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My name is Angelica and I’m from the US.

I love animals and bugs~ I found out that jumping spiders have the most adorable puppy dog eyes, which led me to find adorable videos on Instagram of dancing mantids. (or is it mantis? I’m not sure when to use the word “mantid”) I discovered the world of mantids a little over 7 months ago and have done extensive research until I felt comfortable enough to bring one into the family! 
 

I am a first time mantis owner and I have an adorable Spiny Flower Mantis that I have yet to gender. 😅

As for the name I’ve been calling them “Spikey Baby” or “Spiny Baby” 😂 

I’m hoping to add a dead leaf mantis or a ghost mantis to the family before the weather gets too cold to ship! 

I’ve had an interest in devils flower and orchid mantis. I’ve heard that the devils flower is over harvested from the wild and I don’t want to contribute to that (does anyone have info about that??). And orchids seem to be suddenly out of stock anywhere you look and highly requested! 

https://imgur.com/gallery/4aHbQJy

https://imgur.com/gallery/H4Wmdr5

Here are some pictures of my cutie! If anyone can gender my little spiny baby I would greatly appreciate it ❤️ 

 
Welcome! I can second what @MantisMartsaid. Devils flowers are NOT for beginners and orchids are suuuper sensitive at young instars and really difficult. Wait until you have had some more difficult species or much more experience before trying them out.

 
Thanks guys! Yeah I don’t intend to anytime soon, my next one will definitely be a ghost or another spiny :)  what else would you recommend for beginners? 

 
Im really attached to Chinese mantids. I would get those. They're so nice and love being handled! Also pretty easy to keep.

 
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