My first Mantis

[Kimie]

My first manties 4 creobroter green tapestry small nymphs.

I keep the 4 little ones in cups with a lid where holes have been punctured with a needle, I think it is good enough for them for the first many months. My next ones will probably be orchid manties as I have ordered one online hehe

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[MantisMart]

So awesome! Enjoy your little buddy!

 

[MantisGirl13]

Nice! If it's not too late, I don't suggest an orchid mantis as they are a bit more advanced, and can be a pain to keep alive.

- MantisGirl13 

 

[MrGhostMantis]

Yeah, they are really sensitive at young instars. 

 

[Kimie]

Why is it not good to start with? I would otherwise like to have high end manties just do not know what exists yet hehehe .... I have had reptiles for many years, just never manties

 

[Kimie]

I will try to read up on it, and use all the knowledge I can get on this forum. Otherwise good link so feel free to send them to me

 

[Mantis Lady]

Creos are cool

 

[Kimie]

Creos are cool

Do you have them to? 

 

[MantisGirl13]

Yeah, they are really sensitive at young instars. 

Or any instar for that matter...

Why is it not good to start with? I would otherwise like to have high end manties just do not know what exists yet hehehe .... I have had reptiles for many years, just never manties

They are very sensitive to humidity and ventilation, and are very prone to infections. From what I understand, the hobby is having trouble with orchids right now because they are so popular, the beginners are all buying the neat orchid mantis without thought for care and then the more experienced hobbyists who could actually breed the orchids aren't able to get their hands on any. I suggest going for a ghost mantis or spiny flower mantis instead. They both look awesome and have much simpler care. 

- MantisGirl13

 

[Kimie]

Nice! If it's not too late, I don't suggest an orchid mantis as they are a bit more advanced, and can be a pain to keep alive.

- MantisGirl13 

It must be my lesson because I will receive them tomorrow. I must try to give them all my love and see how it goes

 

[Mantis Lady]

Do you have them to? 

I don't have one at the moment. I have had them in the past.

 

[Kimie]

Now with orchid too

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[Kimie]

I'll get 4 Pseudempusa pinnapavonis tomorrow too, so that must be enough for me to get a handle on them for now But 3 differences in a week's must be enough for now lol

 

[MrGhostMantis]

Those are difficult too!

 

[Kimie]

Those are difficult too!

I have been told by the seller they are easy to deal with

 

[Kimie]

Can be kept at room temperature and room humidity 

 

[MrGhostMantis]

Stick to the simple ones for first and second mantids.

 

[Kimie]

I must try to do as the seller recommends. Then I have to see from there, now I can see how he keeps them tomorrow

 

[MantisGirl13]

Stick to the simple ones for first and second mantids.

Or even the third and fourth mantids! 

- MantisGirl13