat, Suitable for Small Arboreal Reptiles, Mantises, Spiders, and Other Invertebrates
$20.99 ($20.99 / Count)
Jumping Spider Enclosure (4.7"x3.9"x7.8"), Spider Terrarium, Praying Mantis Habitat, Suitable for Small Arboreal Reptiles, Mantises, Spiders, and Other Invertebrates Jiara Electronics
Butterfly Breeding Net Folding Butterfly Habitat Cage White Butterfly Mesh Cage for Kid Garden Science Education Tool 40x40x60cm Butterfly Cage
$13.19 ($13.19 / Count)
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Creation Cultivated 32oz Fruit Fly Culture - Live Feeder Insects for Praying Mantis, Jumping Spiders, Geckos, Lizards, Dart Frogs (Golden Drosophila Hydei Flightless)
$39.95 ($19.98 / lb)
Creation Cultivated 32oz Fruit Fly Culture - Live Feeder Insects for Praying Mantis, Jumping Spiders, Geckos, Lizards, Dart Frogs (Golden Drosophila Hydei Flightless) Creation Cultivated
Butterfly Breeding Net, Folding Butterfly Habitat Cage White Butterfly Mesh Cage for Kid Garden Science Education Tool 40x40x60cm
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Sericinus montela Butterfly Framed Decoration - Handmade Wood Shadow Box Butterfly Insect Specimen Frame for Butterfly Collectors - Tabletop, Wall Art,Live Room,Home Decor
$19.99
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Creation Cultivated 32oz Fruit Fly Culture - Live Feeder Insects for Praying Mantis, Jumping Spiders, Geckos, Lizards, Dart Frogs (Drosophila Melanogaster Flightless)
$39.95 ($19.98 / lb)
Creation Cultivated 32oz Fruit Fly Culture - Live Feeder Insects for Praying Mantis, Jumping Spiders, Geckos, Lizards, Dart Frogs (Drosophila Melanogaster Flightless) Creation Cultivated
NCYP Glass Terrarium Planter with lid - 9.84" x 5.31" x 7.87" - Grid House Shape Geometric Terrarium Pot for Succulent Cacti Air Plants - Home Garden Indoor Tabletop Decor, Black (No Plants)
-6%
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NCYP Glass Terrarium Planter with lid - 9.84" x 5.31" x 7.87" - Grid House Shape Geometric Terrarium Pot for Succulent Cacti Air Plants - Home Garden Indoor Tabletop Decor, Black (No Plants) Zhongpengcheng
NCYP Glass Terrarium with Front Opening Door and 3 Vents for Insects, Snail, Spider, Glass Enclosure - 8"x4.5"x10" Clear Closed Plant Greenhouse Box (Terrarium Only)
$37.99
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-48%
$3.19 ($42.53 / lb) $6.09 ($81.20 / lb)
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Josh's Frogs Producing Wingless Drosophila Melanogaster Fruit Fly Culture
$18.99 ($2.12 / Ounce)
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$10.99 ($0.04 / Count)
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$35.99
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PRAYING MANTIS FACTS: An Insect Guide To Behavior, Care, Predator, Species Identification, Anatomy, Physiology, Habitat, Hunting, Reproduction, Life Cycle, And Rare Pet Mantises
$8.99
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Two Doors Large Monarch Butterfly Habitat, Insect Mesh Cage, Caterpillar Enclosure Terrarium Pop-up (24 x 24 x 36 inches)
$28.99
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$12.97 $14.97
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Root Box™ Large Terrarium Kit in Scented giftbox | Supplies for Glass Container terrariums | Suitable for Various Plants for Your own Slice of Science Creativity | Suitable for Adults and Kids
$18.47
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Carolina Praying Mantis Egg Case with Hatching Habitat Cup (One Egg Case) - Package Comes with a Transparent Habitat Cup, The Egg Case Produces Approximately 50 to 200 Baby Nymphs Praying mantises
-40%
$14.99 $24.99
Carolina Praying Mantis Egg Case with Hatching Habitat Cup (One Egg Case) - Package Comes with a Transparent Habitat Cup, The Egg Case Produces Approximately 50 to 200 Baby Nymphs Praying mantises Frank Bee Inc
Surmen Legacy Freshly Started Wingless Drosophila Melanogaster Fruit Fly Culture
$13.99 ($223.84 / lb)
Surmen Legacy Freshly Started Wingless Drosophila Melanogaster Fruit Fly Culture Surmen Legacy
Siproeta eppapus Butterfly Framed Decoration - Handmade Wood Shadow Box Butterfly Insect Specimen Frame for Butterfly Collectors - Tabletop, Wall Art,Live Room,Home Decor
$29.99
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$17.59
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$10.00
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$59.99
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$9.99
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Qingo Collapsible Insect and Butterfly Kit Garden Growing Habitat cage Terrarium Pop up Open - 23.6 Inches Tall (Rectangle)
$12.98
Qingo Collapsible Insect and Butterfly Kit Garden Growing Habitat cage Terrarium Pop up Open - 23.6 Inches Tall (Rectangle) Qingo
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$28.97
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$29.95
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PRAYING MANTIS CARE GUIDE: A comprehensive Guide to raising and caring for your Praying Mantis featuring breeding, health, behavior, housing, nutrition and lots more.
$12.00
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$10.50
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$35.99
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Praying Mantis Care Guide: A Complete Guide to Keeping and Caring For Your Mantis (Ultimate Animal Care Guides)
$14.99
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How To: Keep & Care for Praying Mantis: The Easy & Educational Pet: Pet Praying Mantis Care Guide
$9.59
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Butterfly Breeding Net Folding Butterfly Habitat Cage White Butterfly Mesh Cage for Kid Garden Science Education Tool 40x40x60cm Butterfly Cage
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$28.99
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Bugboy4ever Wingless (Drosophila melanogaster) Fruit Fly Culture - *New Culture*
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Fresh Fruit Fly Culture (Drosophila Hydei) - Praying Mantis Mantid Frog Lizard Food - 32oz Cup
$13.99 ($0.44 / Ounce)
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Insect and Butterfly Habitat Cage Terrarium Pop-up 12 X 12 X 12 Inches
$11.99
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Praying Mantis as Pets Handbook Made Easy: Full Guide on How to Effectively Raise Praying Mantis as Pets & Other Purposes; Includes Its Care & Gains; Feeding; Choosing Them; Its Home & So On
$8.99
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RESTCLOUD 30" Large Monarch Butterfly Habitat Cage, Outdoor Insect Mesh Cage Terrarium 16.5" x 16.5" x 30"
-13%
$34.99 $39.99
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$5.00
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