Introducing Myself :)

[Ryanromaine]

Whats up guys new to the forum and thought i could take some knowledge on caring for my mantids from it. Just got 2 baby African Blue-clawed mantids which i am hoping are going to be a breeding pair. Got them in a 2.5 gallon that i custom built a divider for half the tank and a top that holds humidity very nicely. Gonna post up pics as soon as i can :turned:

 

[warpdrive]

welcome to the forum.

Harry

 

[hibiscusmile]

howdy,! where u located? welcome

 

[gripen]

welcome!

 

[CoolMantid]

Pics would be awesome!!!

 

[Rick]

Welcome

 

[dlemmings]

hello!

 

[sinensispsyched]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[ismart]

Welcome!

 

[crucis]

welcome to mantids! u might want to make sure that you have enough food in there to get their attention, they are generally not active hunters. Or you might want to get them into a smaller container whenever you feed them

EDIT: once they start moulting, 2.5 gallons is definitely small enough. Since they are 'babies' now, i really cant be sure

all the best

 

[CoolMantid]

2.5 gallons are small, they will definetly be able to find food if you are using flies. Can put up a pic of the mantids and the tank?

 

[angelofdeathzz]

Welcome, and enjoy!

 

[happy1892]

Welcome. What species is African Blue-Clawed Mantis?

 

[patrickfraser]

Welcome

 

[onion_breath : ° )]

Be sure to cuddle your critters and welcome aboard.

 

[lunarstorm]

Welcome from Seattle!

 

[brancsikia339]

Welcome. What species is African Blue-Clawed Mantis?

Same as blue flash