Hello, from a future mantid owner

[Golden State Vivs]

Hello all! I do not yet own any mantids, but I do plan to start keeping them, after I finish researching all aspects of mantid husbandry. I think I am going to start with a small group of ghost mantids.

I currently keep mantellas and tree frogs (I am a resident over at www.dendroboard.com), but I know a few dendrobatid keepers over there that also keep mantids. I also keep/breed dwarf white isopods, Costa Rican purple isopods, grey isopods, tan isopods, giant orange isopods, temperate springtails, dubia roaches, hydei and melanogaster fruit flies, and bean beetles.

I am looking forward to delving into the world of the very fascinating mantids!

 

[Paradoxica]

Welcome!

I'm glad to hear that you are extensively researching how to care for them before you buy them too many people jump in too quickly, good call.

 

[alan2296]

Welcome to the forums :clap:

 

[agent A]

welcome!! if u want a few rhombodera nymphs pm me, i dont want mine anymore (sorry tammy i'm just bored of them )

 

[aNisip]

Welcome! I agree with Paradoxica...I am quite pleased with the extent of research you are doing...too many a times people have been like 'hello....I'm new to mantises and want orchids because they are pretty (or idolos)'...it frustrates me so much...anyway, glad to see a new person who really cares abt mantises

 

[hierodula]

Good on you for joining! Im sure youre familiar with the drill, you join a hobby, youre addicted.... Ghosties are interesting mantids, Im sure youll enjoy them!

 

[Mvalenz]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Rick]

Welcome

 

[sueb4653]

welcome

 

[lancaster1313]

Welcome.

 

[derryjellybies]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[hibiscusmile]

hello drendenboard! nice to seeu!

 

[fleurdejoo]

Welcome.

 

[brancsikia339]

welcome!!!

 

[ismart]

Welcome!

 

[dtuck91]

Welcome

 

[Golden State Vivs]

Thanks for all of the warm welcomes!

 

[slytle90]

Hey there I think it's awesome that you have mantellas. When I get out of the apartment that I am in and into a house I plan on getting a 150gallon tank just for frogs. I am not 100% sure what kind yet but I have some time to decide. Are you able to house Mantellas with other frogs? I was thinking about poison dart frogs but I can't seem to make my mind up.

Anyhow, good luck on your mantis quest. I just got my first one a few days ago and once I do some reading and get a little experience I want to get some of the more exotic ones. I hope everything goes well for you.