Hello!
I'm Melissa. I am new here and curious about owning a mantis or maybe two but not together. p Hey, I know that much. But.. That is about all I know.
I have been reading basic care instructions and watching YouTube vids about these fascinating creatures for a while now.
I grew up with reptiles and now just have the Box turtle I've had since I was 12 (I'm almost 40 now) Umm.. Oh! Then my current iguana, Joe. He's a hateful awful thing but I adore him.
But yes, I am ready to move on and learn about insects as I have always been curious about the smarter ones. And no, I have never been much for killing insects. I don't kill spiders even though they are one of the banes of my work life. I just can't do it.
I suppose the question on my mind of course would be what is the best mantid to start with? I'm only slightly unsure about handling them. With a little more education, no doubt this will pass. Always learn about what you fear even a little. Yep!
Looks like a nice place here.
I'm off to bounce around the forum now!
-Mel
I'm Melissa. I am new here and curious about owning a mantis or maybe two but not together. p Hey, I know that much. But.. That is about all I know.
I have been reading basic care instructions and watching YouTube vids about these fascinating creatures for a while now.
I grew up with reptiles and now just have the Box turtle I've had since I was 12 (I'm almost 40 now) Umm.. Oh! Then my current iguana, Joe. He's a hateful awful thing but I adore him.
But yes, I am ready to move on and learn about insects as I have always been curious about the smarter ones. And no, I have never been much for killing insects. I don't kill spiders even though they are one of the banes of my work life. I just can't do it.
I suppose the question on my mind of course would be what is the best mantid to start with? I'm only slightly unsure about handling them. With a little more education, no doubt this will pass. Always learn about what you fear even a little. Yep!
Looks like a nice place here.
I'm off to bounce around the forum now!
-Mel
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