Hi from Central Florida!

[squeak]

Hi! My name is Candace, but I go by Squeak. I've been a fan of mantids for years, but I joined these forums recently looking to research them a bit more. I'm really interested in bringing an Orchid Mantis into my home, but I didn't know the first place to start to even find one, or a viable housing method for them. So, here I am!

 

[Danny.]

Welcome Squeak

 

[lancaster1313]

Welcome.

 

[squeak]

Thanks a bunch!

 

[Rick]

Welcome

 

[hibiscusmile]

Welcome, if u can't find one here.... well, then they must of ate us all! :helpsmilie:

 

[ismart]

Welcome!

 

[Orin]

Welcome! Any chance you live near the Lake Wales Ridge area and can find some Floridobolus?

 

[fleurdejoo]

Welcome.

 

[sueb4653]

Welcome

 

[squeak]

Haha Lake Wales Ridge is way south of me. I've seen a few of the buggers around in my lifetime but never actually thought of catching them, sorry!

 

[gripen]

Welcome! I would not recommend starting with orchids as they are a more advanced species.

 

[Danny.]

What's the story behind the name "Squeaks"?

 

[squeak]

Thank you for the advice! However I've done quite a bit of research as to how to properly care for an Orchid, I don't plan to start with a very young nymph, because as you said, they are a complex species and I wouldn't wish to cause a growth mistake in its younger stages at all, however, Orchids are the species I am most drawn to currently, I couldn't see myself wanting to house any other species.

As for the nickname, I've had a higher pitch of voice since I was a kid, and that's when I got the name. It's stuck since then.