Hi from the UK

[cat_h]

Hi everyone,

I'm Cat and I've just started using this forum... seems like a great place, very active and alot of awesome info and experiences being shared.

I have been keeping reptiles and inverts on and off since 2001, still have my first ball python who will be approaching 20yrs old soon.

I had a couple of mantids years ago, the standard Asian ones that are common in the pet trade here. Thought they were cool but didn't really catch the bug then.

Now I have 3 dead leaf mantids arriving this week and I'm super excited! No idea why I didn't get hooked the first time round but I defo am now

I'll probably be asking a bunch of questions down the line, and I'll defo post some pics.

Anyways, that's my "Hello", thanks for reading

Cat

 

[Serle]

Hy & Welcome Cat...........S

 

[Ocelotbren]

Welcome to the forum, where everyone has also "caught the bug".

 

[Rick]

Welcome

 

[CosbyArt]

Hello Cat and welcome to the forum

Dead leaf mantids are great, I've had a few myself. To help you get started, here is the Deroplatys desiccata caresheet.

 

[cat_h]

Thanks everyone!

That's a great caresheet. I'm set up and ready and the critters should be arriving today

 

[CosbyArt]

@cat_h Great to hear, and post some photos when they show.

 

[cat_h]

@cat_h Great to hear, and post some photos when they show.

My other half is bringing his macro lens over so we'll have a play with that and I'll get some pics up. They're just gorgeous

 

[hibiscusmile]

Welcome dead leaf keeper!