Hi, I'm A New Mantid Keeper In Arizona

[jrh3]

Thanks for the Welcome. BTW, I do support the NRA too. . .

very cool. and just a heads up mantids are addicting. I actually gave up chameleon breeding to raise mantids. It started when i got a ooth to feed my chameleons and when it hatched, in a slow joe dirt southern voice I said,"DAAANNNGGG, THESE SUCKARSS ARE TOOO COOL, I AINT FEEDING THEM OFF", lol not long after my chameleons were gone and in came the mantids. There are soooooo many species and all act different. Many have different requirements so it presents a challenge. More supplies are relativley cheap. Its just to me the all around best hobby. Even my wife tells me that my mantids hobby interests her more than the chameleons, lol. Im still into reptile but just a few for keeping.

 

[mantid_mike]

very cool. and just a heads up mantids are addicting. I actually gave up chameleon breeding to raise mantids. It started when i got a ooth to feed my chameleons and when it hatched, in a slow joe dirt southern voice I said,"DAAANNNGGG, THESE SUCKARSS ARE TOOO COOL, I AINT FEEDING THEM OFF", lol not long after my chameleons were gone and in came the mantids. There are soooooo many species and all act different. Many have different requirements so it presents a challenge. More supplies are relativley cheap. Its just to me the all around best hobby. Even my wife tells me that my mantids hobby interests her more than the chameleons, lol. Im still into reptile but just a few for keeping.

LMAO @ the joe dirt reference!! I could almost hear it.

 

[jrh3]

im in alabama, just comes natural, lol.

 

[JTHMfreak]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[ladygigi]

very cool. and just a heads up mantids are addicting. I actually gave up chameleon breeding to raise mantids. It started when i got a ooth to feed my chameleons and when it hatched, in a slow joe dirt southern voice I said,"DAAANNNGGG, THESE SUCKARSS ARE TOOO COOL, I AINT FEEDING THEM OFF", lol not long after my chameleons were gone and in came the mantids. There are soooooo many species and all act different. Many have different requirements so it presents a challenge. More supplies are relativley cheap. Its just to me the all around best hobby. Even my wife tells me that my mantids hobby interests her more than the chameleons, lol. Im still into reptile but just a few for keeping.

Really? Wow! Right now I just feel overwhelmed cuz I wasn't expecting this and so it's like, wow, this is way cool and yet it's like wow, what am I in to and in for? I don't have a lot of strength or I should say stamina. I tire easily and can't do a lot at once, yet these guys have me a bit excited while scared at the same time. Especially when I read about mis-molts and stuff. So, I'm just trying to soak up as much info as I can and persevere the best I can. I need to go back and find the thread on making the ff culture(s) and get that going too. Probably shoulda started that a long time ago. May have to buy one more while I get that project going. I really am going to have to find someone to help me with this endeavor. I'm really interested in it, but just don't know if I can do all the work that is required.

 

[ladygigi]

Welcome to the forum!

Thank you so much for the welcome!

 

[JTHMfreak]

FF cultures are east to set up. I used some plastic diswashing sponges that have tons of holes in them and the worked out very well, reuseable too.

 

[ladygigi]

FF cultures are east to set up. I used some plastic diswashing sponges that have tons of holes in them and the worked out very well, reuseable too.

What? Cut them up and set them in a jar or something? They do get stinky when old and attract some kind of little bug/fly. Never even thought of that. Now, that's an idea. Am I understanding you correctly?

 

[JTHMfreak]

I bought two 3-packs at Ralphs for $5, they work fantastic, and are reusable too since they are just plastic.

 

[D_Hemptress]

Hey! welcome! i love your introduction.

Sorry to hear about the health issues, but im glad you found something that makes you happy and keeps you busy.

i have some experience in behavioral management as well, i was a care taker for developmentally disabled adults for several years, many with behavior issues. unfortunately things got personal at the job and i had to find other work.

ide love to see some pictures of your nymphs so we can get an i.d. on them...

 

[ladygigi]

Hey! welcome! i love your introduction.

Sorry to hear about the health issues, but im glad you found something that makes you happy and keeps you busy.

i have some experience in behavioral management as well, i was a care taker for developmentally disabled adults for several years, many with behavior issues. unfortunately things got personal at the job and i had to find other work.

ide love to see some pictures of your nymphs so we can get an i.d. on them...

Thanks for the welcome and nice to meet someone else familiar with the behavioral health field! I've posted pics already and we've determined that they are Iris Oratoria. In fact, I've got 2 people that want to buy some of the nymphs. So, things are happening really fast! I'm having a heck of a time! LOL :lol: Just started raising them and already having to learn how to sell, pack, and ship! LMAO! I guess that just comes with the territory? Anyway, thanks again for your welcome and if you go to the gallery you'll see some pics. I posted 9 of them I think. ^_^

 

[D_Hemptress]

Thanks for the welcome and nice to meet someone else familiar with the behavioral health field! I've posted pics already and we've determined that they are Iris Oratoria. In fact, I've got 2 people that want to buy some of the nymphs. So, things are happening really fast! I'm having a heck of a time! LOL :lol: Just started raising them and already having to learn how to sell, pack, and ship! LMAO! I guess that just comes with the territory? Anyway, thanks again for your welcome and if you go to the gallery you'll see some pics. I posted 9 of them I think. ^_^

my experience was exactly the same when i got into this hobby. its really fun and a bonus that there is some cash coming in, helps pay for feeders!

 

[TheOtherSpecies]

LMAO @ the joe dirt reference!! I could almost hear it.

My favorite movie by far!

 

[TheOtherSpecies]

I recommend misting the enclosure and the Mantids directly, just don't over do it on the Mantids!