My name is Christina, I am 27 from the Bay Area. I have been interested in keeping mantises for awhile now but have been too scared/nervous. They seem so delicate. I am here trying to get more information on caring for these little creatures. Hopefully I’ll feel confident enough to get one in 2019. :]
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hysteresis
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Graceface
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Welcome! There's loads of great info here, and great people 
We'll have you infected with "mantis fever" and owning a few in no time!
We'll have you infected with "mantis fever" and owning a few in no time!
hysteresis
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Mantis Fever, Mantis Virus....
It all comes down to the same thing.
We're all afflicted. Such wonderful animals.
Im up to seven now, and it hasn't been all that long. Maybe a few months. LOL.
It all comes down to the same thing.
We're all afflicted. Such wonderful animals.
Im up to seven now, and it hasn't been all that long. Maybe a few months. LOL.
Welcome @Gotchea, you’ll soon find that mantids are amazing pets to have. There’s no reason to be nervous.
1. There’s plenty of people here that can help you out with any questions you may have.
2. Mantids are pretty easy to take care of with the right temperature, humidity, and feeding time you’ll find them fun pets.
3. For goodness sake it’s mantis they have different colors, diffferent sizes, different shapes, and are pretty cool if you ask me
1. There’s plenty of people here that can help you out with any questions you may have.
2. Mantids are pretty easy to take care of with the right temperature, humidity, and feeding time you’ll find them fun pets.
3. For goodness sake it’s mantis they have different colors, diffferent sizes, different shapes, and are pretty cool if you ask me
Welcome! Don't be nervous, they're not all as delicate as they look! The great folks in the forum can help you choose a hardy mantis to start with... then you may get hooked. 
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Mantis Lady
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Welcome
Don't be scared/nervous to keep them. They are fascinating insects. You can always ask questions. I started with a hierodula membranacea (a good big starter species) because of her I got the mantisvirus.
Good luck on choosing your first mantis in 2019
Welcome! This is the best community out there for mantids, we are all happy to answer any questions you have to ease your apprehensions! They are majestic little creatures if you ask me. Sometimes I feel like it's regarding me with the same fascination I have for him/her! No need to worry, they are straightforward, harmless, and beautiful! One of the best pets out there!
hysteresis
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If I could talk about mantids 24/7, I think I would.
My work colleagues believe I should switch professions.
My work colleagues believe I should switch professions.
MantisGirl13
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Welcome to the forum!I
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Itsdelliott
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Hello! I came here for the same reason and now I found a new passion!
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